Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - Inspirational Photo Series: Pumpkins & Polka Dots

 


Cardstock and stamps. Sometimes you've just gotta get down to basics and see what happens. That's what I did when I interpreted this month's photo for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!


 

My first inclination was to do something with polka dots...but I thought that might be too predictable, so I decided to create a colorful falling leaves motif with a few dots mixed in.

I absolutely love using my stamps to create the suggestion of movement. It's such a fun and simple technique that can "snazzify" a one-layer card.



For this card, I used my Falling Leaves stamp set. Since I wanted to stamp varied sizes of leaves, I did something that is probably going to make you cringe...I cut apart the leaves stamp that is intended for matching up with the branch. Blasphemy, right?

Truth be told, I am way more likely to use the leaves individually than as a joined group. It just jives with my cardmaking style! 

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Hopping!

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI (Falling Leaves, assorted small circle stamps)
Ink: Impress Ink (Honey, Chamomile, Mango, Chocolate) Stampin Up (Pumpkin Pie)
Cardstock:  PTI (white)

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46 comments:

  1. LaurieOctober 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Very pretty!

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  2. GladysOctober 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    beautiful card!

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  3. AudreyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Super fabulous as always! :)

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  4. SusanOctober 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful card! I love this set!

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  5. AllyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Very pretty. I love the leaves and the Autumn colors. And very smart on cutting apart the stamp to get more use out of it! Great card. ;-)

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  6. Desw2331October 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Not blasphemy! :) I cut stuff apart ALL the time. Very beautiful card! I LOVE it! Reminds me of a scrapbook page I did once with strawberries!

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  7. Jen CarterOctober 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    This is gorgeous Amber!! Love all those leaves!

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Look at you numero uno! I think you use your stamps so beautifully and you're always coming up with clever ways to use them, so why not cut them up to serve your agenda?

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  9. Linda SuarezOctober 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love how you used the leaf stamps. Way to go!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Lovely card!

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  11. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Now how did you manage to be number one in the blog hop??? you are SUPER fly:) love your autumn card!

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  12. InkyfingersOctober 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    This is so pretty and the leaves really do have great movement.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  13. Meredith MacRitchieOctober 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    And Amber does it again....

    Seriously, you can stamp like I've never seen. You created this pattern PERFECTLY, and those leaves really do look like they're falling into a pile!!

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  14. GayatriOctober 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Wow! So pretty, Amber. Love your style :)

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  15. Karen C.October 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Lovely falling leaves for an autumn card. I don't think I could cut apart my stamps, but you've certainly given me something to think about!!

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  16. Leigh PennerOctober 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    This is so gorgeous and perfect!

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  17. golf_megOctober 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This is just lovely. And I cut apart stamps also! from Martha

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  18. LeeOctober 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Very pretty!

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  19. Cecilie @ ancema.dkOctober 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What a lovely interpretation. You've really taken the photo and let yourself be inspired rather than doing a literal things. Kudos!

    Cecilie
    http://ancema.dk

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  20. ErinOctober 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love the single layer cards! Colors are gorgeous!!

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  21. Susie MooreOctober 25, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I love the simplicity and elegance of your card.

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  22. CristinaOctober 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Well, you know I approve of cutting apart your crafting supplies. :) Beautiful card!

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  23. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Love it! So very pretty and reminiscent of a true Fall day with the leaves dropping off the trees.

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  24. Wendy ten HoveOctober 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oeh, wauw!! Looooove your card!! All those leaves are sooo gorgeous this way! And I'm with you on cutting the stamp if in that way you use it more often. Way to go!!!Perfect!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  25. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Love it, Amber! And no blasphemy at all, I make "stamp surgery" all the time ;)

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  26. JillOctober 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    So pretty and delicate!

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  27. Caren BOctober 25, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Very pretty and fally!

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  28. AnnOctober 25, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I've no problem with cutting stamps apart - they fit back together easily.

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  29. Marlena M.October 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful movement of leaves, Amber. ;)

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  30. NotSoccer MomOctober 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    just beautiful! it really looks like the leaves are "falling!"

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  31. Katie GehringOctober 25, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    This is stunning!

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  32. @JoyceCasaldiOctober 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    What a fantastic idea, love the leaves!

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  33. DanaOctober 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wow!! Love the leaves!!

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  34. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Love it.

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  35. cards by caraOctober 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Wow - love this one layer wonder ... gorgeous colours and layout. :)

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  36. Vicki DutcherOctober 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Fabulous one layer card~

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  37. SoniaOctober 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    so pretty! What an amazing one layer card - clean & simple & eye catching!

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  38. samantha's cardsOctober 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    such a pretty card

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  39. LoriOctober 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful one layer card. Love how the falling leaves frame the sentiment.

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  40. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    beautifully CAS! great design

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  41. Helen F.October 25, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Oh so pretty! Love the sentiment too,

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  42. carol (krillsister)October 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Very pretty. Love how those leaves are floating to the ground.

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  43. Suzanne RussellOctober 26, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Simply fabulous, as always, Amber! thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  44. babarOctober 28, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Wonderful art work done on card to show the Autumn theme.
    loyalty card printing
    PVC cards

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  45. Danielle FlandersOctober 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Your work is beautiful!
    Danielle

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  46. SusieNovember 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Very nice! I really think this card is a winner in all aspects. Design, color, technique. It just pops with autumnal vision.

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