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Friday, September 3, 2010

It's Almost the Time

Ooh, it's almost the time where you can see your breath cut through the cool air. You can almost smell the wonderful scent of raked leaves and taste the apple pies and apple crisp... Can you feel the excitement in the air yet? Fall, oh how I love you.

My card today is based off the following sketch I designed and uses the cool graphic leaves from Fall Fest and the awesome sentiments from the newest release. Clean and simple this sketch is, but open for a lot of interpretation.


The third day of the newest release at Practicing Creativity Design's is here and there is an awesome challenge issued to you! Hop on over to Courtney's blog to check out sketches designed by each of the design team members and try one (or all!) of them out yourself...for a chance to be the Guest Designer in October! Dana and Paulina also offer up fantastic samples featuring sketches they've designed.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Kraft) Papertrey Ink
Stamps: (Leaves and Sentiment from Fall Fest) Practicing Creativity Designs
Ink: (Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun) Stampin' Up! Pigment, (Vintage Photo) Ranger Distress
Embellishments: (Brown Twine) May Arts
Tools: (Distresser) Stampin' Up!
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33 comments:

  1. Handmade Creations by StephanieSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Oh I love this and how you used the stamps!!!!!!

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  2. Cynthia SchelzigSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Really nice composition and colors.
    Cynthia Schelzig

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  3. Sherry EckbladSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Great card. Love the colors.

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  4. LindsaySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    LOVE IT! What a great fall card Karen! I just love everything about it!

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  5. DanaSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    This is my favorite card out of all our samples this month Karen. It's spot-on-perfect and showcases the stamps so well.

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  6. ~amy~September 3, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    lovin' your card Karen...fab masculine card...great sketch! happy friday!

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  7. yyamSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Wow! Great stamping Karen! :)

    I love fall weather...pity I only experience it when I travel...mine is an all summer country...:(

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  8. LaurelSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Love this card and sketch!

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  9. Annie@AmbrielSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    this is gorgeous stamping!!!!!! :) love it :D

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  10. ChristinaSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Gorgeous stamping! Love the distressing and chocolate twine, too!

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  11. Virginia L.September 3, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Effortlessly beautiful! You make the graphic and patterns looks uber cool!

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  12. AimesSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Gorgeous card, Karen! Totally my kinda colours, I love fall too!!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  13. KevaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, that's a great sketch,too! I really like the cardstock you used..very rustic! Great card!

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  14. SylviaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Very nice card, Karen! Fall is in the air, hot or not!

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  15. Anita RexSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    What a great fall card! Love how you stamped those leaves!

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  16. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Fantastic! I really love your take on the leaves. I can see this translating so easily to other colors too.

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  17. Diane JaquaySeptember 3, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    This is really beautiful Karen! I'm loving the look of these new stamps!

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  18. PaulinaSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    You are so amazing, Karen. This card is CAS, but it's simply perfect. Love these warm Fall colors!

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  19. CherylSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Autumn is my favorite time of year!

    I love your card! As always the design is wonderful.

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  20. jenSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Love your sketch, love your card, love this opportunity!! Hope I get a chance to play along! :D

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  21. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 3, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    What lovely leaves... I also really like the twine.

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  22. Isabelle P.September 3, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I love the fall colors and graphics this card! Another card full of originality.I love the fall colors and graphics this card! Another card full of originality.

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  23. ValerieSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Oh, I love fall, too! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. The storm shifted out to sea and spared us, so we are relieved - I really apprecaite your thoughts.

    Your card is beautiful - your stamping is just amazing, Karen!

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  24. farmhouse-storySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    beautiful stamping, karen! great sketch, too-happy weekend!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Fabulous Fall card Karen! Love the colors.

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  26. Emily LeiphartSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Great take on your own sketch, Karen! It's late but you've got my creativity working in overload. ;)

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  27. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 3, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    My post is an ode to you :)
    http://homemadecardsbyerin.blogspot.com/2010/09/3-cups-of-coffee.html

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  28. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    Love the festive color scheme and layout of this card, Karen!!!!! Your work is incredible!!

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  29. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:56 PM

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  30. TigriswillreignSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    This looks so exotic!

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  31. RyannSeptember 5, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I love fall too - and I love your card! Fabulously graphic and gorgeous colors.

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  32. Alice September 7, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    love your simple graphic design! fabulous card, Karen!

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  33. ElsSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Love your card, Karen!! Great colors!!

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