Even though fall is fading, that doesn't mean I can't MAKE my own dang fall scenery. And that's exactly what I did for my card for The Mixed Media Card Challenge this month. I watercolored up a super sweet little autumnal scene.
Our theme is Thanksgiving and our optional element is table. I used the colors from the inspiration image, and also decided to make a sweet thank you card to go along with the theme.
I muddied up a piece of patterned paper by applying a coat of gesso and then adding random drops of Distress Spray Stain in Barn Door, Spiced Marmalade, and Fossilized Amber tones. I dabbed some of the color off while it was still drying to tone down the vibrancy. I shaded the edges and added a big ol' bow.
The deer and the tree are from the Stampendous Winter Trees set. I've
probably owned this set for a good 10 years or so. It's a classic and
definitely one I turn to when the Holiday season approaches. The sentiment is from the STAMPlorations Grateful Beyond Words set - love the bold lettering!
I'm going to send my card over to play in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Thinking of You
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Watercolor (I know, I know, I'm lacking in the snark department, but I wanted to support my girl, Lauren B!)
I hope you'll join in the Mixed Media Card Challenge this month!
Psssssstttt - I'll be drawing names for the winners of the Hop to Stop prizes tonight around 9 p.m. CT on my Periscope Channel @damselofdistressed is my handle.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! This is soooo beautiful, Becca. Thanks so much for joining us over at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers, Jo x
ReplyDeleteLove the design and pop of colors! These colors of yellows and oranges have become my favorites off late.
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, love the sweet deers under the tree and the vibrant colours! Great work with the gesso, too, it blends so well the dp with the "Big tag" :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the colors of the leaves on the trees and on the ground! Your card looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteFabulous vibrant fall colors!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! The coloring on this reminds me of autumn. You nailed what the trees look like!! LOVE how you painted on the background patterned paper too. Great card.
ReplyDeleteLove the warm cozy autumn colors Becca, this is so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, and gorgeous!! That watercolored scene is stunning, and your colors are amazing. The base and bow really show off your tree and deer. I. Love. This. True story. Bev
ReplyDeletelove the colours on this stunning card Becca.
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Maxine
Becca, these colors are gorgeous! Such a sweet little Fall scene...it makes me miss home and the change of season.
ReplyDeleteAmazing fall colors!! Wonderful card Becca!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Looking lovely. So weird to think you're all getting into warm oranges and brown colours and we're heading to yellow and blue!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Thanks for joining us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers.
ReplyDeleteJane
Stunning Fall scene!! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I hope you will be listing the hop to stop winners here on your blog a s well. No idea what a periscope channel is. Very old school bwahahahahahaha. Hugz
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo beautiful!! Love it... the deer are perfect! Love the colors ... love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment--may have to get that one! Beautiful scene, Becca!
ReplyDeleteBecca, this is gorgeous! Colourful leaves beat raked dull lawns any day. ;) Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card! What a gorgeous water colored scene you created! Thanks for joining us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, such pretty coloring. Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog this week :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Beautiful scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks for watercolouring with the sisterhood of snarky stampers!!
Such a gorgeous card and great coloring! Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteMajo -DT ♥
Gorgeous, I love what you hae done to the patterned paper. Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteNice, the colors match my back yard. Thanks for joining the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers.
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