Today, I am honored to share some projects I made using Melanie Muenchinger's newest set A Year of Leaves!
I have been so drawn to the more clean style of cards lately! Not that I'm ready to give up on all the layers, embellishments, & dimension I so love to add to my cards..but it's nice to change things up once in a while! I stamped the acorn (and sentiment) in Rich Cocoa Memento ink and then colored it in with Copics. I used the largest die from the square Nestabilities and embossed it to create the "frame". I added some stitching, piercing, and a button for accents.
This next project is a definite departure from my regular style, but I had a specific person in mind while making this...
When I first saw this set (A Year of Leaves), I kept thinking how beautiful the leaves were...and really could stand alone. So, that is exactly what I did for this set! :-)
I had some of these specialty watercolor cards (and matching envelopes) in my stash and thought they would be perfect to create a notecard set using the leaves as the main image!
Just like in my first card, I used my Nestabilites dies (oval) to create an embossed frame around each of the leaves.
I just love how Melanie included some smaller sentiments (there are some gorgeous larger ones as well), as they were perfect for these small note cards!
I embossed the leaves and sentiments with Gold detail embossing powder then watercolored the leaves using reinkers.
Melanie Muenchinger's newest set "A Year of Leaves" is now available for purchase! (You can see the full set under "What's New!" at Gina K Designs.) This is a year round set including an assortment of leaves and nature images with coordinating quotes and greetings to suit any occasion.
You can see more samples today using "A Year of Leaves" on Melanie's blog, and from the lovely and talented Sharon Johnson, and Geri Utterback!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! ~Laurie
Missing You Card
Stamps: A Year of Leaves (Gina K Designs)
Paper: Kraft c.s., Vintage Cream c.s., Jenni Bowlin patterned paper
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento Ink, Chamomile Vintage Ink
Accessories: Button, String, Sewing Machine, Nestabilities, Copic markers
Note Card Gift Set
Stamps: A Year of Leaves (Gina K Designs)
Paper: Watercolor Note Cards, Dusty Durango, Clear Acetate
Ink: Versamark, Various Classic Pads for watercoloring
Accessories: Nestabilities, Gold Detail e.p., Raffia
