Monday, October 12, 2015

The Challenge -#46 Color!

Yes! it is color time at The Challenge!  Or 'colour' if you choose it! 

In Michigan we celebrate Autumn with Color Tours - just a leisurely drive, really.  Because we have such an abundance of Maples here that turn these gorgeous, brilliant Autumn colors... just like those in our inspiration photo this week:


I haven't found a leaf - die, or stamp - I don't love, really ... but I am so happy to be using my Lawn Fawn leaves again.  This time - the Small Stitched Leaves they just released, and a few Autumn colors from my snippet bin!  Yes, even the embossed panel!
 
P.P.P. tag; Concord & 9th sentiment.
 
How do you feel about our Autumn colors?
Seems our guest this week, Mary Valente, and I were certainly on the same page - don't forget to give her some love!
 
I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery!
Have a great week everyone!
 
OH I nearly forgot!  I'm sending this one over to Time Out!
Our trees certainly evoke
"Autumn ... the year's last, loveliest smile!"
[It certainly made me smile to have a little win there last week!  Thank you!]
 
=]  Michele

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19 comments:

  1. Barb GhigOctober 12, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I'm loving the small version of the leaf dies...perfect for your design, Michele! Beautiful autumn colors and I love your embossed background...Stunning card, as always!

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  2. Leigh PennerOctober 12, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful!

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  3. Lesley October 12, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    It's amazing! Love those little leaves!

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  4. TKOctober 12, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful card! The leaves are pretty, but the embossed background is gorgeous!

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  5. sandieOctober 12, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Gorgeous leaves but it is that background that love...the touch of colour showing through the White...perfect. Now this card is more you..no DSP in sight! Thanks for joining us TO

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  6. Cat CraigOctober 12, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Fabulous design and those leaves...autumn and spring the colors of both make me smile.

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  7. ~amy~October 12, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Sigh, fall cards are one of my favs...this is beautiful!

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  8. Lisa EltonOctober 12, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Now those are some leaves I would love to take a drive to see!! Your card is ablaze with autumn prettiness!!

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  9. lostinpaperOctober 13, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Funky and fab, loving your work on the background Michele!

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  10. Tracey McNeelyOctober 13, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    So so gorgeous Michele! Now that you have the small stitched Leaves I guess we need to have a leaf exchange party! ;)

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  11. My Paper CatOctober 13, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Wow, great layout. Thanks for playing at Time Out

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  12. BobbyOctober 13, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I love the arrangement of those colorful leaves. And that woodgrain background is wonderful, Michele.

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  13. SharronOctober 13, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Fabulous take on the challenge! Love the leaves and how you colored that wonderful embossing folder! I just happen to adore this card!!

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  14. Anita in FranceOctober 14, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful, Michele ... that gorgeous cascade of lovely leaves is so delicious with the yummy, texture-y background ... looks like our courtyard at the moment!! So delighted you played along with us at Time Out this week (that was a particularly lovely card that got a shout out last wek BTW!). Hugs, Anita :)

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  15. Valentyna KomisarenkoOctober 14, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    What a colors!!! Michelle. Love those reds, remind me our street - soft neutrals with red maple trees all over!

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  16. Cris G.October 16, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    This card is so gorgeous!

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  17. LoriOctober 18, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    This is fabulous! Love the spray of leaves framing the sweet sentiment.

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  18. Claire BroadwaterOctober 18, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    This is just so beautiful! I LOVE Fall colors and this card reflects the true essence of the season! PERFECT! XX

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  19. cmOctober 21, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    I happen to adore this card; your leaves are simply stunning!
    hugs~c

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