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Wednesday 16 October 2013

Crafting with dragonflies DT post - Challenge # 13

Good morning all,

I have some exciting news! I can now announce that I am a new member of the DT team of Crafting with Dragonflies. In case you didn't already know, this is a fantastic challenge blog where the challenges alternate between cards and other papercraft items.

This week's challenge is to make a card along the theme of Nature, leaves and/or trees, and Hilde is generously supplying a prize for the winner.

This is what I created:


Hubby suggested the message on the inside of the card should read: "...To sweep up these blimmin' leaves", lol.

The recipe is as simple as can be... I drew a tree trunk and fussy-cut it before sticking it on the card to give it a little extra dimension. I then die-cut the leaves using the Spellbinders "foliage" die, using several different seasonal colours (a great way to use up some of those little pieces of leftover cardstock!). I drew on a couple of swirls to suggest movement, and finished off with the sentiment, which was a magazine freebie.

Why not hop on over to the Crafting with Dragonflies blog to see what the other DT have created?

Have a fantabulous day!

Sammy-x

16 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

A gorgeous little fall scene. Love the vibrant colours and falling leaves.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Sarah said...

A great CAS card Sammy. Thanks for the tip off, I've been over to take a peep and will be joining in for sure! xx

Wynn said...

Your card is lovely Sammy. Simple but effective. I love your swirls idea to give movement it works well.
Aren't we lucky to be part of this great team of Dragonfly crafters.
Hugs Wynn xx

happyglitzygirl said...

Great Card and wonderful blogpost, welcome to the team , Blessings Hilde

Sue said...

This is lovely Sammy! gorgeous colours huggles hun Sue xx

cotnob said...

This is lovely Sammy, fabulous autumn colours. I think your husband would get along with mine - that's just the type of comment he would make!
Pauline
x

Unknown said...

Beautiful CAS card, great to have you on board Hugs txx

~ Barb said...

I like the swirls too, great touch. And I lol'ed at your husband's idea for the inside sentiment :o) Looking forward to crafting with you, welcome!
{Hugs} Barb

Brenda in IN said...

Great card and perfect for the season. Hubby has a good sense of humor!

Diane said...

Very fun leaves and design.

Hugs Diane

Susan Hogan said...

Love your falling leaves and think your hubby's idea is great for the sentiment!

Dena said...

Cute card Sammy! Love the pretty autumn colors!!!
Hugs, Dena

Darnell said...

Congratulations on the DT spot, Sammy!! They are so lucky to have you on the team and this card is a perfect example of that! I really did laugh out loud at Mr. Sammy's quip for the inside sediment! Genius!! Hugs, Darnell

Anne said...

Congratulations on your design team position Sammy. This is lovely, a perfect interpretation of the theme and I LOVE your Hubby's sentiment suggestion, very funny!
Have a lovely weekend.
Anne x

Elise said...

hahahah ... your hubby is funny! :) That is so cute what he said! Well your card is so BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors!!

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Big Hugs,
Elise

judith@poppy cottage said...

Great card Sammy, love those Autumn colours, and your card design is fab. It's great to use up those bits of card, I always have loads lurking in my oddments box. Hugs, Judith xx