Fall Card

Hello my crafty peeps!  Who else is excited for fall?  I am so over this heat and I can't wait until the weather cools off for a bit.  

For my card today, I am showcasing the Casual Comfort stamp set and Casual Trees fri-dies along with the Sweet Friend fri-dies and a retired A2 Tin Roof cover plate.

I started by embossing my background panel using the Tin Roof cover plate die.  I did this to create some subtle texture to my background.  I adhered this panel on an A-2 size card base.

Next, I die-cut the branches using the casual trees fri-dies a few times.  I placed the negative back in my Misti stamping tool and position the positive die-cuts and stamped the images.  

I die-cut the bow using a die from my collection and adhered them all together with liquid glue.

I adhered the focal image onto my card with liquid glue, and added the "hello" die-cut from the Sweet Friend fri-dies.   Here's another look:

Here are the supplies:

I hope you like my card today.  Please don't forget to use my coupon code below for 15% off your order.

Missing You Sooo Much

Hello CAS-ual Fridays fans!  Are you getting excited for the fall season to start?  I just can't wait for the cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and fall scented candles!

For my card today, I'm showcasing the Bushy Tailed stamp set.

I started out by stamping my image on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored it in with my Copic markers.  I cut an A2 size piece of some Bristol smooth white card stock and inked up my background using some hills stencil from my stash, with some distress oxide inks.  I also used a clouds border stencil to create the sky.

To create my fall scene for my cute critter, I stepped out of my comfort zone and drew some tress and leaves in the background, using my Copic markers.  This is the first time I've ever drawn a scene from scratch.  I got so nervous I thought I was going to hurl, haha! (just kidding)  I think it turned out okay, I just need more practice.  After all this is "handmade" not Hallmark, right?

I added more depth by using different colors of Copic markers to create the leaves.  

I used my cool gray Copic markers to add shadows and make it look more realistic.  I adhered my little critter and finished the design by stamping the sentiment.

Even though my drawing wasn't perfect, I still love how this card turned out.  

I think using different distress inks for my background added more depth and dimension to my card.

I hope you like my project today and got inspired.  Please don't forget to use my coupon code (below) for 15% off your order at the shop.  Happy crafting!