Paper Smooches SPARKS Picture Perfect Challenge - Welcome Autumn

Good afternoon; Guten Tag! I'm back to share another card with you all, this time one that I made for this week's Paper Smooches SPARKS Picture Perfect Challenge. Here is the inspiration photo we were given:

 

 

Now, I was also inspired by this card made by Alice Wertz.

 

I love how she did the leaves! I wanted to replicate this idea without replicating her card. While I do have the Fanciful Fall stamp set that Alice used, I opted instead to use the tree and the leaves from Paper Smooches' Autumn Groves (as well as the sentiment and the wind trail) and add in the little squirrel from the Spring Groves stamp set. I also wanted to try my hand at a technique I've seen where the solid leaves are simply stamped in color without an outline. This is similar to what Alice did above, but Alice masked her leaves while I simply layered them on top of one another. I wanted to go for that autumnal tree look where the colors blend together. I also opted not to color my images this time around. Overall, I'm pleased with how this card turned out, especially since I'm stepping out of my comfort zone to try stamping in new ways. Here is my version of the card:

 

 

I was honored to be selected as PRO Stamper in last week's Cool Shades challenge - thank you all so much!! It was my first PS SPARKS win ever, so I was absolutely thrilled to pieces! Check out this nifty badge that I earned, which I am also proudly displaying in my side bar.

 

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Comments

[Jocelyn Olson]

Hee hee. The squirrel and acorns look so cute! The leaves are fabulous, and I can definitely see the inspiration. So pretty! Thanks for joining us at Paper Smooches SPARKS!

[Heather - housesbuiltofcards]

SOOOO super cute! LOVE the leaves and that cute squirrel!!! So glad you played along at Paper Smooches SPARKS!!!

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[Savannah O'Gwynn]

FABULOUS card!! I love that you were inspired by Alice's card- and your take is perfect! LOVE that layered stamping! THANKS for joining in the fun with the Paper Smooches SPARKS Picture Perfect challenge <3 Hope you will link up your creations this week (it's ANYTHING GOES!!!)!!!