Monday, September 1, 2014

Mixed Media Card challenge #3 - Autumn colors

Hello and welcome back to my blog, this my second post for the day, please click HERE to check my post for Stamplorations Bi-weekly sketch challenge #19

Time flies so fast, we are already through with two challenges and now heading to another fun challenge at The Mixed Media Card Challenge. My excitement for mixed media is grown deeper coz there is so much to learn and experiment with, read about mixed media definition HERE and u will know what I am talking about.  Actually, I am enjoying my mixed media experience. So let's see what our challenge is and what I created...
Autumn colors with an optional element of metal/ leaves.... hmmmm.... for me autumn colors are definitely best seen through the leaves :) I have incorporated mixed media but managed to keep it CAS. Also, this time we have an awesome sponsor Add a little dazzle :) a random winner will win a $15 Gift certificate to use towards product in their store :)

So, here's my card...
I so enjoyed creating this card. To begin, I stamped the leaves on a glossy card stock and then I colored them with alcohol inks. I used Memento ink coz it does not reacts with alcohol inks and this preserved the stamped outline and effects on the leaves :) then I fuzzy cut the leaves. On the card base, I clear embossed the text BG and did some emboss resist inking. Next I stamped the birthday sentiment banner using distress inks again on glossy card stock, it gives fab results :) Finally, I adhered the elements and punched out some butterflies from blue metal sheet. I am linking this to a few challenges Freshly made sketches #151, Color Q #256Seize the birthday - Anything Goes! and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes!

Edited to add : Curtain Call - Lovely leaves
   
There is a lot more incredible inspiration by a versatile and uber talented team :) Please head over to our challenge blog to check out the details of the challenge and some more inspiration.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)


Supplies used - Stamps : Inkadinkadoo mini maple leaf, Hampton art - fern, Martha stewart All occasion sentiment set, Recollections Script valentine; Inks - Memento Rich cocoa, Bamboo leaves; Adirondack alcohol inks - Willow, sunshine yellow, red pepper, Distress inks - Vintage photo, Spiced marmalade, Mustard seed, Mowed lawn; Butterfly picture punch from Darice

53 comments:

  1. Those leaves are stunning with the alcohol inks! Stunning card for fall.
    Lynn

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  2. Love this card Deepti. Such vibrant colors!

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  3. Love how you sponge the embossed text on your background Deepti! Your leaves are wonderfully colored - and the touch of blue metal with the butterflies is so pretty!

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  4. Gorgeous card Dee. Love the sponged background and the lovely fall colors. The little blue butterflies are so sweet.

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  5. Your card just shouts Autumn Dee, gorgeous. :)

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  6. Wow! What a stunning card! Just gorgeous!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  7. Deepti, this is a beautiful card!

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  8. Wow ... this is beautiful Deepti!! Love the emboss resist background ... perfect backdrop for your gorgeous inked leaves. Love the bright shades of color from alcohol inks. The butterflies are the perfect touches to finish off this amazing creation! Loll xx

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  9. Wow!! lovely card Deepti.. beautiful autumn colors card..

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  10. omg, truly wonderful card, and the colors of the leafs and background are soo pretty!!

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  11. on a blog full of stunning and meticulously put together cards, this one is a real stand out (and I think my favorite!)! everything about this card is absolutely perfect!

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  12. Fabulous - I love how you did the leaves

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  13. Deepti this is BEAUTIFUL!! Love the mix of fall colors and your fluttery butterflies!! Thanks for joining us at the ColourQ!

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  14. Oh, Dee. This is just stunning. You are such an amazing artist.

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  15. OH my goodness!! This is sooooooo beautiful!! Wow! What a gorgeous fall card!!

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  16. Very nice... love this idea... Love,Light and Peace...Bonnie

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  17. Great colour mix and embellishments on your card. Simply beautiful.

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  18. Such a beautiful autumn card, Deepti! Your leaves look amazing with alcohol inks, and I love the emboss resist technique you used for your background and sentiment banner! Gorgeous colors and fabulous design!

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  19. Love all the different elements on this - so many gorgeous details. Thanks for playing along at Colour Q!

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  20. WOW,this card is amazing,Deepti!! I love...love the colors and the beautiful leaves!!
    Thank you for joining us at FMS!!

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  21. Wow, Deepti...your creativity is limitless! This card is stunning!
    ~c

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  22. Way to use the colors! I just love this style of card~

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  23. This a beautiful card. So much texture and the color makes me anxious for autumn. Congratulations on your FMS win.

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  24. This is gorgeous, Deepti! Well deserving of a FMS win!

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  25. Those leaves look so real! Loved the composition too.

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  26. This is a gorgeous fall creation! Those leaves are fabulous. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  27. oh wow! such a beautiful card, Deepti! really pretty!

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  28. So very pretty with the leaves and tiny butterflies! Excellent color and interest...love it!:-)

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  29. Beautiful card, love the dimension in the leaves too. ~Diane

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  30. autumn leaves as if just gathered in the park. Miraculous. You are amazing.

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  31. Beautiful arrangement of all the elements, Deepti! I love the splash of blue butterflies amongst all the autumn colours.

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  32. Love the script background and wonderful techniques you've used, Deepti! Stunning design!

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  33. Beautiful card with terrific use of inks.

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  34. Completely wowed me, Deepti! It is high-end gorgeous. :)

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  35. Those leaves look amazing and I love them with that emboss resist background, fantastic!!!

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  36. Your leaves are so beautiful, love the colours and the dimension!

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  37. Wow! This is gorgeous! Love the background and the beautiful leaves! And those blue butterflies make this extra special!

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  38. So beautiful - like your composition and fab background!

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  39. Gorgeous Deepti! Beautiful rich colours and wonderful composition!

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  40. Oh My Word!! This is absolutely stunning!!!

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  41. What a gorgeous Fall birthday card!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  42. Swoon! Absolutely stunning, Deepti! I could look at this for days! Thanks for joining us at the Curtain Call!

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  43. I am totally in awe--this is one of my all-time favorites! You're amazing, Deepti!

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  44. Those leaves are beautiful. And the little blue metal butterflies really pop.

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  45. Congrats! This is card is breathtaking.

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  46. Congrats on your win over at ColourQ! You've captured the feeling of autumn wonderfully!

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  47. This is just beautiful! I love the burst of color in the center.

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  48. Stunning leaves - the blue butterflies make everything pop beautifully.

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  49. This card is a knock out, Deepti! So handsome!

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