Good Thursday morning and welcome to the Impression Obsession design team “Colors of Fall” challenge. For my project I used the Leaves set and Banners and Tails paired with the Blessings sentiment.
I had lots of fun coloring the Leaves with Pan Pastel colors and finishing with the Metallic Rich Gold. Oh my goodness. The pictures does not do these leaves justice. If you love gold but in a more subdued appearance then you will definitely want to try out the rich gold.
I applied the three colors on the leaves-Bright Yellow Green 680.3, Red Iron Oxide 380.5, Orange 280.5. You can see my Leaves with Pan Pastel step by step tutorial here.
I added gold glimmer to the leaves by applying a light coat of gold pastel and then formed the leaves using my stylus and molding pad. I attached the ;eaves to the card base with glossy accents. Here are a couple closer views to show the faint gold glimmer on the leaves. They are so much more beautiful in person that shows in the photos.
You can click on the photos to see a larger view.
The gold layer behind the leaves and small banner tails were colored with the rich gold pastel to create the perfect match for the leaves.
Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!). A random challenge card will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!
I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge. Thanks for coming by today.
Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
Stamps:Blessings Ink: Scattered Straw (sentiment) Accessories: Impression Obsession Leaves, Banners and Tails, Pan Pastel– Bright Yellow Green 680.3, Red Iron Oxide 380.5, Orange 280.5, Metallic Rich Gold 911.5, Sofft Knives and Covers, Scor-Pal, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Glue Dots, Metal Adapter Plate , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Guillotine Paper Cutter
very beautiful
hugs Linda
another beautiful card- I love fall and the leaves- you captured the beauty once again. deb
These are beautiful. I been playing with the Pan pastels now for a few days, but you just made it so much easier with your one, two, three steps and your done. Then do the impressing with the stylus. You’ve made me into an artist. Thanks so much. I have loved every card you have done so far since I subscribed to Kitty Craft.
Pan Pastels on leaves, a great combination for a beautiful result!
A totally elegant Fall card, Kittie, but then all of your cards have an elegance to them. I am really loving the colors against the white!!
Gorgeous card!
Good Morning, Kittie. Love those leaves. such beautiful fall colors. and also like the long card. fits a perfect “10 office envelope. …..hugs
Fantastic leaves, they look so realistic
Beautiful card…I LOVE my Pan Pastels and the dies you have used!!
Glorious leaves and card Kittie! So realistic!!!!
Kittie, this is just gorgeous…. Fall & spring are my favorite times of the year for color… I’ve put Pan Pastels on my christmas list…. he better take the hint or I’ll buy them and he will get to pay for them….lol. I loved this card, my friend, and ty for sharing your creativity
Kittie: I just received my set of pan pastels and I am so happy to get your tutorial. This card is lovely but I think it will take practice for mine to look as good as yours.
This card is sooooo Awesome!! Your leaves are Gorgeous!!