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8.25.2009

Blog Hop :: Autumn Blessings


It's Blog Hop time! Fall colors are so warm and inviting and I really enjoy designing with them. So, when I saw Nichole posted this month's Blog Hop theme, I had to join in on the fun. I chose to use burlap and stitching as my forms of texture, combined with a summer sunrise + dark chocolate + kraft color palette. I used an oldie, but goodie, First Fruits stamp set. I have always loved that wheat cluster (or whatever it is called)!

Stamping on burlap (or fabric) is really new to me. I tried to stamp with summer sunrise first to get a bit of a brightness, but the burlap is a bit too dark, so I just went for the brown. I used ColorBox pigment ink to get full coverage and stamped it twice. It worked!

Thanks for hopping by! I'll hop around later this evening!

Card Instructions
  1. Trim summer sunrise cardstock to an A2 card.
  2. Stamp polka dot background on card front (half).
  3. Add a strip of brown cardstock.
  4. On burlap, stamp wheat (repeatedly).
  5. Die cut an oval from stamped burlap.
  6. Stitch around oval, then adhere to card front with glue dots.
  7. Stamp 'ribbon,' cut out, then adhere to burlap.
  8. Add rhinestone.
  9. Stamp sentiment.
  10. Corner round edges.
:: My Goodies {autumn blessings} ::
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - first fruits + polka dot basics 2
Ink: Papertrey Ink - summer sunrise; Stampin' Up! - chocolate chip; ColorBox - chestnut
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - summer sunrise + dark chocolate
Accessories: Papertrey Ink - orange rhinestone; Craft Supply - burlap + stitching; Janome Sew Mini; Corner Chomper; Spellbinders - oval nestabilities; Provo Craft - cuttlebug
Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

49 comments:

Bonnie said...

Very cool Ashley and I love the autumn colours!! I would be sneezing non-stop if I received this lol!!

Anonymous said...

This is really pretty! I love the colors!

Geny said...

Such a pretty card! Great fall colors and feel! Love it!

Create Fabulous said...

ya, i have to say, i'm lovin' the burlap!

Antoinette Seminario-Skinner said...

This is SO ADORABLE!! LOVE IT!!!

Heather P. said...

Oh, this is GREAT! Love all the little details! :)

Tiffany Heilman said...

OOHHH!!! So warm and inviting. I love how you stamped on the burlap.

Regan said...

just stunning!

Traveling Mama said...

Whoa! This is just beyond words! LOVE the burlap! I made my hubby come over and see it and he loved it too! BTW- you are going to love this- that twine is from Walmart! My Mom hasn't been able to find it though. :-( I cannot find anything like it here. Whah! You'll have to look and let me know if you find it!

patriciad said...

That burlap is a great idea - the wheat stamp on it is fantastic!

Melissa said...

The burlap and the wheat go together so well!

@JoyceCasaldi said...

They do go together well, very pretty!

Charlene Austin said...

OK~~HELLO!!! Could this be any more perfect? I think not.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

What a stunner! Love the burlap and the stiching. You really projected the warmth of the autumn season.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Catherine Couch Doucette said...

Ashley~ Just beautiful! I love the burlap...how clever!!

Aimes said...

So much texture! I love your work with the burlap and your colour combo is super! Totally makes me think of autumn!
Aimes
x

Sue P. said...

Beautiful card Ashley. The stamping on burlap turned out so well!

papertrails leaver said...

such a beautiful card!

Kimberly said...

I love the pop of the "string" against the burlap, and am way impressed by your stitcing skills. I have trouble with a straight line!

Basement Stamper said...

Fabulous card, I'm loving the use of the burlap.

Sue in Grapevine said...

Adorable!

Becca said...

I love seeing the stamping on fabric. I am definitely too chicken, and won't be trying that, but I love the way that it looks!!! I really like the polka dots on just the bottom part of the card, too.

peggysue said...

I was too chicken to try stamping on burlap . . . not that I had a clue where to find any! I like that summer sunrise with the polka dots, so warm and so Fall-ish.

Marge said...

Stunning!!!

Steph said...

Holy, Beautiful card!

Michelle said...

Who thinks of these things? Burlap? Really? That is so fall and with that wheat stamped on it just really really done...nice nice nice.

Anonymous said...

Did I already say how much I love this? I do... I LOVE it... Lol!

Lori said...

WOWZERS!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!

Traci M said...

That is so cool to stamp on burlap, I am glad to know it works so well!! This is a wonderful fall card!!

Kim Faucher said...

this is just perfect!! Im such a fan of your work!!

Kelly Braund said...

Well, your stamping turned out great! :) Love it! It reminds me of the corn maze :)

BethieJ said...

BEAUTIFUL!!! Love that stamping!! Great job!

ChristineCreations said...

Completely stunning and totally creative!

Maile Belles said...

Beautiful card! Love how you stamped on the burlap and great colors! Perfect for the autumn season!

Mona Pendleton said...

Very pretty card! Love how you stamped on the burlap! :) TFS

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

This is beautiful--love the focal point!

Deanna said...

Gorgeous Ashley!

Britta Swiderski said...

Yum- love the burlap! Absolutely gorgeous.

Donelda said...

brilliant details - love the fabric and the dotty background is wonderful!!

Anonymous said...

Swoon. Swoon. Swoon. Ashley, this is beautiful! Go you! :)

-teri

Antje said...

Love how you stamped on the burlap - great card!

Anonymous said...

This card turned out great. Good job with the burlap.

Amy said...

This is amazing! I love the crisp polka dots paired with the burlap.

Lisa H. said...

stunning! simply stunning!

Kristie Larsen said...

love the stitched burlap especially cut in a circle like that. the wheat image stamped on it makes it seem stitched too. must be the texture. very cool!

Anthonette said...

Stamping on burlap? Perfect! I love it, Ashley!

Beate said...

GORGEOUS card, Ashley! The burlap along with the image are perfect for a fall card. Beautiful!
Hugs and smiles

Taheerah said...

I love the stamping on that burlap, very fancy!

~kelly marie~ said...

Gorgeous! I love the stamping on burlap and the colors!

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