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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Fall colors

Today starts a new challenge over at Catch the Bug and the theme is "The Great Outdoors". There are so many opportunities with this theme. Those of you who are following me might know I've restricting myself to use scraps and items I've got in my stash. On this card that's the sweet little monkey, he was printed and colored up quite some time ago. The embossing folder was a freebie with a magazine, I colored the raised areas with orange, red, green and brown gelatos, sprinkled with water and run it through my Big Shot with kraft paper. Then I added red and gold liquid pearls and stamped a sentiment, which works for birthdays and even other occasions as well: "Wishing you a day filled with smiles and laughter".

This card is also for
City Crafter Challenge - #328 Photo Inspiration (colors)
TIME OUT Challenges - #65 Inspired By Words (leaves)
Cute Card Thursday - #442 Animals/Creatures
Fab 'n' Funky - #317 Fall Colors

29 comments:

meg said...

The colours you used on the raised embossed areas remind me of autumn and the layout suits that monkey really well

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such an awesome combination Pia. Love it all.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

*Vicki* said...

I just love the look of the embossing around the edges with the added color! Really adds a wonderful element to your design!! Awesome job Pia!! HUGS

Donna Ellis said...

So cute, Pia, and then fabulous coloring around the EF! I would not have thought of using gelatos on an EF! Thanks for the tip! Darling card! hugs, de

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

You are stretching your creative muscle with your scraps, Pia! :D Well done!! This card has a wonderful light inside, and I think that the gelatos in the raised areas of your embossing folder with water drops has been a so clever idea!! Very beautiful result! The cute little monkey has a fun face and pops out very well!
Have a lovely weekend!

cotnob said...

A super card Pia, such a fun image and fabulous background - a brilliant technique.
Pauline
x

Pat K said...

Wow..this is fabulous Pia. Love how you've used the gelatos with this embossing folder..the perfect play area for this adorable monkey. hugs, Pat K x

Laine said...

Such a cutie Pia. Love that monkey.
Laine
xx

Chrissy said...

Aww..cute little monkey pia and love your embossing and the colours..

luv CHRISSYxx

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card love the cute little monkey and brilliant gelatos coloured embossing
Carol x

Pat K said...

Hi Pia...back again to thank you for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky with this fun creation. hugs, Pat K x

MaryH said...

Good for you at using up some more snippets...I'm trying to do that but the stack isn't getting smaller! Love the way you've done the tropical foliage, as it's such an effective background for this cheeky monkey. The foliage colors show up so well against the kraft too. Fun design, and I love these colors. TFS & Hugs.

Kim Heggins said...

So sweet...love your fabby little monkey and his incredible surroundings! Just so beautiful.

Desire Fourie said...

Aw such a cute jungle creation. Love the little pearl accents. This will also be perfect for one entry as an anything goes creation for our challenge below.
Hugs
Desíre
{ATG with a CREATE WITH TLC Element}
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Stella said...

Your monkey is a cutie and your interpretation of our photo inspiration is spot on. Besides fun your card is also jaw dropping gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

Marlies said...

A fantastic design of your card Pia. Lovely colourful branches and an adorable monkey! Beautiful made!! hugs, Marlies

Marina said...

I love those colourful branches - this is fun.

sandie said...

Fab idea to colour the raised areas, it looks fabulous. Good to see you at Time Out x

KT Fit Kitty said...

Cute card, Pia! The way you've coloured the raised edges really makes them look 3-D! Wonderful effect!

Monika Reeck said...

Cutte Image ..love the Fall colors..really warm card I feel...luv this too Pia♡♡

Tammy said...

This is so cute and I love that little monkey and your stunning background!
Tammy x

loz said...

This is SO Cute Pia..Loz

Nonni said...

I did some scrap organizing a couple of weeks back and would love to find a way to use them all too... The way you've used your supplies here is awesome, what a fun and cute fall card!

Nonni said...

Oh and thanks for joining us at Time Out. :)

Ros Crawford said...

He's so cute! Lovely card for our challenge! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

Donna said...

Fabulous card, so uplifting! Really like the way you added colors to the embossed edges very striking!

cohenna said...

Beautiful!! Thanks for joining with us at Fab'n'Funky :)

Mervi said...

Love the embossed background, gorgeous colours. Funny and cute card;-))m

Anita in France said...

What a fabulous mix of colours on those jungle leaves, Pia ... just the perfect place for your cute little monkey! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)