The inspiration for this fall tree was a photo I took on a trip to the Grand Canyon two years ago. I referred back to the photo to color the leaves. The picture was taken in the parking lot of the hotel and there was a long row of probably six trees amassed in color.
I began by stamping the tree trunk and branches in brown and then stamped each leaf in different directions and colored with Copics. Then using a mask I lightly sponged blue and then stamped the sentiment. This focal piece was then die cut and attached to the white card base.
Stamps - Paper Smooches "Gently Seasonal," Sweet & Sassy Stamps "Rhubarb's Autumn Joys"
Inks - Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa, SU! Bashful Blue
Paper - Neenah, PTI White Card Stock
Die Cut - Lil Inker Stitched Rectangle
Very pretty! The lightly sponged background really pops the tree nicely. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous graduated colour on those fabulous leaves, Barb ... such a lovely sense of movement with those that are just tumbling from the branches! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSweet image Babs. Love your pretty autumn leaves and the masked oval background --- fantastic design. Thanks for playing along at ATCAS. xx
ReplyDeleteBEEE-utilful leaves...just love your sweet fall tree!
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