Good Sunday morning. I have another project made using the Tattered Lace Winter Florals set. I used the same layout that I used for my Winter Florals Pine and Pinecones post but this time I used the acorn and fall leaves. The leaves and acorns are so much prettier in person but for some reason I had a really hard time getting the colors to photograph.
I cut all the images using cream cardstock and colored using a mini applicator and spiced marmalade, crushed olive, fired brick and vintage distress inks. I applied versa to each of them and embossed with clear embossing powder.
I wanted the color orange on the frame matting to match the leaves so I applied spiced marmalade ink to the edges with a mini applicator, applied versa and embossed with clear embossing powder. I assembled the double matted frame and attached to the card base with mounting tape.
I attached the three larger leaves to the card base with glossy accents. I added a smaller leaf in the center of the three leaves so the card base wouldn’t show through the opening between the acorns and the attached leaves. I attached the acorns with double layers of mounting tape. I hand cut a few twiggy branches to attach leaves to and to add another element of interest to the design.
Here’s a closer view of the arrangement.
You can check out my Fall Leaves tutorial in the CLASSroom if you would like to see step by step photos of how I colored my leaves using the mini applicator and distress inks.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Thanks for coming by today.
Card size: 5.25” Square
WOW, Kittie, you always amaze me. Just when I think you can't make anything cuter than you've made before, bingo, you come up with something sensational.... I absolutely love this cards, especially the colors. May not have the acorn but sure have leaves like that. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity
Posted by: Cookie | October 19, 2014 at 12:41 AM
wow Kittie, this is stunning. The colors are just amazing.
Posted by: Rebekka K | October 19, 2014 at 07:40 AM
Another fantastic Kitty card. I love it.
Posted by: Joyce B. | October 19, 2014 at 10:23 AM
I have learned so many new things from your blog. Keep up the good work! Will be getting the new dies and trying this technique!
Posted by: Roberta | October 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM
This is beautiful. love the colors
Posted by: Peggy | October 19, 2014 at 10:59 AM
Gorgeous card Kittie. The colors on the leaves and acorns are just beautiful. I love that frame too.
Posted by: Eileen L. | October 19, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Kittie, this is beautiful! Love the depth of color and your use of Versa and clear embossing powder. What a great idea. Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Barbara Brenneman | October 19, 2014 at 11:09 AM
This is beautiful! I work with trees at a garden center and these look so realistic! Fabulous!
Posted by: TamiB | October 19, 2014 at 12:05 PM
WOW, WOW, WOW - once again!!!!!
Posted by: Joleen | October 19, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | October 19, 2014 at 05:04 PM
Good Evening, Kittie Beautiful, photo looks great to me. bright, beautiful fall colors. this one an your last one would make a beautiful couple. Love them both...have a good day.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | October 19, 2014 at 05:09 PM
Kittie...the leaves are to die for. Just beautiful. Love the layout also. TFS
Hugs...Leanne
Posted by: Leanne | October 19, 2014 at 10:33 PM
If I had this card I would put it in a a great frame and hang it on a wall or get a standing frame and put it on a table, magnificent card. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in OH | October 20, 2014 at 03:39 PM