Friday, September 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink September 2015 Blog Hop

Welcome to the Papertrey Ink September 2015 Blog Hop!


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September Blog Hop Inspiration


We have been given a wonderful inspiration photo to jump start our design and challenged to use the faux chalkboard technique on a fall themed card. You can check out all the details here, including a link to Betsy Veldman's faux chalkboard technique tutorial.  For this card, the faux chalkboard panel was made first using a Graceful Greetings sentiment and a few sprigs from Birds & Blooms.




A number of leaves were die cut from watercolor paper using Leave It Be dies and then colored with watercolor pens. The edges curled up nicely as the leaves dried.




A Smoky Shadow panel is embossed with a basket weave pattern, the leaves adhered to this panel and then the chalkboard sentiment panel adhered on the nest of leaves. I love the way the vibrant leave colors contrast with the dark gray!


This card is also being linked to Seize the Birthday where the current challenge includes using dies.


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I'm looking forward to seeing all the fabulous cards linked to the Blog Hop today. Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie

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31 comments:

  1. MarybethSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Oh my goodness the leaves behind your chalkboard are beautiful! Beautiful watercolored leaves and chalkboard!

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  2. Nancy Penir September 25, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your firecracker leaves! Perfect take on the inspiration! Perfect card!

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  3. Jenelle September 25, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Awesome card! I love your chalkboard and all the beautiful leaves behind it!

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  4. Marcia HillSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    WOW...talk about an eye catching card!! Absolutely love this Jacquie...lovely, lovely card!! :0)

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  5. karen hSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Wonderful! Love the basketweave embossing on the background! And those leaves are stunning!

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  6. Tracey McNeelySeptember 25, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Jacque this is so gorgeous!! Wow!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Oh WOW! This is beautiful, Jacquie. You should check out AAA Cards Autumn Colors challenge. I think you could play this over there. :)

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  8. BirgitSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Wow! This is gorgeous! The vivid colors you achieved on your leaves it true perfection! I love the embossed background too. A stunning card!!

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  9. !nekeSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    This is very beautiful !
    great embossing to !
    Ineke x

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  10. Wanda GuessSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Such a beautiful card!

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  11. LindaSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Gorgeous leaves and lovely card.

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  12. ColleenSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    What a great idea to do the leaves individually and let them curl up, just like real life!! Beautiful card!

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  13. ArdythSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    You nailed it! Right down to the texture on the 'door'! Beautiful!

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  14. RosemarySeptember 25, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    beautiful card... love all those gorgeous leaves!

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  15. Connie MacFarlaneSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Very pretty! Love the gorgeous colours of your layered leaves.

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  16. LindseySeptember 25, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Jacquie, what a striking card! Fabulous take on the challenge.

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  17. Rema DeLeeuwSeptember 25, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Stunning Jacquie!

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  18. Leigh PennerSeptember 25, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Oh, this is so striking and the colours of those leaves are gorgeous! Wonderful take on the inspiration photo!

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  19. JoyceSeptember 25, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Gorgeous leaves surrounding your chalkboard, and I love the texture you used on your background as well.

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  20. MarthaSeptember 25, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Jacquie, this is simply beautiful.

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  21. maryroseSeptember 25, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    So pretty! That embossed background really sets off those lovely leaves!

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  22. MichelleSeptember 25, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Gorgeous! The embossed background is perfect!

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  23. Mona PendletonSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    So very pretty! The vibrant foliage look amazing!

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  24. GretaSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Unique & beautiful take on the photo inspiration!

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  25. ColleenSeptember 25, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    Okay and I just need to add that I am so thankful you linked this card up to Seize the Birthday...perfect way to use the dies and make a beautiful card!

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  26. ManuelaSeptember 26, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    great take on the challenge, the background fits super!

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  27. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Great take, it is stunning!

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  28. BobbySeptember 27, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    So lovely, Jacquie.

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  29. Betty NevilleSeptember 28, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    This is beautiful, Jacquie! Love those leaves!

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  30. SadieSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Lovely card! Such pretty colors in those leaves:)

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  31. Glenda JOctober 6, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Absolutely stunning! Love the leaves. Thanks so much for playing along with Seize the Birthday.

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