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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Autumn colors

I'm here to share my DT card for the new COLOR challenge over at Catch the Bug, featuring the images from the Mini Set - Leaf blocks.

I struggle a bit with color challanges, so instead of going hunting for designer papers in my stash to find papers that would fit colorwise, I pulled out my inks.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/141581982012684867/I used them to color the images, there's a mix of DI squeeezed lemonade, wild honey, fired brick, aged mahogny and a walnut stain in there.
I attached the images to burlap paper, then to corrugated card board which I added som aged gold frantage to. I found 3 buttons in autumnal colors in my stash and added those and some brown string.
The sentiment is from Lawn Fawn and is heat set with Queen's Gold EP.

This card is also for these challenges:
Make My Monday - Nature
If You Give a Crafter A Cookie... - #28 Photo Inspiration
Night Shift Stamping - Autumn
City Crafter Challenge - #280 - Fall has Arrived

    42 comments:

    Sue B said...

    Ooh this is a gorgeous Autumn card Pia… so many fab details in this card… love the pretty leaves… and the corrugated card… and the burlap… and buttons! :-) Great idea to use the DI's for this colour challenge!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    Big hugs, Sue B xx

    Laine said...

    Great Autumnal style and detail Pia.
    Laine
    xx

    MaryH said...

    I would never guess that you struggle with color challenges, because your cards are always spot-on with the combinations of colors that you choose. I love this one, with the texture of the corrugated background, that tan burlap and the wonderful fall leaves. A lovely way to present the different leaf shapes as you've done the squares and I love the button trims. Looks really pretty against the dark chocolate background with the mustard coloring on the corrugated mat. So many textures and the neutral colors look wonderful together. TFS & happy wkend. Hugs

    Imke said...

    I struggle with color challenges too. You did a great job using your ink palette and i like the burlap behind the leaves squares. Wonderful Fall card, Pia.

    Chrissy said...

    I love fall [Autumn] Pia..the colours just draw me in and I love the crunch of the leaves underfoot..love your Fall card design, the burlap with the leaves on the corrugated card [my favourite stuff]..look wonderful..

    luv CHRISSYxx

    Jacee said...

    This is great Pia, love the leaves and your little buttons, lovely!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

    Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

    Another very lovely project, Pia!! This card remember me a door with the four squares and your inked leaves are warm and so cute! Love so much the sentiment!!

    Donna Nuce said...

    Hi Pia. I like all the different textures you used on the card. Gorgeous card! Have a great day!

    crafty-stamper said...

    Autumn is my favourite season-and love the leaves and Autumn colours they look brilliant on the burlap and corrugated card
    carol x

    Monika Reeck said...

    I always love if you used that burlap and now PLUS that corugated paper
    perfect with much texture
    last time I got your lovely card with 3 leaves now you made with 4 leaves
    adorable autumn color Pia
    why dont you join the Coffee lovers blog hop Pia
    see my blog Pia...and you can win maybe some prize..
    hugs
    Monika

    KT Fit Kitty said...

    Wow, Pia! Absolutely beautiful! I love visiting your blog so much - it is always an inspiration! Fall is my favourite season, and I love everything about this card! Your colouring of the leaves with DIs looks fabulous! Love the burlap paper and the corrugated sheet! Awesome card, Pia!

    Kim Heggins said...

    Fabulous card Pia...just love your take on fall, so beautiful.

    Contagiously Crafty said...

    Beautiful use of inks on your card. Love the burlap. I'm so glad you shared at City Crafter Challenge this week.

    Marina said...

    I love the delicate blending on those leaves. Like you, I struggle with colour challenges and no matter how careful I am to match the colours, when I'm finished they often look wrong! I like the squares of burlap too. Thank you for joining us at Make My Monday. Marina DT

    meg said...

    Wonderful detail and colours Pia great idea to create your own colour tones instead of looking for papers love it

    AO Creations said...

    Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at If you give a Crafter a Cookie, good luck!!! Amy DT

    scrappymo! said...

    Like the look of this one, Pia. The burlap looks fabulous and the frantage a perfect finishing touch. Too often, I forget to use mine! lol

    Beebeebabs said...

    Hi Pia such a lovely card -love the burlap tfs

    KraftyKoolKat said...

    This is so gorgeous Pia. Such beautiful colours and texture.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    Xxxx

    Stella said...

    Coloring with distrss inks adds a lovely touch. I love these soft, muted colors, Perfect for leafs and your card is gorgeous. I would never ever have guessed you were struggling with color challenges. You did a terrific job. Your card is a gem! Thank you so much for joining us this week at CCCB!

    cotnob said...

    A gorgeous autumn card Pia, great texture and lovely rustic feel.
    Pauline
    x

    loz said...

    Gorgeous card and autumn colours Pia..Loz

    Brenda's Card Corner said...

    So STUNNING Pia! The leaves are colored perfectly and I love the burlap and corrugated cardboard! The buttons and twine are the perfect finishing touch!

    Brenda

    Mimi said...

    Pia, loving all the texture! Really adds to the fall-feel: layers, cozy... now I just want some coffee and a pumpkin donut! Regarding gold: so funny, I don't have gold EP but I have gold leaf! (I have pewter and silver and every other color EP, but not GOLD! Need to get some, and I recommend gold liquid leaf to you. .. so vibrant and fun)

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    (Sorry about deleted comments-- turned device back on and there were multiples! Xo)

    Sandy said...

    A very, very beautiful card! Love the Sketch and the materials you used.
    Thanks for playing with NSS and good luck.
    hugs

    Lau W said...

    Oh so nice card, very nice autumn colors, and a design so fabulous !
    xxx

    Steffi said...

    A very nice card, thank you for your idea

    Patricia St Martin said...

    Such a neat layout, great job with mixing your colors. That is one thing that is nice about Fall colors is you can blend them so easy. Like the corrugated background paper and the burlap.
    Hugs, Pat♥

    Adventures in Paperland said...

    Fab fall card and the squares of burlap are awesome Pia. :)

    Donna said...

    Great fall card Pia, like the burlap and buttons with your beautiful fall colors!

    AndreaBastelmaus said...

    Guten Morgen,
    wow - das ist ja eine wunderschöne Karte und ich freue mich über deine Teilnahme bei NSS. Liebe Grüße - Andrea

    cosie said...

    I love what you have done with this card. The burlap behind the leaf squares, the little buttons and the corrugated card all enhance this cutie. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog.

    Ros Crawford said...

    This is so beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent here at CCCB!!

    Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

    Love the layout on this Pia and the use of hessian it looks great!!
    Shaz in Oz.x

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

    Furrbster said...

    Love the rustic feel of this card - it makes it tat little bit more like autumn :)
    Hugz Tinz

    Peanut said...

    Absolutely darling card, Pia. The colours are rich and scrumptious. Beautifully composed and the the bits of burlap really tip the scale for me. LOVE it!
    x Asha

    Frk. Bogstad said...

    So flott haustkort :)
    I ♥ fall too ;)

    Unknown said...

    Sikken et flot efteraarskort. Jeg elsker bladene, farverne og kortets layout ! Mange tak fordi Du er med ved vores challenge hos NSS og held og lykke ved lodtraekningen. Stor hilsen fra Anita

    Cindy Groh said...

    What an awesome card.