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11/15/2016

Oval Cornucopia

 
Good morning - wake up to a scheduled post. We have a very early dermatology appointment (Mr made it, I didn't!) so back here sharing another of the Fall/Thanksgiving cards I've been trying to get finished.


 
 
- Sweet & Sassy clear image stamped & colored with copics, some WoS, white gel pen. Got a smudge by the leaves around the right, bottom pumpkin. The clear set has an extra leaf, so stamped a few, colored & fussy cut out to add over the boo-boo. Think it got hidden pretty well! Die cut with the S/B beaded oval. Used another oval die that would fit the shape to cut teh coral mat (this may have been a faux mat, where the outside was traced and fussy cut...)
 
- background started as kraft c/s that was left from another project. Taped TH Mesh stencil (a gift from a sweet blog friend) in place. Dry embossed with the Big Shot, then used 'orangey' shades of DI to sponge over the embossing. The kraft color shows in the stencil pattern.
 
- 1/4" scor-tape added top and bottom, then covered with Orange Glitter Ritz, burnished very well.
 
- added some of the soda can metal leaves. Might be too many leaves with the boo-boo fix ones, but hey, it is what it is. Didn't think about this until I saw the photo! Am I the only one that does this???
 
An old sunflower button was on the crapalanche pile, so thought it might make a fitting embellie. Used Dark Walnut Nuvo Crystals to cover the center (where the button eyes are). Had to appy 3 layers of the Nuvo. When it dried, it would sink into the depression where you'd sew the button on. Finally after the 3rd time applying, it stayed raised up. This will definitely need some padding when it goes into the mail.
 
- stitched tag cut out the sentiment that is in the same small set...another one ready for an insert.
 
Ya'll enjoy the day. Thanks for joining me  here. I'll try to get back this afternoon to post a tag.
Big hugs and prayers for those friends who are in need of comfort & strength just now.
 
 

22 comments:

  1. Beautiful card Mary, I love the colours AND the leaves, it's that time of year when we have lots after all. Love the die and your background.
    Faith
    x

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  2. This is so bright and pretty Mary and the metal leaves look lovely, and a great idea to use the sunflower button with the Nuvo drops. Hope the appointment went well. x

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  3. Not too many leaves at all and what a clever way to hide a smudge! A beautiful basket of blessings!

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  4. Very timely TFS................Lis

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  5. Wow, Mary! All the coloring you did on this is amazing and so beautifully done! I LOVE your layers, something I just can't do! Love the addition of the leaves. Sorry you have to get up so early too! I feel your pain!!

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  6. Hi Mary, Hope the appointment went ok.

    Love the card. Sue.

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  7. Beautiful Harvest card Mary that image is so lovely bright and colourful, super, super make
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  8. A beautiful card Mary, such a lovely image and great background - fabulous fall colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  9. Beautiful coloured image Mary, love the background and leaves..
    Hope your appointment went well.
    Pam x

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  10. No, you are definitely not the only one! Your card is beautiful, wonderful colouring and I love how you framed the design. Hugs, Anne xx

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  11. Fab card with so many beautiful details! You are very talented, Mary, and a lot of techniques used here! Love the glittered and scored borders, the image so beautifully coloured and the 3D embellishmants! Great work!

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  12. This is so gorgeous, Mary!! The cornucopia looks amazing!! The colors are spectacular!! Beautiful card my friend!! I hope the appointments went well!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Love this Autumn card that makes one think of Thanksgiving (even though Ours has passed). I think the leaves look perfect and are not overdone. I do this often to try to hide my many boo-boo's

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  14. Gorgeous card Mary, your colours are fabulous and I love the image, take care Kate x

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  15. Your coloring looks wonderful and I love the cornucopia image. You had me laughing with the "crapalanche pile," I'll have to share this phrase with my hubby. Enjoy the rest of your day!

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  16. Whatever the booboo was, I can't see it because you covered it up perfectly with those great, colorful leaves! I love the background and pretty die with the added subtle sponging - it's just enough color to make the image pop! Very pretty card!

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  17. What a beautiful card Mary - love the leaves, and I don't think you have too many :-), and your background is wonderful
    Blessings
    MAxine

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  18. Even if it was a bit more work to make this one; I really love all the autumn colours! What a great coloured image! Hope you have some sunshine this week...

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  19. Your colouring is always inspiring Mary. Love the deep colours of this beautiful Thanksgiving card. Great fix with adding the leaves over the smudge. I think it looks great. xx

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  20. Love the beautifully coloured image and great layout
    Carol x

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  21. Love this card, fantastic colouring Mary. I just noticed that you have a new blog banner - lovely.

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