Sunday 18 September 2016

Pile It On! Challenge - Autumn Colours/Theme

It's time for another fun Pile It On! Challenge...and this fortnight the theme is:

'Autumn Colours/Theme'

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I actually used a Christmas stamp on my project...it's called 'Snow Dust' by Penny Black...I heat embossed it using 'Kettle Copper' powder...and thought that it looked like leaves being blown off the trees...rather than snow! I then blended lots of Autumnal coloured Distress Inks over the top...colours used: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss & Brushed Corduroy. To create some texture in the background, I splattered it with some plain water droplets, then patted off the excess with a paper towel, which removed a little colour in those places. I then stamped a Hero Arts 'Music' background stamp over the top...inked with 'Pumice Stone' Distress Ink, but partially removed before stamping. To finish, I inked around the edges with some more of the 'Brushed Corduroy' Distress Ink, and added some ribbon and twill in co-ordinating colours.


Here's a close-up of the copper embossing:


Here are the challenges I've piled on:


For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the Pile It On! Challenge.

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful Fall tag! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Halloween Colors’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

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  2. So beautiful is your tag and the Autumn colours are stunning x

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  3. Hi this is a stunning tag. Thank you for joining us at Fantasy Stampers Challenge 71 “In the Fall” Hugs Jackie (DT)

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  4. A wonderful creation! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations! xxx

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  5. Super tag, you've really captured the autumnal colours beautifully!
    Janice x

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  6. Great creation. Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations this fortnight.
    CraftyNatalie- DT

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  7. A beautiful autumn tag in lovely warm autumn colours. I like the gold embossing. Stunning.
    Thanks for joining our challenge at Addicted to Stamps. Marlies

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  8. Hi I'm back again. I've allready said your tag is stunning but I didn't also thank you for joining the music challenge at Fussy and Fancy. Sorry. Marlies x

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  9. What a gorgeous fall tag! I love it! Thanks for joining us this month at SparkleNSprinkle Creative Challenge!

    Jess - DT
    www.freshbyjess.blogspot.ca

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  10. Fabulous Tag Helen, my favourite colours :) x

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  11. Fantastic Tag. Thank you for joining us at Addicted to stamps. hugs
    laurigami

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x