Monday, 19 September 2011

Leafy Wall

Today's CAS challenge at Splitcoaststampers was to use leaves.  My card is inspired by the front door of my friends home in South Belfast.  Maureen lives on a beautiful hill overlooking the city - it's idyllic with donkeys in the stable and little rabbits running all over the garden and yard!  The wall around their front door is covered with these leaves which are a brilliant shade of red and orange at this time of year.  Maureen is special to a lot of us as for years she's opened her home for a Bible study where we've shared many learning and praying moments!
I used a set from  Sweet and Sassy Stamps called Autumn Leaves, sponging the leaves with various inks, cutting them out and then going around the edges with a copic for extra definition.
I also sponged over the embossing.  The sentiment is from a lovely set by Verve called  Here for You.
Other supplies include:
Cream Textured Linen cardstock (Papermill Shop)
Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Scattered Straw, Barn Door ink
SU Real Red ink

6 comments:

Ruth said...

What an absolutely beautiful card. A very clever idea and combination of embossing and stamping. Gorgeous!! Ruth x

Cathymac said...

Beautiful, Bridget...love the brick wall EF and the thoughtful sentiment!! I can only imagine how beautiful it must be in South Belfast!

Wanda Cullen said...

Such a stunning CAS card!! Love it!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Hey Sistah! Perusing your blog (trying to catch up my reader list) -- this card is SO AWESOME! Love the beautiful leaves against the brick wall~ just a terrific card!

My Happy Place by Vanessa said...

I just saw your gorgeous card on Pinterest!!! :-)

~ Vanessa

My Happy Place by Vanessa said...

I just saw your gorgeous card on Pinterest!!! :-)

~ Vanessa