Creating this card was such a joy, and I love how it turned out! It started with a simple doodle that I brought to life with Cajun Craze, Old Olive, and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends. The bold lines were enhanced with Black, giving the art a striking definition. I used thick white cardstock for the card base, adding layers of Basic Black and more white cardstock to create a crisp background.
A Cajun Craze band, surrounded by black, lays across the front, adding warmth and depth to the design. I couldn’t resist incorporating a bit of DSP from the Splendid Autumn pack to tie the whole theme together. Black die-cut leaves from the Changing Leaves dies, along with my doodled art, create the perfect focal point. Each art element is matted with black to help them stand out on the card.
The sentiment “a little note to brighten your day” from the Changing Leaves stamp set was stamped in Memento ink, adding just the right touch of warmth to the design. To finish it off, I added a few Adhesive-Backed Sparkled Gems for a bit of sparkle and shine.
Inside, a simple leaf outline from the Changing Leaves stamp set, stamped in black, ties the whole card together. I love how this card balances bold colors with elegant details, making it perfect for both the Color Throwdown #811 and Freshly Made Sketches #654 challenges.
Measurements (in inches):
- Card Base (Thick Basic White) – 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
- 1st layer (Basic Black) – 4 x 5-1/4
- 2nd layer (Basic White ) 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
- Doodle Art piece – 3-1/4 x 1-3/8
- Mat around art pieces (Basic Black) – 3-3/16 x 1-1/2
- Coordinating Band Across (Cajun Craze) – 1-3/8 x 3-7/8
- Mat around Coordinating Band (Basic Black) – 1-1/2 x 3-7/8
- scrap (Basic Black) for die cuts
Hope you enjoy a fantastic day! Happy crafting,
Gorgeous layers and colors! Beautiful take on the sketch this week at FMS. Thanks for playing!
Thanks, Judy! I thought the sketch was very inspiring this week.
Love this beautiful Autumn card!
Thank you, Celeste. It was really fun and relaxing to create!
I love these gorgeous Autumn colors and the fun background! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Thank you so much, Amy! I really enjoyed creating this card using the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches this week. It was a lot of fun!
This is really lovely! The fall colors and all the texture are wonderful. So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
Thank you, Jen! I had a lot of fun creating this card using the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches this week. The sketch was challenging, but I enjoyed the process of figuring out how to incorporate the elements into my design. I especially liked the way the colors and textures came together.