The Four Seasons Challenge - November Gnomie

Hello Friends and Happy 1st Day of November!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Four Seasons Challenge Blog and it's the last month of Autumn themed Mood Boards; next month we move into Winter themes.

I received a packet of decoupage sheets in a Card Swap last year and while looking for something from my stash to create this month's project, I came across them. I loved the Gnomes, they are so adorable and I especially love the Starbucks-like drink this Gnomie Girl is holding.  

To start, I've embossed a panel using a Autumn leaves folder from Darice and die cut an oval from the center.  I've ink blended the cut out with Peeled Paint Distress Ink and splattered with water and white acrylic gloss spray.  

I've fussy cut the decoupage image and sentiment, then adhered all to a brown mat.  Before adhereing to the card base, I've wrapped Baker's Twine and tied a bow.  To finish the card, I placed gold gems and called this card done.

Please stop by the challenge blog and join in.  We love seeing how the monthly Mood board inspires everyone and my team mates have created some lovely projects that will surely inspire you as well.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

TTCRD

Creatalicious

Crafting Happiness

Cupcake Inspirations

INTAAS

613 Avenue Create

Corrosive Challenge

 

Season of Gratitude

 Hello, Happy Sunday and the 1st day of November 2020.  For those who changed the time back 1 hour for Daylight Savings Time, I hope you feel good with that extra hour of sleep.  Today's make and share is a Autumn card using a non traditional color scheme.

I created my own background by stamping, heat embossing and distress oxide ink blending .  The stamped images and sentiment are from the Gina K. Designs Zen Flowers stamp set.  I used the coordinating dies to cut out a flower and leaves for the focal panel.  I stenciled the focal panel and stamped the sentiment for a completed card.  

Thanks for visiting and have a pleasant week ahead!  Until net time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Bit More Time to Craft

Creatalicious

Dies R Us

QKR Stampede

Pixie's Crafty Workshop

A Perfect Time to Craft

Arty Divas Challenge

Classic Design Challenge

Die Cut Divas

D.L Art Nov Linky Challenge

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Crafter's Cafe

Harvest Wreath - Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

 Hello and Happy Fri-YAY!  I had a little time on my hands today so I created a different take on a wreath.  Today's make and share features Autumn Stamps, Distress Inks and a Wreath Builder Template.

First, the inspiration for the card came from a Jennifer McGuire You Tube video.  I used the Gina K. Designs Wreath Builder Template and the Autumn Wreath Builder Stamp set to create an off-set wreath.  I started with a 5" square piece of card that I would trim down to fit my A2 sized card; I like the look of images going off the edge.  

I haven't taken the plunge to invest in a line of colored Dye inks for stamping and blending (I'm waiting for hubby to ask for my Christmas list) so I used Distress Inks in various colors; I have the entire line of the Distress Inks.  For a final touch, I added tiny Gold Gems for interest and sparkle.

Thanks for visiting and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Cardz TV

Paper Babe #130

Pattie's Creations

Crafting Happiness

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

Stamping Sensations

Dream Valley Challenges

TTCRD

Flannel Flowers

 Hello and Happy Saturday.  It's a rainy day here in Central Florida so I've been crafting and today's make and share features a digital image from Beccy's Place named Flannel Flowers.

This was a freebie image and after a search on the site, I am unable to locate it.  It may have been a freebie for a short period of time.  

Edited **I've found the Freebie section and can be found here:  Beccy's Blog

This image is very versatile and can be for any season, depending on the color scheme you choose.  I've been busy creating Autumn themed cards and this digi colored up nicely in Autumn colors.

The card measures A2, the image has been colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  The DSP are from the Carta Bella "Hello Fall" 6x6 paper pad, the sentiment from the Memory Box Grateful Autumn Stamp set and the ribbon is from my stash.  I did add Wink of Stella to the Yellow floral images but it's hard to catch on camera.  

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're finding time to create some Autumn cards.  I cannot believe we are approaching the 3rd week of September already!  My Mother used to warn me of wishing to Grow Up so fast....she was correct - the older you get, the faster time flies! 

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Friends

Gem of A Craft Challenge

Crafty Calendar

QKR Stampede

Polkadoodle

Cardz TV #123

Creative Fingers

Festive Friday

Pattie's Creations

Aud Sentiments Challenge

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Mums in a Basket

Hello and it's time for a new Challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges.  We have 2 wonderful sponsors this week; the awesome Pattie's Creations and Maria Medel Illustrations.

I have the pleasure of working with the Mums in a Basket by Pattie's Creations and this is a lovely image to color up.  Since it's still Autumn and I'm enjoying the cooler weather, I wanted to make a warm Autumn card with this digi.

I used Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers to color the image, fussy cut and inked around the image and the mats with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and added some sparkly gems for additional accents.  I stamped the word Grateful and Heat Embossed for a nice, bold look.   This card measures A-6 (4.5" x 6.5") and is a tent (top) folding card.

I hope you'll join us in the challenge at Penny's this week for your chance to win from one of our two sponsors.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Crafting From the Heart #227
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1844
Use Your Stuff #336
Cute N Crafty #13
Cardz TV #71