I created a background of beautiful leaves for the card I shared during last week’s Autumn Weather InKing Royalty Blog Hop. As I put the finishing touches on my card, I trimmed the large panel down a couple of times for a smaller focal panel. With all those patterned strips on my desk, I knew I’d have to find a way to use them. Today I did. Here’s my notecard-sized card with some of the leftovers from last week’s card:
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- Love of Leaves Bundle. The Love of Leaves Bundle makes many appearances on my card today. Not only are the strips that create the background inked with the watercolored leaves in the Love of Leaves stamp set, but the leaves the pop out to the right of the oval are stamped with the Love of Leaves stamp set and cropped with the Stitched Leaves Dies. The sentiment is also from this incredibly versatile stamp set. Here’s a look at the Love of Leaves Bundle:
Again, the strips showcased on my card are from a card I shared last week. In case you missed last week’s card, you can see it below (and you can click on the photo below if you want to see the original post for this project):
How’s that for repurposing? - Three Stitched Dies. My card features three sets of dies that feature stitched edges and stitched elements. Can you name all three? Go ahead, scroll back up and find all three – I know it’s been a long night or day or morning, but you can do it. OK, OK…here are the three stitched dies that are featured on this card:
- Stitched Leaves Dies (#153567). While my card doesn’t show any stitching from the Stitched Leaves Dies, the dies are used to crop the leaves that are featured to the right of the sentiment.
- Stitched So Sweetly Dies (#151690). This set of dies just might be one of my favorite sets of dies in a very long time. I love the variety of shapes in this set of dies. The scalloped border around the focal panel is from this set of dies.
- Stitched Shapes Dies (#152323). The Stitched Shapes Dies feature squares, circles and ovals – and you need all of them. This oval gave me exactly what I needed to showcase this sentiment. Love these dies!
- Warm Color Combination. While the strips that create the backdrop on my card feature Bumblebee, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze on a Very Vanilla backdrop, I chose to feature Bumblebee and Soft Suede on this card.
If you like this warm mix of Very Vanilla, Bumblebee and Soft Suede as much as I do, please save this for future reference:
Bundles: Love of Leaves Stamp Sets: Love of Leaves Papers: Soft Suede, Bumblebee, Thick Very Vanilla Inks: Bumblebee, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze Accessories: Stitched Leaves Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies (oval), Stampin’ Dimensionals
Do you save scraps from your projects? I often times do – and I save them up to use but don’t always use them. I purge the pile of leftovers every once in a while. Still, it’s exciting when I can actually use them.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Wonderful cards, Brian. I really like the first one with with narrow strips of. DSP. Another great color combo .
Thank you so much, Marilyn! I had to let Very Vanilla play an important role in both cards to help tone down the rich colors. I’m so glad you like the card – thank you so much for your comments.
No doubt this card is destined for me? Love the strips of designer paper. Gorgeous colors!
But of course, Mary! ♥ Thanks so much!
This is a great use of your leftover strips. I love them on today’s card and how the scalloped layer goes so well with the scallops on the leaves. I’m sure that is not by accident. I love the font of the sweet sentiment, too. Have a wonderful day!
Both cards are gorgeous Brian! Hope you have had a nice summer. Fall is in the air up here in Maine!
So nice to hear from you, Dawn! Things are good (and hot) in Georgia – can’t wait for Fall to make its way down to us. ♥ Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment.
Stunning card, Brian!
Thanks, Michelle! ♥
Brian, the sentiment “I’m so glad you’re in my life”. Is one of the most beautiful sentiments in the catalog! This touches the heart of any person who receives it. Great way to use your left over strips.
I couldn’t agree more, Katrina! I love the sentiment. Thanks for your sweet comments.
WOW……This card just makes me SMILE all over. Nicely done my friend. PS…..I received the SWEETEST card from Marjorie Brown. How SWEET.
Thank you so much, Kadie! I was so happy to have these strips to build a brand new card. She’s just the sweetest (second only to you)! ♥
Beautiful card. Showcases why we do not ever throw away those little scraps.
Right?! If they can be used, they must be saved. 🙂 Thank you so much, Donna!
Your card is stunning with a creative way of using scraps. Love your card!
Waste not, want not – that old saying jumped right into my mind when I saw your card for today. I just love it. I have tons of scraps because I can’t just throw them away but need to actually use some of them. You have inspired me with today’s card. Love it Brian, especially since you had made the background to start with.
A Beautiful card and design. Love the Autumn colours.
Brian, I love this! I imagine since you’re sooo happy to have me back that the envelope has MY name and address on it. You can wait until the raining calms down to mail it. : )
Awesome focal point for the background..love it!
One of my favorite cards of all time Brian! This is a real stunner.
This card celebrates my most favorite time of the year…..Autumn…..
Love the design and the colors, just love everything about it.
The scalloped die frames all of the fabulous details beautifully.
Thank you for sharing.
XO
Lovely, just lovely.