Shades of Gray

This card idea has been floating around in my head for a while.  It's so simple in design, but is striking with the monochromatic background and golden sentiment.

My sentiment was stamped and heat embossed first.  Then, I stamped the floral image in opposite corners and colored it using only white, gray, and black pencils.  I laid a rectangular die over the panel, and used my black pencil to trace inside of the die to create the lined frame around the card.  Just a few pearls added a little interest around the floral images.

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Stamps:
Welcome ATS AT-0269, Flower Shower SS-0626

Inks:
River Stone True Color Fusion Ink IP-0053, Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Gold Embossing Powder IP-0101, Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077

Papers:
River Stone 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0094, Tin Pail 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0147

Embellishments:
Pearls AC-0024,

Tools:
Journey Rectangles Die Set DI-0041, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040

Adhesives:
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081

Welcome Autumn

After a long and hot summer, I'm so ready for cooler weather, and pumpkin flavored everything (Yes, I'm one of THOSE!).  

I recently got this fun Harvest ATS stamp, and was anxious to color it in.   There have been numerous homes for sale in my subdivision recently, so I thought it might be a good idea to have a welcome card on hand for when I might get some new neighbors!  

I stamped the image in Oatmeal Cookie, so that as I colored, the lines faded away into the color.   Touches of gold, and the Raspberry Berry card stock added to the fall theme of this card.  I love how simple this was.

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Much love,                                                                             

                                              

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