Sunday, 11 October 2015

... the year's last loveliest smile

I wasn't sure I'd ever use this sentiment, but it's precisely what's required for Time Out's challenge, and is a perfect opportunity to make a custom inkpad for this lovely maple leaf stamp.

There are lots of lovely autumn challenges about at the moment, and I'm combined a few here in a clean and simple card. To lift it slightly I masked a simple stripe and stamped a few leaves in there too. Simple, but effective, I hope you agree.



Time Out #41 - Autumn ... the year's last loveliest smile
Stamping Sensations - Colours of Autumn
Less is More #245 - One Layer Autumn
Simon Says Monday - Autumn is in the air


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15 comments:

  1. Contagiously Crafty12 October 2015 at 01:59

    The masked stamping adds a real special touch to this CAS card! So glad to have found you through the SSS challenge.

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  2. Andrea Ockey Parr12 October 2015 at 06:31

    This is absolutely breathtaking! I love how you have kept it simple, but also filled it with such stunning detail. The different colors you blended look incredible together and reflect the season so perfectly. The leaf is gorgeous and I love how you added the stripe. This is a totally unique and refreshing take on Autumn and the quote is just right for this card! You really have a great knack for creating cards that are both simple and incredibly elegant. I admire that talent a lot and am so glad you shared your skills with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  3. sandie12 October 2015 at 07:02

    How fabulous you had the sentiment for our challenge! I adore this card. That masked strip is an inspired idea and really sets off the whole card. So pleased you joined us at TO

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  4. brenda12 October 2015 at 08:26

    A gorgeous creation for our Autumnal theme with super inking and stamping, many thanks for joining in at Stamping Sensations challenge.

    B x

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  5. myworldofcraft12 October 2015 at 18:35

    Can I just say thank you. I've been having a bit of a rubbish day today, and coming home to all your amazingly generous comments has cheered me up no end. Claire x

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  6. Sazzle Dazzle12 October 2015 at 20:36

    Just beautiful and I love that little strip of masked leaves. Perfect stamping, perfect colours and CAS perfect too!
    thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  7. Joyce13 October 2015 at 01:17

    Your inking is just stunning. I love how your leaf looks and how you made your border. Amazing that you actually had that quote as a stamp. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.

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  8. My Paper Cat13 October 2015 at 19:42

    Love your masking. Great card. Thanks for playing along at Time Out

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  9. Dora14 October 2015 at 18:36

    beautiful 'Cas' card. beautiful combining of colours.
    thank you for joining at Stamping Sensations. this month.
    kind regards, Dora

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  10. Eret15 October 2015 at 08:59

    Your Autumn card is very pretty. I love the colors you used and your stamping. Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us at Stamping Sensation.
    Eret x

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  11. Chrissie15 October 2015 at 21:49

    Just gorgeous and terrific use of ink!
    This design is awesome!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Neets B16 October 2015 at 07:23

    Wonderfully CAS and I like the idea of repeating the main image in the masked strip.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  13. Gerrina16 October 2015 at 22:12

    Beautiful inking! Your design is super and I love the colours! Glad you took the TIME OUT and join us!

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  14. Anne20 October 2015 at 06:49

    I'm catching up on my commenting after my hols, sorry to be so late!
    Simply stunning inking, this is a gorgeous design, love that narrow panel added
    Thank you for joining us
    Anne
    "Less is More"

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  15. sandie22 October 2015 at 07:59

    Hi Claire, congrats on getting HM at Time Out, we thought your card was stunning x

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