Wednesday, September 16, 2015

CardMaker & Paper Smooches Blog Hop: Autumn Grove Card

Today the ladies on the Cardmaker Magazine blog team are joining together with the talented ladies over at Paper Smooches to share some of their newest fun products for September!


For my card I was given the Autumn Grove stamp set along with their newest birch tree dies to play with.  I thought it would be fun to ink up the background to look like dusk behind the die-cut trees.  To give my tree trunks the glow of moonlight, I cut them from both black (for the outline) and again from white cardstock which I shaded with neutral grey Copic markers.

For my sentiment, I inked up a piece of scratch cardstock with a blend of yellow and orange ink using a foam applicator and then stamped the sentiment over the top afterwards.  The little scarecrow and three pumpkins were colored with Copic markers and fussy cut to finish my scene.  I had so much fun creating this card!  :)

To add some fun to our hop...Paper Smooches is choosing TWO lucky winners to receive a $25 gift code to shop at the PS store.  Winners will be chosen randomly from the participating blogs.  You will have until Sept. 18th at midnight est to comment.  Winners will be announced on the Paper Smooches blog on Sept 19th.


Make sure to stop by and check out all the other amazing creations by the other ladies joining us today.  The lovely Teri Anderson is your next stop in the hop.  :)

Here's a complete list of everyone playing along as well.  :)
Interested in the products I used to create my projects today?  To make supplies easier for you to find, I have listed them below (affiliate links included). 
Supplies Used (available at Scrapbook.com)

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72 comments:

  1. New CreationsSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    This could not be any cuter!!! I LOVE how you used that set!!! :) I've always liked that set but didn't know how I would use it. Thanks for the inspiration! --- just adorable!!!

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  2. BarbSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Perfect fall card!

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  3. Becca YahrlingSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Great scene - love it! Great coloring.

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  4. BrookeSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Very cute!

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  5. lizSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    This is cute makes me think of the tin man in the Wizard of OZ

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  6. ScrapthatSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Sweet card Mendi! TFS

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  7. slangSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Love the strong bold colors. Great card.

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  8. cmSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Your scarecrow scene is a work of art; something that, if framed, would be fabulous Halloween home decor! Pure delight!
    ~carol

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  9. randomositySeptember 16, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I really love how you shaded everything. I have stamps and supplies but never seem to find the time to do it. I'll have to find a time to do it and use some of your cards as inspiration!

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  10. Kathy HSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Fantastic coloring on this card! Love the design too!

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  11. LesLeeSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    OOH I love this card... it looks very warm and cozy... and the little black bird in the background makes it almost halloweenish LOL... great job. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  12. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Such a gorgeous night time card! Love your night sky! It's perfect and the trees really do give the illusion of moonlight shining off them. I really LOVE that scarecrow!!! Makes me want to grab this stamp set just for that scarecrow alone! Great card my friend!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  13. Mary-Anne VSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful colouring! Great card for fall.

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  14. elf1023September 16, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I just love fall colors, and this just puts me in the mood. Great card!

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  15. GloriaSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Wow !
    It is wonderful autumn card!
    I love your coloring!

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  16. LoisSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Love it! Your sponging is amazing!

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  17. VickiSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    It's obvious you put a lot of time and extra effort into this card. It's so beautiful! I love the night sky. An unexpected surprise.

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  18. Dana JoySeptember 16, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Holy WOW Mendi. This card is amazing!! Loving all the details.

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  19. Java JunkieSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Love the dusk background and the POP of orange. Beautiful card!

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  20. Chitra NairSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Wowww!! Such an amazing card, love your coloring!!!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I LOVE this stamp set from Paper Smooches. Love the bright colors on your card.

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  22. Emma RoseSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Fab card, love the colouring

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  23. Michele K. HendersonSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Adorable autumn cad! I love this bright, vivid color! Wow! Super cute!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  24. AJ BodineSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Just beautiful, your background is shaded so lovely to created the dusk sky and the trees are illuminated perfectly!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Great card, the perfect Halloween card for my niece.

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  26. Donna CalaSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    WOW Mendi, that is awesome shading.

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  27. Renee MSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Such a cute scene, and your colors used and the coloring you did is fabulous!

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  28. NatalieSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Great looking card. Love the coloring you did. Thank you for sharing.

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  29. bevSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Cute card!

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  30. A Tad Bit OffSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Cute card

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  31. Deb SelbySeptember 16, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Like the intense colours

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  32. Rosy NewlunSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Egads! Your colors are so rich, deep, vibrant, glowing!!!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Great coloring! So cute.

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  34. Karen DSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    I love the card, it is so cute and the coloring is beautiful. Plus, the die is one of my favorites!

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  35. irisesther54September 16, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    What a great card. Love autumn.

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  36. Brandi RSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Fantastic card! LOVE the coloring and the adorable scene ♥

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  37. mandaljSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Fabulous card - love the effect you've given the trees!

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  38. MigdaliaSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    I absolutely adore the pretty background/scene! Such a fabulous & fun card!
    Have a blessed day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M

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  39. McStamperSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Just love your darling fall card.

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  40. Celeste a.k.a. KraftyKardsSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Absolutely adorable card. Way too cute!!!

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  41. terriavidreader (IN-USA)September 16, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Cute card. Yea, I think fall is here.

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  42. Amy C.September 16, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Wow, this is a stunner! The saturation of colors is fabulous. You created a wonderful scene!

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  43. RahmatSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Very vibrant card with the perfect autumn colors.

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  44. TracyM #6773September 16, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    DELIGHTFUL card Mendi!!!
    LOVE your scene, colours and colouring - WOW - the trees look AMAZING, as does the POP of colour in your sentiment banner, scarecrow and pumpkins - LOVE IT ALL!!!

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  45. Denise BryantSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Absolutely adorable card! Love the colors and that darling scarecrow!

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  46. Savannah O'GwynnSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    LOVE your Fall scene! Great card all around;)

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  47. Celeste GoffSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Wow Mendi! I love, love, love this card!!!

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  48. Daria Z.September 16, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    What a fabulous card - gorgeous coloring and a fun little scene.

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  49. Taunya ButlerSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    MENDI - WOW - love this card and the totally awesome Fall scene you have created - I adore your coloring and the birch trees look so cool and it looks like a spooky Halloween night at the corn maze!! Wonderfully done -and I think you are a ROCK STAR!!!

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  50. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Wonderful coloring and really pretty fall inspiration!

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  51. SamanthaSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Wow I love all the details you put into the background of the card.

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  52. cghundleySeptember 16, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Fabulous scene here.
    The scarecrow is so
    neat looking.
    Carla from Utah

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  53. CraftyPawsSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Gorgeous colors in this fall card! Love those birch trees. TFS Hugs, Kristina

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  54. CraftyPawsSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Gorgeous colors in this fall card! Love those birch trees. TFS Hugs, Kristina

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  55. AnnaSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Great card, and I love how you've captured a slightly spooky nighttime feel with the colours.

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  56. ZarahSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:09 AM

    Oh my goodness! That is absolutely amazing! Love the sky and those deep, glowy oranges on the pumpkin and scarecrow... and that bird in the trees. Stunning!!

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    I love scenes on cards..But this card is on top...Amazing work.Amazing coloring and background..Thanks for sharing...

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  58. Sue DSeptember 17, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Wow--love this scene and your coloring.

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  59. MariaSeptember 17, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Sweet card and a lovely scene. Great colours.
    Maria x

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  60. JeanneSeptember 17, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    What a great fall card. Looks fun and a bit spooky at the same time. :)

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  61. Carolina KathySeptember 17, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Love your Autumn/Halloween card! Great colors! THx for sharing your creativity.

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  62. Tammy LSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I can't seem to master the 'scene' card but you seem to do it flawlessly and it makes me want to! Its a beautiful card!

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  63. Sarah Ashley PoschSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Hey, it's tough to make a good evening card, but you've mastered it! REally nice!

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  64. Julie BSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Another amazing card!

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  65. Ann KSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Awesome card - love that stamp set. Perfect for autumn and Halloween too.

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  66. Lisa KSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Wow! That card is so lovely. I have never tried a night card. You do a great job.

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  67. Helen GullettSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Oh this is just too cute to spoke! Love that background work!

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  68. Kathy SchweinfurthSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Mendi, wowzer!! Your coloring is truly amazing - such a work of art!!

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  69. None NoneSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Wow - what an amazing scene! The depth of color and shading is just incredible!

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  70. Indy's DesignsSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    What a wonderful autumn scene!

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  71. Stacy MorganSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Now this is darling! your little scarecrow is super cute. Great shading on the background.

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