Hello! I’m happy to share with you that I am now a designer for the Fusion Card Challenge! This fun challenge gives you, the artist, three different options!
Let the either the photo or the sketch inspire you, or go all out and use both!
I’m an overachiever so I tried to use both 🙂 I say ‘tried’ because I didn’t manage to use both completely:
I flipped the sketch and then tried to emulate the colors in the photo. I didn’t quite get that pretty soft greenish color in there, mine’s a bit darker, but overall, I am pleased!
I used a new-to-me technique that I ran across recently. I used a wadded up tissue to pick up ink from my ink pad and apply it to my stamp. You can see how I added a bit of a darker tone to my pumpkins, above. The tissue gives a softer look than direct ink, or using the rock-n-roll method.
I used this technique again on my leaf (above), I love the look I achieved and hope that with practice I can get even better results. I would love to know if you try this technique and whether or not you are pleased with it!
The wonderful Fusion Card Challenge design team has created some fabulous cards to inspire you this week, so be sure to stop by and check them out! Thanks for stopping by!
Wishing you joy and blessings!
Products Used:
Cardstock: Stamper’s Select White and Spring Moss by PTI
Pattern Paper: Green – Unknown; Orange – Blink of an Eye by My Mind’s Eye
Ink: Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Terracotta Tile, Spring Moss and Simply Chartreuse by PTI
Stamps:Â Pumpkin Patch and Leave It Be by PTI
Dies: Pumpkin Patch and Leave It Be by PTI; Pierced Rectangle STAX by MFT Stamps; and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!
Tools:Â MISTI
Embellishments: Neutral Candy Dots by Stampin’ Up!
Shannon, congrats! Love the card too!
Love it! Did you use wrapping paper kind of tissue or Kleenex type of tissue? I definitely want to try it!
Beautiful card, Shannon. I love the colors and thanks for the tips on the new technique. I’ll have to try it soon.
Am interested in trying this technique. Will report soon. Great look!
Welcome to the team, Shannon! It’s great to be “working” with you again. Your card is gorgeous – I love the effect on the leaf, I must give that a try myself.
Hello,
I only want to say, that I love your card! The Layout is adorable!
Best Greetings,
Eunice
I love the colors and the fun shapes of the pumpkins, Shannon! FYI for some reason I am no longer getting your posts on Blogger.
great papers, great colors, the leaf is my fave!