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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Autumn Leaf and Pumpkin Shaker Cards -Spellbinders Large and Small Die of the Month



Welcome Autumn - Shaker Cards for the Season

The start of a new month always means new challenges.  This month we also entered a new season and in NY, where I live, Autumn brings a rich array of colors; warm reds, purples, golden yellows, and so much more.  

The cards today combined numerous products and a few challenges rolled together into one post. It just happened that the products were harmonious, so why not, right? I'm using some shakers and stencils from Creative Embellishments, shaker mix from Buttons Galore and More, gorgeous papers from Maja Design in Sweden, and the sweetest dies from Spellbinders Monthly Die Club for October (the Large Die of the Month and  Spellbinders Small Die of the Month).


The Challenges: 
Two challenges this month seemed to have the same theme and color palette so they were blended. Creative Embellishments monthly challenge has a twist to use lace.  Maja Design's Mood Board focuses on the colors and the warmth of Autumn. 
                
                  Creative Embellishments - Leaf Shaker Set
     
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  The Shakers
Below are images of the shakers I used today: the  Creative Embellishments - Leaf Shaker  and  Pumpkin Shaker are new designs and simply fabulous for Autumn. 


                       enjoying outdoors - Maja design
                  Creative Embellishments - Leaf Shaker Set
  
     pumpkin shaker
Each were painted with inexpensive vanilla colored acrylic paint (not white and not cream, but the perfect blend of both), then inked with purples and brown distress ink. 

The finishing touch was to add some texture to the shaker with Creative Embellishments "Rope" stencil and heavy molding paste.
The stenciling did need to air dry before moving on the add the shaker mix.   


The little pumpkins and green leaves are Spellbinders Large Die of the Month  for October.  The lady with the home baked pie is Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for October. 


Each month, the die clubs have completely enchanted me and October's is perfect for the season. 
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                               Small Die of the Month Membership
                              Spellbinders -Small Die Club

     Large Die of the Month Membership


Let's Talk Shaker Mix
The shaker mix I selected is from Buttons Galore/28 Lilac Lane and is a festive and cheery combination of sequins, bead and buttons.  The image below shows the new Shimmerz shaker mix - in Desert Sky
Desert Sky Shimmerz Shaker Mix
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Here is the second card made using Creative Embellishments - Leaf Shaker shaker mix from Buttons Galore and More, and gorgeous "Enjoying Outdoors" paper collection from Maja Design in Sweden.


If you live in an area or have traveled to an area that has a distinct Autumn, you have probably experienced the golden tones shown in the Mood Board from Maja Design. 

 For me, the challenge image feels like warm Autumn day as the sun is setting - what's called the "golden hour".  In photography, the golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky.  


I chose the beautiful "Enjoying Outdoors" collection from Maja Design as  my backdrop for an autumn shaker card. 

enjoying outdoors - Maja design





Thanks for stopping here. Have a creative day. 


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                            Spellbinders Clubs - Small Die of the Month
                  Spellbinders -Small Die Club
     Spellbinders Clubs - Large Die
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                           Small Die of the Month Membership
                  Spellbinders -Small Die Club
     Large Die of the Month Membership
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pumpkin shaker
Creative Embellishments  - Pumpkin Shaker

Creative Embellishments Shakers
Creative Embellishments - Shaker Sets

enjoying outdoors - Maja design
   Creative Embellishments     - Leaf Shaker Set
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Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors
Desert Sky Shimmerz Shaker Mix
Buttons Galore - Shimmerz Shaker Mix -Desert Sky RZ105

rope stencil

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1 comment:

  1. Wow! These are so beautiful. I just received the small die in the mail and love your ideas here.

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