Saturday, September 18, 2021

Autumn Leaves

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!


I really love using Eileen Godwin's sponging technique and
since a sweet friend recently sent me a Stencil Buddy, I wanted to try doing
this with the rounded edge instead of the straight edge.

After getting the geometric sponging done, I laid the Tumbling Leaves Stencil
(also a gift from a sweet friend) over top and lightly sponging
through with the same colors.

I cut the piece with a stitched rectangle die and popped some watercolor
leaves that were all ready and waiting to find their way on a card.
(The leaves have been colored with re-inkers and lots of water.)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up - Autumn Colors Watercolour
Just Us Girls - Color Week (Yellow, Red, Orange)
Seize the Birthday - Birthday card with Faux Stitching

 


Card Recipe
Stamps: Wreath for All Seasons (PTI) 
Ink:   Chocolate Chip (SU), Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Rusty Hinge (DI)
Paper:   Neenah, Watercolor (Arches), Naturals Ivory (ret. SU)
Other:  Re-inkers (Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Old Olive), Stencil Buddy, Tumbling Leaves Stencil (SSS), Stitched Rectangle Die (SSS), Stitched Leaves (LF)

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32 comments:

LeAnne said...

Beautiful! The leaves are gorgeous, and I see you used my favorite PTI sentiment! So pretty!

conil said...

Love watching Eileen stencil and stamp, you've done it really well. I'm still practicing. The stenciled curve is very effective, makes your pretty watercolored leaves pop off the page.

Pat said...

Such beautiful bright leaves which look great over the stencilled and sponged background Bonnie and shown off perfectly by the creamy beige layer behind. x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

So beautiful for a fall birthday, Bonnie! Just love your leaves and the background you created for them!!

Macimbalo said...

Your card is so beautiful, perfect for the JUGS challenge too! Thanks so much for sharing it!

BożenA said...

What a wonderful background you have created for this fall card. I admire the idea of a double sponge with ink. Beautiful card, Bonnie.
hugs,
BozenA

Mac Mable said...

Beautiful Autumnal card with a fabulous background and the technique looks wonderful Bonnie x.

Nancy said...

First, your leaves are gorgeous and I love the stitching! Second, I love the subtle background. Third, it sounds like you have some great friends! Great job with the colors over at Just Us Girls and for linking with us at Seize the Birthday too! Your card is so pretty. Have a wonderful day!

Brenda in IN said...

Gorgeous, Bonnie. I do love Eileen's method too and yours is so pretty. The leaves are beautiful autumn colors too.

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card Bonnie, and I love, LOVE that background...simply GORGEOUS!!! Hugs. :0)

Loll said...

I'm loving the geometric sponged background with the tumbling leaves sponged over top. What a great combination!! The colours are so soft and beautiful and really show off the bold colours of your watercoloured leaves. Gorgeous card, my friend! xx

Leslie Miller said...

Ahhh, the background! I keep saying I want to try this. Your card is so pretty with the softly stenciled leaf background. Love it all over, Bonnie!

Cathy said...
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Cathy said...

Your background is gorgeous Bonnie, I'm going to check out the link! Love the autumn colours and thankyou too for playing along at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x

Lisa Elton said...

So pretty, Bonnie! I like the soft wispy leaves in the background!

JulieP said...

This is just beautiful!! I love that background stenciling and your leaves are beautiful. (stitched too!) Thanks so much for playing with us at the Seize the Birthday challenge!

Cat Craig said...

Love the faint stenciled leaves with the bolder die cuts on top. Lovely card. So I have to ask what is a stencil buddy?

kiwimeskreations said...

this is exquisite Bonnie - love your colours
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Brenda said...

I don't know what a stenciling buddy is, but I know this is a gorgeous fall card! I love that background sponging and stenciling, it's like you can feel the wind blowing those leaves around. And speaking of leaves, these are beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

HilaryJane said...

You are getting really expert at those backgrounds. Love them and your colours are gorgeous xx

Trina P. said...

This is gorgeous. Love the rounded edge sponged background layered with the Tumbling Leaves stencil. The bright vibrant die-cut leaves are a great contrast.

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous soft geometric sponged background and then stenciled with the leaves. You have mastered Eileen's technique, Bonnie. I love your sponged and diecut Autumn leaves too. Such a pretty Birthday card my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Vicky Hayes said...

You have the best friends Bonnie!! Love your version of the sponging technique and the leaves are just gorgeous! Vicky x

Bobby said...

The sponging and stenciling make a wonderful background for those perfect Fall leaves, Bonnie. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Just Us Girls.

I Card Everyone said...

Altogether, a lovely Autumn card, Bonnie!
=]

Nstiz said...

Gorgeous! And thanks for the link to her video. I too love her techniques. No purchase required! Gotta love that. You took it toa new subtle level behind your beautifully colored leaves. Fabulous fall colors but due to the fact we were cheated out of summer, I’m not quite ready for fall and winter yet.

JoAnn said...

Love the rich colors in your leaves and that fantastic background. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful autumn leaves and love the geometrical stenciling. XX

TK said...

Nice! Love the layers, and the fall elements -- great card

Ros Crawford said...

I'm loving the soft stenciling with your leaves... Another beauty my friend

Jo said...

Like how these intense fall coloured leaves feel like they are flowing with the breeze, flying around that background of softness. I really like this one a lot! xx

Sandy said...

I do miss living in the mountains at this time - all the beautiful colors and the crisp morning air.
I have no idea what a Stencil Buddy is!
Sandy xx