Sunday 4 October 2009

Carol's Sketch Fun #15 and Penny Black Saturday Challenge #69: 'Autumn Breezes'

This is for two challenges. Actually current ones! I was determined to enter something ON TIME, for once! lol

I haven't done anything on the Penny Black challenge for probably a year, and I love this season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, so it was a delight to enter their current challenge, which is:

AUTUMN BREEZES

And of course, the card layout is for Carol's Sketch Fun #15, here on the left. Great sketch! I loved using it.

I've used Penny Black's Xmouse Ornament stamp. Am loving that little mouse, and think I will get lots of use from him.. with ~ or without ~ his snowflake! ;o)

The leaf is from the PSX stamp I used for the border, watercoloured, as is the mouse, along with Distress Inks for the shading around the edges.


Bazzill cardstock, raffia, autumn leaf brads and punchies and a copper word embellishment, "Wish". The leaf is also touched with Decoart glamour dust.






14 comments:

Daisy Chain said...

Hiya Chris.

I adore this card. It's so cute. Love what you've done with the leaves. very autumnal.

Hugs Debbie xx

Kath Stewart said...

beautiful card chris....love the cute image and your papers are gorgeous....thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC...hugs kath xxxxx

Vicky said...

Wow Chris, real autumnal feel. I'm struggling with the whole autumn theme, although I do love this time of year. :)x

Lesley Edmonds said...

Ooo this is beautiful Chris. I just love those leaf stamps. Gorgeous colours.
Lesley x

Rosette said...

Mm drling image and beautiful layout!! You did it again my friend :)

debby4000 said...

Adorable card, beautiful colours and wonderful sweet PB image.
luv
Debby

Beth said...

This is such a beautiful card! I love the leaf border and the way you've coloured the little stamp! Thanks for joining in with the PB challenge!

Beth xx

Dawn said...

Awww this is gorgeous - love the stamped border and that wee mouse too!

My pumpkin font is an actual sticker I had in my stash, have had it for ages lurking!!
I think it might be from Serdndipity.

Carol said...

Hi Chris, glad you could play this time :)
I LOVE the leafy border you have stamped all around the card....looks amazing! I think it's perfect for the PB challenge and perfect for my sketch too....love the coppery bits as well :)

Hugs
Carol x

Carol said...

Lovely card x

Unknown said...

Love the leaves and the tiny mouse so sweet.Great card.
bye bye,Lean.

theneon said...

Chris! You have done an amazing creation for this challenge! The black stamping is so elegant!

Pauline C said...

Stunning card Chris - love how you have used the leaf edging and masked the mouse ... I've seen him masked with a few things but not a leaf before ... sooo cute! . Thanks for joining in this week's PBSC
Pauline x

Allison said...

love it Chris, very autumnal
AllisonX