Thursday, October 1, 2015

Autumn/Halloween with Michael Strong Stamps

The ladies in the Michael Strong Yahoo group are having a Halloween/Autumn Blog Hop today- it is Michael's Birthday. Happy Birthday Michael!!!

 The Hop started at Michael's Blog, and if you are hopping, you came here from Peg's Blog : )

 I decided to make an Autumn card- I have a goal to USE stamps that have NOT seen ink yet. I used the Seasonal Silhouettes stamp set.


 I used Distress ink pads on the background and blended on Fall colors : Barn Door, Shabby Shutters, Wild Honey and Rusty Hinge. I inked up the leaf and not the outer border using Distress markers Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Barn Door and Wild Honey. I added Antique Linen over the top as the white cardstock was a little stark looking......  Next, I added the black border with the Distress Ink (Black) marker.  I huffed on the stamp and I really like how the leaves have variety in color.

  The sentiment is from McMahon Five Designs (which has closed).
  I used cardstock from DCWV Brights, and added a few sequins (generic).

 Your next stop on the Hop is Laura.

If you leave a comment on all of the blogs, you will have a chance to WIN Mike's new Pumpkin Harvest stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

26 comments:

Hetty said...

That is such a lovely Fall card,Shelly.
Beautiful colors. Thank you for playing along in the Blog Hop.

kiwimeskreations said...

What a lovely card Shelly - love your colours and the way you have used them!
Blessings
Maxine

Diana said...

The wind is blowing the leaves in all the color.very nice.

s.mcfeggan@gmail.com said...

Great card Shelly! I too need to use stamps that have not yet seen ink! LOL I know I have alot of them too! Wonder how that happens? heehee

Michael said...

Hi Shelly! Love this card and the format too. The colors are spectacular and your composition is perfect!
Thanks for sharing.
Mike

Rosie Guiher said...

Love the colors of your leaves. Great fall card. Thanks for sharing.I also like the design of your card.

Carolee said...

Beautiful card. I love the fall colors.

MiamiKel said...

How fabulous, Shelly! Sounds like a fun hop - love your Autumnal card, my friend!

Laura said...

Shelly, I love your card! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Love the colors and layers you used. Thanks for the tutorial on how you created this beautiful card. I need to CASE your idea!! hugs, Laura

CraftyJo said...

It's lovely Shelly, the colours are just like I've seen riding around the countryside today :)

Janis said...

Gorgeous card. Love the beautiful leaves and colors!!
<3 J

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McStamper said...

Love your pretty fall card.

Donna said...

Beautiful fall colors. I love to see the leaves in fall. My favorite season. I need to get more fall cards done. Your card has inspired me. Hope all is well with you!

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Fabulous fall card. I love the design.

Heidi said...

Absolutely a gorgeous fall card! Wonderful!

Ina Good said...

Lovely Fall card I so miss fall colors I am in Florida green green green I miss the Illinois fall!

Unknown said...

Your card is lovely Shelly. Michael Strong was a regular teacher at one of the local scrapbook stores I used to be a DT member at. His classes were always so popular. He's a sweet man.

Danette said...

I love this card and the stamps wish I liked making cards so I could stamp like this

Penny said...

Oooh, what a beautiful palette! Love how you stamped all the leaves--really great background! Love the little leaves on the center piece, too! The twine bow and sequins finish it off perfectly! :^)
Hope you are having a good weekend! (Sorry that your Bears are dismantling your team already. Bummer.)
Hugs, Penny

NanaConnie said...

Beautiful fall card, my friend! Love how you framed the individual leaves and have them in a falling pattern. Wonderful.

Lynn McAuley said...

Such beautiful autumn leaves, Shelly! And what a fabulous layout!

Unknown said...

This is so lovely. I love how warm and rich the colors are. It is definitely welcoming the incoming fall weather.

Unknown said...

Oh my! I love all the cards on your blog, Shelly!

The Fall card is creative.

Diana Enns said...

Beautiful card - love the dimensions and the "warm fall colors" in this card.

ModernaDesignsArt said...

Shelly, it's a great idea to use this trigger and let those stamps see the daylight (lol).
Your card is adorable!
Thanks for sharing your art.
Happy Halloween!
Dorly Weitzen, Israel

Lisa said...

So gorgeous!! I love the fall colors!! The design is fabulous!! What a beautiful card!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
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