Aug 27 2008
Acorn Thanks
Still playing with First Fruits by Papertrey Ink. This is my 3rd day of uploads using this autumn set. Today’s card features the acorn image — fun!! I will have anotherpost using the pinecones and boughs, but that’ll have to wait for a few days. I made this card specifically for a man, and I think these papers work great for a masculine card — still using the Fall Harvest Mat Pack by K & Co. from Michaels. I’m really enjoying these rich autumn papers. They are heavy and almost have a feeling of being coated — just a small pad, but it’ll easily get me through this autumn season.
- Stamps: First Fruits by Papertrey Ink
- Paper: PTI White, SU Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Fall Harvest Mat Pack by K & Co.
- Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black, SU Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Ruby Red.
- Accessories: Leaf Punch by McGill, SU Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware, Corner Rounder, Ticket Corner Punch, Dimensional.
Again, a simple card. The acorn is stamped on the white, and the acorn cap is then stamped on another sheet, cut out and popped up. I enjoy the options with all the words offered in this set — and a simple “Thankful for you” is just what I needed here. My leaves are punched, and I get a lot of questions every time I use this punch. Here’s a close-up:
I first stamp the paper with a bit of background stamping, tone on tone, and really, just about any stamp will do, just to get a bit of visual texture on the paper. Then punch out the leaves, then I quickly draw in some vein lines — nothing fancy — just some quick lines, then I sponge the edges of the leaves, again tone on tone. Finally, I curl up the ends a bit with my fingers before adhering to the card. And WHERE to find this punch is always the question — it is made by McGill. I purchased it years ago in a small LSS in Wisconsin. I recently did a Google search and couldn’t find it, but they do have aleaf in another shape, which is equally as nice. If anyone else searches and does happen to find this punch, I’d sure appreciate knowing where — thanks!!!
Editing: Oh my gosh — you guys are TOO great!!! Susan Roberts (rainy) found this leaf punch here, and Judy Walsh found some FABULOUS leaf punches by Marvy that both cut AND emboss the veins at the same time — to die for!!! But they are a bit pricey as you need to buy them in a set of 3 for $60 – ouch!!!! But they look wonderful — see them here. THANK YOU LADIES — YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! OK, here’s one of those alone for $22, and another and the third! OR, check out this set ofHarvest dies by Spellbinders, and this page has more Spellbinder dies. Thanks, Jerri Kay, for pointing out the Spellbinder dies — fabulous!!!
And tomorrow we have our regular Friday Stamp Simply Challenge — but we’ve added a fun twist to it for the next 6 weeks — so be sure to stop in and see what we all have up our sleeeves — it’ll be super fun to play along!!! Again, I’m so glad you took the time to stop in — thank you so much!!! We are still enjoying beautiful fall weather, mildly warm with beautiful breezes — can’t get much better!!! Hope you are having a great week as well!!!
30 responses so far
Thanks for explaining your leaves, they are just so cool. I love them.
And the two piece acorn is adorable. I love everything about this card including the plain paper a favorite of mine. AND YIPPEE I am the first to post a comment. TFS
I meant PLAID paper!! Oh dear.
Another beautiful card with this set. I’m really liking it, and I love your paper choices with it. Oh, more to add to my list of “must haves.” You really must stop tempting me. 🙂
Oh this is just beautiful! I love all the colors and elements. GORGEOUS!
You are such an enabler!! rofl!! I just had to find that leaf punch, and I did here: http://www.scrapbook-creations.com/mcg91700.html
And yes… I bought one! Does this give you a hint as to how much I LOVE this card!?!!
Darn, Sharon! Am I going to have to go find that leaf punch and fall mat stack???!!! This is a lovely project.
Sharon,
Everyday you make me want this stamp set even more. You have done 3 beautiful cards with it and this one is no exception. I love the plaid and the rich earth tone colors. Thanks for your explaination of the leaves.
As usual, great job!
Joan
Very nice card, thanks for sharing.
I’ve seen these punches in catalogs. They cut AND emboss the veins!
http://www.paperwishes.com/products/4009319
What a gorgeous fall card. I love the rounded corners!
Your three fall cards are really beautiful, Sharon. I definitely have to find that K and Company paper (I’m a sucker for plaids) — and the leaf punches.
Another gorgeous autumn creation!! You are quite the enabler — I broke down and bought First Fruits yesterday, and now I need a punch!! As much as I love the season, they will get plenty of use! Thanks, as always, for your inspiration! 🙂
Beautiful!!
I just love fall–and this is cozy–just like a bulky sweater and hot cider!
I love both the main image and those LOVELY leaves!!
It shouldn’t be long before you have some beautiful color up there!! (almost jealous that you get to see it so early–but I am glad to wait for the snow-;) )
Gorgeous Sharon, simply gorgeous! Such a perfect Fall card for a guy. I couldn’t help but take at peek at the punches, wow, incredibly expensive! Spellbinders and Cuttlebug both have leaf dies that are very reasonable and Spellbinders’s die can be embossed with the embossing mat.
Your card is beautiful and thanks for sharing the details on how to do the leaves!
This is a really beautiful card! The colors are gorgeous – I love fall colors:) Thank you for the instructions on making your beautiful leaves, too.
Beauteous!!
sharon, i am really loving all the things you are doing with that papertrey set!! (enabler). i also picked up that fall paper pad a while back and LOVE it! the squirrels paper is so fun! talk to you soon! sus
So beautiful– everything that you are doing with this set spells FABULOUS!
How cool to have a link to that punch– I have been looking for it for some time! Thanks!
Gorgeous! I could do without the enabling!!!!
This is so gorgeous, Sharon!!! Of course I love the images, but the paper and leaves put this over the top!! Thank you for the info on the punches and die cuts!!
Love the sketch and the rounded corners, and then that big beautiful acorn and those real-life looking leaves are just wonderful, Sharon! Bravo!!
This card is absolutely goreous! And, how about that shopping posse you have who is willing to enable like that!?!?! hehe! Another beauty Sharon!!! 🙂
I’ve been pondering as I continually go to the papertreyink store and view this set! I love it! One day yes.. one day no.. I love everything you’ve made and am really leaning towards yes!
Thanks for the details about the leaves. I have a older Sizzix die that looks a lot like that one. I’ll have to try your technique.
Wow! Love the paper, the stamps, the leaves!! THANKS for all those links to the punches. Your leaves are just fabulous! Gosh, I love this card!
Sharon – You are certainly making me glad I have already purchased this set AND have a Cuttlebug leaf set. If my cards come out half as FAB as yours I will be thrilled !! TFS!! 🙂
This is just fantastic!
whoa! love this one…simply elegant for the man in your life!
Debi Nicol at yahoo dot com
It gave me a great idea for the save the date and thank you cards for my wedding. Thanks again for another great card.
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