Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Double D Challenge - Octoberfest



Hello!  It's time for another Double D challenge.  Welcome to Octoberfest!  We're celebrating the lovely month of October with some of the many things we love about it.  Let yourself be inspired by the mood board below:




I saw the pumpkins and flowers in the lower right corner of the mood board and decided to give some love to my Penny Black Hello Pumpkin set that didn't come out often enough last year.  I combined it with an Impression Obsession sentiment thinking to send it to a friend at Thanksgiving.



I colored with Tombow markers and blender pen, then hand cut all pieces.  The cardstock is sanded and the designer paper is a super oldie.  This simple layout is a go-to favorite.  I could do every other card this way I think.  So easy when you don't have to think about it too much.

As always, the team votes on creative favorites (not an easy task), and there's a prize for a random winner.




Come on over to Double D and see the team's samples, then show us yours!  Have a great day!



Stamps:  Penny Black Hello Pumpkin, Impression Obsession Giving Thanks  Paper:  Arches 140 lb hot press watercolor, SU Core'dinations type cardstock, scrap designer paper  Ink:  Palette Noir  Coloring:  Tombow markers and homemade blender pen  Other:  Rhinestones, Hero Arts Wood Frame die set


24 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card and love the amazing colours. ♥

Glenda said...

Beautiful card! I love the pop of color the pumpkin brings to the table. It really shines. Have a great rest of the week!

Birgit said...

What a pretty fall card this is, Leslie! Perfectly framed and the pumpkin and sunflowers are colored brilliantly!

Vicki said...

Beautiful fall card, Leslie. Love the distressing on the wood designed frames. Pretty pumpkin image and colored beautifully. Congratulations on your win at the Sizzix/ACOT Eileen Hall contest.

Donna Phelan said...

Oh that pumpkin image is spectacular! Love how your creation is framed out! So pretty! Happy Fall!

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card, love the pumpkins and Autumn colours-but top marks for all that hand cutting!
Carol x

Diane said...

Wow, a stunningly beautiful Octoberfest card!! Amazingly beautiful coloring and I too LOVE the overall design!!

Darlene said...

As always ... a GORGEOUS creation! Love the framing and your coloring is amazing! Fabulous Fall inspiration ... thanks! HUGS

Conniecrafter said...

that is a beautiful stamp and you have just brought it to life with your coloring. I love the wood frame with it and I just can't get over how you cut out all those tiny leaves so perfectly, your friend will just love this!

Yogi said...

Beautiful card. Love the composition and coloring. Have a great day

Margaret said...

So lovely. Beautiful image and I love your layout. I also seem to get stuck in a rut with my designs, same ones over and over. I would love to have more time to get creative.

Cat Craig said...

You do such a great job with design, color and texture. Lovely.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What a great card! I love the pumpkin with the flowers in the middle! I like the framing you did as well. That's a lot of fussing cutting! Great fall card!

I Card Everyone said...

Lesie, your friend will be so thankful for this card!
I'm especially loving the neutrals and this fabulous, patterned paper behind your sweet pumpkin!
=]

Lynette said...

What a beautiful card, Leslie! Love the great image and, of course, your coloring.

Bonnie said...

You have captured October on a card, Leslie! Love this pumpkin and your layout is one of my favorites too! Love the texture of the framing!

Barbara said...

A charming card to give at Thanksgiving time. I am glad that you reminded us that this is a time to be thankful. There is a lot of beauty in the fall leaves and festivities and we need to acknowledge that. I like your new blog header too.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful card Leslie, love your sunflowers over those cute pumpkins ♥

Unknown said...

As always so pretty Leslie. Wonderful colouring and design.

Donna Ellis said...

Deep sigh - what a gorgeous and whimsical creation of Fall flavors, Leslie! The hint of burlap, wood, fall foliage, and the brilliant flowery pumpkin, and highlighted "sign" of love are just amazing! Do you enjoy using your "oldies" as much as I do? It makes me fall in love with my supplies all over again! huggers, de

HilaryJane said...

Thank you for your recent visits to me and your lovely comments. I hope your Kalanchoe thrives, perhaps you will share a photo of it someday? I have a couple of different Kalanchoes. I love the colours on your pumpkin card and what perfect background paper and excellent framing. It pulls the whole thing together beautifully. I am hoping I might find time to join a few more challenges now there is no more CAS Mix Up, but I haven't managed to find that extra time yet! xx

Judy Woodland said...

Love the framing and that patterned paper, it's perfect for the whole look. Your focal is so beautiful, and beautifully colored. This is a FABULOUS design, simply gorgeous!!!

Cindy Beach said...

I loved seeing this pumpkin last year, and recently thought about buying it. Your coloring is gorgeous. I can't believe you hand cut all the leafy details! Perfectly! The soft papers and bit of distressing make this feel warm and loved. A real favorite!

nancy littrell said...

Oh, so pretty and filled with Fall Beauty, Leslie:-) I love your pretty sweet background paper, sanded framing and gorgeous fussy cut pumpkin and flowers..all so beautiful and perfectly arranged. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy