Papertrey Ink Blog Hop – Inspirational Photo Series: Pumpkins & Polka Dots

Oct
25

Cardstock and stamps. Sometimes you’ve just gotta get down to basics and see what happens. That’s what I did when I interpreted this month’s photo for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!

My first inclination was to do something with polka dots…but I thought that might be too predictable, so I decided to create a colorful falling leaves motif with a few dots mixed in.

I absolutely love using my stamps to create the suggestion of movement. It’s such a fun and simple technique that can “snazzify” a one-layer card.

For this card, I used my Falling Leaves stamp set. Since I wanted to stamp varied sizes of leaves, I did something that is probably going to make you cringe…I cut apart the leaves stamp that is intended for matching up with the branch. Blasphemy, right?

Truth be told, I am way more likely to use the leaves individually than as a joined group. It just jives with my cardmaking style!

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Hopping!

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI (Falling Leaves, assorted small circle stamps)

Ink: Impress Ink (Honey, Chamomile, Mango, Chocolate) Stampin Up (Pumpkin Pie)

Cardstock: PTI (white)

48 comments

Elena on October 25, 2011 at 10:02 am said:

gorgeous!
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Laurie on October 25, 2011 at 10:04 am said:

Very pretty!
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Gladys on October 25, 2011 at 10:06 am said:

beautiful card!
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Audrey on October 25, 2011 at 10:09 am said:

Super fabulous as always!
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Susan on October 25, 2011 at 10:11 am said:

Beautiful card! I love this set!
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Ally on October 25, 2011 at 10:11 am said:

Very pretty. I love the leaves and the Autumn colors. And very smart on cutting apart the stamp to get more use out of it! Great card.
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Desw2331 on October 25, 2011 at 10:17 am said:

Not blasphemy! I cut stuff apart ALL the time. Very beautiful card! I LOVE it! Reminds me of a scrapbook page I did once with strawberries!
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Jen Carter on October 25, 2011 at 10:18 am said:

This is gorgeous Amber!! Love all those leaves!
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Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) on October 25, 2011 at 10:19 am said:

Look at you numero uno! I think you use your stamps so beautifully and you’re always coming up with clever ways to use them, so why not cut them up to serve your agenda?
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Linda on October 25, 2011 at 10:29 am said:

Gorgeous card! I love how you used the leaf stamps. Way to go!
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Karen on October 25, 2011 at 10:29 am said:

Lovely card!
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Laura B. on October 25, 2011 at 10:32 am said:

Now how did you manage to be number one in the blog hop??? you are SUPER fly:) love your autumn card!
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Inkyfingers on October 25, 2011 at 11:04 am said:

This is so pretty and the leaves really do have great movement.
Hugs
Carol x
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Meredith MacRitchie on October 25, 2011 at 11:06 am said:

And Amber does it again….
Seriously, you can stamp like I’ve never seen. You created this pattern PERFECTLY, and those leaves really do look like they’re falling into a pile!!
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Gayatri on October 25, 2011 at 11:18 am said:

Wow! So pretty, Amber. Love your style
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Karen C. on October 25, 2011 at 11:24 am said:

Lovely falling leaves for an autumn card. I don’t think I could cut apart my stamps, but you’ve certainly given me something to think about!!
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Leigh on October 25, 2011 at 11:53 am said:

This is so gorgeous and perfect!
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golf_meg on October 25, 2011 at 12:11 pm said:

This is just lovely. And I cut apart stamps also! from Martha
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Lee on October 25, 2011 at 12:29 pm said:

Very pretty!
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Cecilie on October 25, 2011 at 12:45 pm said:

What a lovely interpretation. You’ve really taken the photo and let yourself be inspired rather than doing a literal things. Kudos!
Cecilie
http://ancema.dk
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Erin on October 25, 2011 at 12:54 pm said:

I love the single layer cards! Colors are gorgeous!!
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Kara on October 25, 2011 at 1:39 pm said:

cute!!
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Susie on October 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm said:

I love the simplicity and elegance of your card.
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Cristina on October 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm said:

Well, you know I approve of cutting apart your crafting supplies. Beautiful card!
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Peggysuez on October 25, 2011 at 2:18 pm said:

Love it! So very pretty and reminiscent of a true Fall day with the leaves dropping off the trees.
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Wendy ten Hove on October 25, 2011 at 2:19 pm said:

Oeh, wauw!! Looooove your card!! All those leaves are sooo gorgeous this way! And I’m with you on cutting the stamp if in that way you use it more often. Way to go!!!Perfect!!
Hugs, Wendy
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paperella on October 25, 2011 at 2:35 pm said:

Love it, Amber! And no blasphemy at all, I make “stamp surgery” all the time
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Jill on October 25, 2011 at 2:43 pm said:

So pretty and delicate!
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Caren B on October 25, 2011 at 2:59 pm said:

Very pretty and fally!
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Ann on October 25, 2011 at 3:59 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous! I’ve no problem with cutting stamps apart – they fit back together easily.
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Marlena M. on October 25, 2011 at 5:10 pm said:

Beautiful movement of leaves, Amber.
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NotSoccer Mom on October 25, 2011 at 5:36 pm said:

just beautiful! it really looks like the leaves are “falling!”
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Katie Gehring on October 25, 2011 at 5:46 pm said:

This is stunning!
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ashjoy on October 25, 2011 at 6:58 pm said:

What a fantastic idea, love the leaves!
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Dana on October 25, 2011 at 7:38 pm said:

Wow!! Love the leaves!!
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Deanna Jean on October 25, 2011 at 7:42 pm said:

Love it.
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cards by cara on October 25, 2011 at 7:59 pm said:

Wow – love this one layer wonder … gorgeous colours and layout.
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Vicki Dutcher on October 25, 2011 at 8:06 pm said:

Fabulous one layer card~
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Sonia on October 25, 2011 at 8:15 pm said:

so pretty! What an amazing one layer card – clean & simple & eye catching!
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samantha's cards on October 25, 2011 at 10:00 pm said:

such a pretty card
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Lori on October 25, 2011 at 10:25 pm said:

Beautiful one layer card. Love how the falling leaves frame the sentiment.
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Barb on October 25, 2011 at 10:34 pm said:

beautifully CAS! great design
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Helen F. on October 25, 2011 at 10:48 pm said:

Oh so pretty! Love the sentiment too,
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carol (krillsister) on October 25, 2011 at 11:20 pm said:

Very pretty. Love how those leaves are floating to the ground.
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Suzanne Russell on October 26, 2011 at 12:22 am said:

Simply fabulous, as always, Amber! thanks for the inspiration!
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babar on October 28, 2011 at 3:12 am said:

Wonderful art work done on card to show the Autumn theme.
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Danielle on October 29, 2011 at 8:12 pm said:

Your work is beautiful!
Danielle
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Susie on November 5, 2011 at 12:26 pm said:

Very nice! I really think this card is a winner in all aspects. Design, color, technique. It just pops with autumnal vision.
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