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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Fallen Leaves


When the yellow and orange leaves have mostly fallen to the ground and spots of blaze orange scattered throughout the woods can be seen, Thanksgiving can only be a few days away. It's one of my favorite holidays, one of the few that you can enjoy the day by being lazy with your family. The only things you really have to do is reflect on the many things to be thankful for and eat a large meal*, right?
*subject to my own opinion...


CAS-ual Fridays is back, this time with a two-week long competition that allows you to prepare yourself for the big meal and make your thanksgiving wish. The challenge is a sketch that I designed, so I hope that you will have a chance to play along!


We are sponsored by Tradefish Designs. For more details on the challenge, to find out about the amazing prize and see beautiful inspiration from the Girl Fridays, please check out the CAS-ual Fridays Blog!


My card features the beautiful oak leaves from Got Leaves?. I stamped the leaves randomly and overlapped them as well onto a cardstock panel, and then colored each with a marker. A bit of misting and ink distressing the edges finished it up and then I attached it to the card base and tied some string. A stamped sentiment finished off the card.

I can't help be thankful for the little things in my life this week, the sentiment reminds me that I should let others know that I appreciate them. Thanks, The Paper Variety, for calling this to mind today! This little guy is coming to work with me and will be hand delivered.
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40 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 17, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    So love those leaves... great coloring, since I can't master the art of coloring leaves the way they look in real life, I've just been photographing them.

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  2. Michele GrossNovember 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Another amazing design by THE fabulous Karen B! Love it and wishing you a wonderfully happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for a super fun sketch :)

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  3. Jay GeeNovember 18, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    This looks wonderful Karen - such a riot of colour and the misting is perfect :)

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  4. NancyNovember 18, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    What a gorgeous design, Karen! Just amazing coloring too!

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  5. LynnNovember 18, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    I agree with you...relaxing with family and eating a big meal! Your leaves are stunning..love all the layering!

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  6. LynnetteNovember 18, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Oh this is great. I love fall and your card is perfect.

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  7. ValerieNovember 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    This is one of those 'stop in you in your tracks' cards. Gorgeous Karen!!

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  8. KellyNovember 18, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    love the different colors and the overlapped images! Really looks like I am looking down at a pile of beautiful leaves! just "fab"! (that word cracks me up, sooooo not a Kelly word, hee hee)

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  9. Sherry EckbladNovember 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I absolutely love it. One of my favorites by you.

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  10. BarbNovember 18, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful, Karen! Reminds me of the many piles of beautiful leaves in my own yard, before raking them all up. Sooo pretty!

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  11. Marlena M.November 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    This is incredible, Karen! I love all the colors and the random leaves-topped off by rustic twine. ;)

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  12. JingleNovember 18, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    WOW! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  13. Chari MossNovember 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Wow! So pretty, it looks like a snapshot of the ground outside where the leaves have fallen of the trees.

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  14. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I really like the all the colors. No leave changes here in FL so I appreciate seeing what others see. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. JennyNovember 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wow such impact Karen, they are gorgeous bright leaves like stained glass!! Thanks for a fab sketch too :)
    Jenny x

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  16. LindsayNovember 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Sooo bright and fun Karen! I love those leaves! Great card my friend!

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  17. Lisa EltonNovember 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    WOW!!! LOVE this to pieces Karen. The twine is perfection!!

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  18. Isha GuptaNovember 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Love this vibrant warm card Karen. Gorgeous with perfection:)

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  19. ChunyuanNovember 18, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    love the CAS sketch. I have to try this one. Beatiful and bright fall colors on your card!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Your card is totally awesome Karen! Your stamped panel is fantastic, the layered leaves, bright colours and the misting, it's the perfect combo!

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  21. MichelleNovember 19, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Love the fall leaves! The colours are so vivid and beautiful, this is super pretty Karen!

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  22. Andrea MNovember 19, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Karen, WOW! This card blew my socks right off! LOVE those leaves! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Laura DavisNovember 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Stunning!
    hugs
    Laura

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  24. BabyBokChoyNovember 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    It's a leafy masterpiece I tell ya! Well done, seriously. I figured you stamped them randomly but it looks so cohesive that it could have easily been a big stamp of leaves, kwim? Well, enjoy your Thanksgiving, I can't wait either, so love the food, lol, but first I must hit the gym to work off the 10% of the calories that I will be consuming :) xoxo

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  25. ChristinaNovember 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    This is so vibrant and perfect for fall. I love how the misting instantly gives it a rustic look, along with the simple twine. Great sketch, too!

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  26. Jennifer RzasaNovember 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I love this!

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  27. TrinhNovember 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love thebright, crisp leaves with the misting. I'm looking forward to the yummy food and family time on Thursday.

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  28. TrinhNovember 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love thebright, crisp leaves with the misting. I'm looking forward to the yummy food and family time on Thursday.

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  29. WendyNovember 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    The colors of this are fabulous. I wish the colors were still looking like this in my yard. Now it is white and 10 degrees.

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  30. LynndaNovember 20, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    WOW!!!! {sigh} ... simply gorgeous ... hugs..xoxo

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  31. Karen AickenNovember 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Oooooh - great card for the sketch!!! TFS
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  32. Anne TussingNovember 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Gorgeous card! Your overlapping and layering/coloring of your leaves is fabulous! I love your sketch, too.

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  33. Jen W.November 21, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    What a yummy pile of leaves! Looks ready to jump into! :)

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  34. Lisa PetrellaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Those leaves are AWESOME!!!! And the misting adds the perfect touch of rustic-ness to the pile!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

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  35. Savannah O'GwynnNovember 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    SUPER amazing card--LOVE those leaves and your layers! FAB!

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  36. jenNovember 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    love those bright leaves- it's such a pretty time of year- and I agree on the agenda for thanksgiving- thus one of my favorite days too!!!

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  37. Mynn xxNovember 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What a gorgeous card--you did a magnificent job on the leafy panel!!! It's stunning!!! :)

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  38. RachelNovember 23, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    wow! love this! those leaves are GORGEOUS! thanks for playing at TPV!

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  39. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comNovember 24, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Gorgeous!!! So what did you color 'em with?
    I've meant to get back to you about the markers...I received 2 twin touch markers, but the colors are not ones I would reach for. Too hard to tell how they work with copics since I don't have any colors in the same family in copics to blend with! On their own, the coloring is nice and I can create shades of color. Still not sure...

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  40. HannahNovember 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Karen, Sorry I haven't been by here for ages. Great card, love those colours and the design. Brilliant
    Thanks for playing along and sharing your 'thanks' project at TPV last week :)
    Hannah

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