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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Hanging Leaves

Hello!  This card reminds me of a pot rack, but instead of pots, there are leaves hanging down.


I had this assortment of die cut leaves from one of those amazing $1.00 Scrap Bags from my Stampin' Up! demo (alas, they are now $2.00 -- STILL a bargain), but didn't like them in their plain form:


So I painted, inked, shimmered and distressed a bunch of them....


....and thought they'd look pretty hanging in a row together.  I actually used my sewing machine for a change (yay!) to secure a snippet of burlap and a snippet of crocheted lace, too.


Annnnnd...I'm entering this in a challenge!  City Crafter's inspiration photo this week totally reminded me of the card I made, so it was meant to be.


Thanks for dropping in today!



Stamps: Tag-Its #8 - Papertrey Ink Paper: River Rock, kraft, assorted colors - SU Ink: Frayed Burlap - Ranger; Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko Fibers: burlap, lace snippets; vintage thread Accessories & Tools: leaves dies - SU; Victoria embossing folder - Cuttlebug; shimmer paints - Creative Inspirations; sewing machine; mini tag - SU; Treasure Gold - Plaid Enterprises
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14 comments:

  1. StellaOctober 8, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    I am so excited to see you participating in our challenge. And Colleen you nailed it! I love the idea of a pot rack and it looks fab with your leafs. Love how you painted, shimmered, inked and distressed them; Gorgeous!
    The layering with burlap and lace is a great choice and I lvoe love love your embossed background. Did you distressed the edges of your bakcground too? Fab!)
    You sure know how to make me sigh:)
    Thank you so much for participating in our challenge at CCCB!
    XX

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  2. Leslie MillerOctober 8, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I love the hanging leaves concept! Love the whole card. The inspiration photo is so pretty!

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  3. ElizabethOctober 8, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful - the hanging leaves are a great idea.

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekOctober 8, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    So gorgeous!! I loveeeeeeee the leaves and the acorn!!!!

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  5. Ros CrawfordOctober 9, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    What a lovely card!! I love how the leaves are hanging down ... So lovely to have you play along with us this week at CCCB!!

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  6. ~amy~October 9, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    seriously LOVE this Colleen! You've transformed them beautifully!

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  7. GibmissOctober 9, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Hi Colleen
    Another stunner...
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  8. SD poojaOctober 9, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful card with lovely textures !

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  9. SD poojaOctober 9, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful card with lovely textures !

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  10. Kirsty VittetoeOctober 9, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Perfect card for this week, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!

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  11. Ann SchachOctober 9, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Wow! What great texture, Colleen! It fits so well with the inspiration photo. Love it!

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  12. DeeptiOctober 9, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Oh my this is gorgeous !!

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  13. Lisa EltonOctober 9, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    The texture is fabulous Colleen, terrific card!

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  14. SidOctober 11, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    Ohh I just love your gorgeous design !!

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Thank you so much for your visit today! May God bless you!

Hugs,
Colleen

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