Monday, September 2, 2024

Inspiration Station Challenge #65

Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day to all of my friends here in the States.  Today begins a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge.  The Autumn season will soon be upon us and the inspiration photo this month is a gorgeous, autumn countryside scene:


For my project, I've used the new Stampin' Up Autumn Expressions Stamp and Die Bundle along with the Splendid Autumn 6x6 paper pack.  The designer series papers in this pack are beyond beautiful and I let the paper do most of the work on this card.


I was directly inspired by the autumn colors and trees in the scene. I love visiting areas in parts of the United States where the leaves change colors in the Fall, our Florida Palm trees stay green year round!

For my card base, I've used SU Wild Wheat cardstock, the mat behind the designer series paper strips and sentiment is Blackberry Bliss and the die cut frame and chain are cut from Cajun Craze card stock. 


For added interest, I've die cut leaves from SU Mossy Meadow cardstock and added some twine strips behind the sentiment, which has been popped on dimensionals.  Lastly, I've added amber gems for a bit of shine.  I've also decorated the envelope flap using Cajun Craze ink and pretty wheat stalks from the stamp set.

We certainly hope you'll join us this month at The Inspiration Station Challenge and share your inspired projects.  We would love to see what you create.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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11 comments:

  1. So beautiful! I love the fall colours!

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  2. A fabulous card Donna - love those rustic colours and the fabulous wheat.
    We are just heading into spring with daffodils and warmer days Oh, and snails galore, trying to eat my fresh shoots.:)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  3. Ooh, what a gorgeous card full of lush fall color! Your dies are wonderful and the font/sentiment is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at Path of Positivity. Katrina

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  4. Great fall colors! Love your use of die cuts as added interest. Thank you for playing with us at the Colorful Options Challenge.
    Cheers, 🎨 🌈🎢✨ Makira
    https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/
    https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

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  5. a very beautiful autumn card I love the technique of dividing the background into 3 parts. Thanks for joining The Crafting Challenge Taty x DT

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  6. Such a beautiful Autumn scene. Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Four Seasons, Donna. It's always a treat to see what you're creating. Have a blessed week.

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  7. Beautiful way to welcome in the Fall season! Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner

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  8. Love the rich colours in your card Donna - autumn is my favourite time of the year too - just as well as we are in it already having not really had a summer here in Wales lol!

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  9. Beautiful card! I love the added leaves and twine. Thanks for sharing your project at A Place To Start !

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  10. Gorgeous card Donna. Love the Autumn colours!
    Thanks so much for joining us for our Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #237 sponsored by SheepSki Designs.
    We hope to see you again soon,
    Lou DT xo
    JemLou Productions

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