Saturday 12 November 2011

Less is More - one layer and leaves

When I saw the challenge was leaves at Less Is More this week I knew straight away which stamps I was going to use. I bought these Chappell Road maple leaves at the first show I ever went to in Leeds many years ago. I stamped them in Big and Juicy Foliage, sponged around the edges with Tea dye distress ink and used a damp brush to spread a little colour across the leaves.
I thought I would also show you yet another triptych card that I would have submitted for last week's challenge had I finished it in time!
The Allium stamps are from Lavinia and I used Copper embossing powder this time. More details about how I made it can be found here.
Thanks for looking, and I hope I will get round to visiting a few more of you this week!

39 comments:

Dolly Daydreams said...

Beautiful cards Sally I knew you would be quick of the mark with this one , such great stamping and perfect colours and techniques as usual. Makes me want to light a fire and sip cocoa !

Marie

nicky said...

Both are very wowwy cards
Nicky

Suzilou said...

Love your leaf stamp and what a great sentiment :)

Lisa Jane said...

oh wow two fabulous cards Sally... i love those leaves
Lisa x

Kathyk said...

Two beautiful cards and I have that super Lavinia allium too

Kathyk

GinaA said...

This is a beautiful card, the Thumbnail on LIM cought my eye at once. great colours and a truly stunning stamped image.

Cath Wilson said...

Stunning, Sally. I remember those, lol. I must stll have mine somewhere and I do love them. You've used them really well and I love the colours. Love the triptych, too x

Dena J said...

Just love how you used the color in the sentiment. Beautiful card.

Lynne said...

Fabulous! Gorgeous stamp and beautiful colours.
Lynne xxx

Margaret said...

They're both gorgeous Sally
Margaret x

Carol said...

Two lovely cards Sally, your triptych is stunning. Carol x

Desirée-ScrapDees said...

oh how lovely, it is really nice!

Linby said...

A lovely card Sally - just right for the challenge. Another fab triptych card too.
Lynn x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A beautiful leaf image and wonderful Autumn colouring - love the sentiment too. The triptych card is gorgeous - you really do create some wonderful nature cards Sally.
Hugs, Sylvia xx

Jenni's Jems said...

This is a stunning card ,just love the colours that you have used x

Unknown said...

These are both lovely cards Sally! Love the colours! :)
Lizy x

Gibmiss said...

Hi Sally
Fabulous card.....stunning....Hugs sylvie
x

Brigitte said...

...wow, both cards are so nice!!!

Chrissie said...

These are both terrific Sally... awesome stamping, beautiful cards!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Marrigje said...

This is a beautiful card, and I love the sentiment. Thank you for sharing.

Mandi said...

Terrific cards
Love the first one specially

Thank you
Mandi LIM

Zoechaos said...

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous XOXO Zoe

Andrea said...

they are both beautiful

Sandra said...

Beautiful cards, Sandra

Karen Petitt said...

These are both very beautiful cards, with lovely lush colours lol Kx

Suze Bain said...

Beautiful cards, that's a gorgeous maple leaf stamp. xx

Diane said...

Lovely card. I've been raking up leaves in these colours just this afternoon! xx

Beryl K said...

Just beautiful
Beryl x

lisa said...

The simplicity of your leaves makes them stunning, Sally. I love the shaded colours and the poem is beautiful.
Your Allium card is lovely too.
Hope you've had a good weekend.
Hugs Lisax

Jules said...

Hi Sal

Right up your street this week then!

Loving your leaves and how you have used the colour on the leaves .. .. very realistic.

Great look on your second make too.

I love the colours of Autumn.

Hope you had a good weekend.

Love Jules xx

kingstonmama said...

Beautiful. Those maples leaves are lovely and look great inked in those colors. :) Ann Y.

Lisa A. said...

Wow...these are beautiful!! The one layer is simple, elegant and beautiful...love the second...thanks for letting us see it, even though it didn't make the challenge...stunning:)!!

Sue said...

2 beautiful cards Sally, I love your colours on the maple leaves, and your tryptich is fabulous x

Canonbury creations said...

Beautiful cards Sally, love the maple leaf and the triptych is stunning!
Val x

Aileen said...

Beautiful cards. Your leaves are stunning, love the colours. x

Maheen said...

These two are beautiful.A beautiful leaf image and wonderful Autumn coloring - love the sentiment too.
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Anke said...

Wonderful cards Sally, I love the colours.

Hugs
Anke

Papoosue said...

Back in the world of blogging and I see that nothing changes - you are still producing beautiful and inspiring work, Sally :)

Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog and for still reading after all this time xxx

Carola Bartz said...

Sally, these two cards are so beautiful, I love them. The colors are stunning and pop in contrast to the white. Absolutely gorgeous!