Thursday, November 7, 2013

A season of Thanks

November brings crisp, cool days that might find you heading into your favourite coffee shop to grab a cup of warmth, and dwell in that inviting aroma that only a cozy cafe can bring.


I chose this beautiful fall/Thanksgiving image from one of my favorite stamp sets called A Season of Thanks.  I wanted to use the Timeless Tuesday challenge which is to create a NEGATIVE DIE CUT SHAPE.  As you can see here, I cut out the oval with my Spellbinders dies and set the image inside.


In the photo below you can see how I popped up the different layers to add depth.

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   This month we’re inviting you to “Grab A Cup” with us on the Flourishes Senior Design Team and be inspired by this fantastic photo as you create something equally warm and inviting. Next week we’ll be bringing you our November edition of new Flourishes Stamps, and we can’t wait! They’re absolutely fabulous! Because we know you want a chance to win these great sets, “Grab A Cup” and be inspired by this great coffee and treats photo as you create. Play in the challenge and you could win our whole November Release! Your keyword for entering into online galleries is FLLCNOV13. THE OFFICIAL RULES:
  • Simply create a card or project inspired by the photo above.
  • Entries need to be in by Friday November 15 at 5 PM EST
  • Those entries using Flourishes Stamps will be counted twice
  • You must link your creation on our InLinkz Widgit to be counted
  • You must have a link to our challenge in your blog post or gallery post
  • Please DO NOT combine challenges from other sites or locations. Only those entries that don’t combine will be in the running. Because this challenge means winning new Flourishes sets we want to see your beautiful creations made specifically for this challenge.
  • If you upload to SCS please use the keyword FLLCNOV13
  • We’ll announce the winners on Saturday in our Winner’s Circle Post here on the blog on Saturday November 16th, so check back then to find out if you are a winner!
I used two challenges for my card today.  The first was from the Timeless Tuesday challenge on the Flourishes blog.

FTTC245 Negative Die Cut

Second, I used the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches for my design.

Thanks for stopping by today and we look forward to seeing what you create! We’ll see you here on Wednesday November 13th when our delicious November Sneak Peeks start! Enjoy the inspiration and creating! And now for some wonderful Grab a Cup Inspiration, our Design Team has some beauties to show off to you:
Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

27 comments:

  1. This is beautiful Heather ... I really love how you coloured the corn ... beautiful layers too!

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  2. GORGEOUS. Wow! I love the layers and the coloring! You outdid yourself on this one!

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  3. Stunningly gorgeous, Heather! Three great challenges combined beautifully. Love the colors you used. Big WOW!

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  4. I just love all the popped up layering Heather! And that patterned sunflower is so gorgeous too!

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  5. Pretty card and beautifully colored!

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  6. WOW, that corn looks great, and I love the turquoise ribbon around it!! Very pretty!!

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  7. So pretty! love all the dimensions and the flower accent!

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  8. Beautiful card, I am really digging that sunflower button, super cute! TFS!!!

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  9. THIS IS GORGEOUS HEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL JOB!!!! LOVE the DIMENSION you've added to the IMAGE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND the NEGATIVE...die thingy!!! :P (I need to try this!) :)GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!:)

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  10. This is beautiful!! The negative really shows off the image!! I love the blue with the fall colors!
    Thanks for playing along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

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  11. Beautiful! Heather you popped the image up and it looks FABO!!! Wonderful coloring and beautiful card.

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  12. So very lovely, Heather! Gorgeous color of blues and yellows! You colored the image perfectly! It's a wonderful fall card!

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  13. This is just gorgeous Heather! I love the incredible depth you have created with the layering of your focal image within the oval die cut. Fabulous mix of patterned paper and colours and I love the little flower accent. Thanks for playing along with the Timeless Tuesday challenge this week.

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  14. Oh Heather... I love this! I love all the beautiful colours you pulled from the image. Your Indian corn is beautifully coloured. Gorgeous creation this week.

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  15. Heather, this is so, so pretty. I usually do "cute" cards, but this image has me tempted to try a pretty card..thank you for sharing your talent this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

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  16. A pretty card my friend. Your coloring looks awesome.

    Hugs~

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  17. LOVE how you colored the corn and the sunflower is a great detail!

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  18. Beautiful card Heather! You really brought the image to life! Love the layered flower!

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  19. My jaw dropped Heather! Your colouring and stitching are just so perfect - the colours, the crisp feel of the layout....a-ma-zing. Thank you SO much for coming to play at Tuesday Morning Sketches - I'm going to feature your gorgeous card on our Facebook page this morning: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tuesday-Morning-Sketches/165327566909261?ref=hl

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  20. Whoa.....your coloring is AMAZING! This is so pretty Heather....awesome double challenge card!!! That little sunflower is adorable...hope all is well with you! :)

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  21. Wow! Just Gorgeous Miss Heather!! Love your Wonderful coloring and all the Fab dimension and your Super take on the sketch too! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  22. This is LOVELY, warm and inviting Heather!

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  23. Heather, this card is fabulous...love the 3D effect! Awesome take on the inspiration photo! Hugs ~S~

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  24. So very beautiful Heather!! I love the soft colors and the way you layered with the image inside, really adds wonderful dimension to the card. The pretty flower is the perfect addition :)

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  25. so pretty. Love the small details and even the stamped lil beans...and of curse the colors...blue is the bestest...;0)...TFS..:0)

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!