Autumn Leaves Tag

I have continued to play with stamped leaves from the earlier project, this time making a tag.

I started with a scrap of patterned paper which I cut to tag shape.  I then inked the edges to give it a grungy feel and added red coloured dots using the Stampin' up "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp set.

I then stamped and inked some leaves (Stampin; Up "Vintage Leaves") using a StazOn ink, adding extra colouring to provide a more aged look.  I then stamped the word "Autumn" on to a leaf for the bottom of the tag.

Autumn Thanks Card

I don't often use Kraft cardstock, but as I was planning an Autumn type card I decided it would be the perfect base. Some time ago, I had rescued a ribbon from some flowers, so I decided to use that as the central focal area with a green strip behind it to add some colour.

I used Stampin' Up "Vintage Leaves" stamps & "Leaflet Framelit" dies, the leaves were inked in various Autumnal shades.  I also used a Sizzix die called "Back To Nature #2".

I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up - Thoughtful Branches) and then die cut two oval shapes to be mounted one on top of the other and then after a lot of debate stuck everything down.  However I wasn't happy with it - so much so that I was close to putting it in the bin.  

I decided to sleep on it and fortunately, inspiration struck in the middle of the night, which resulted in me getting up and faffing with the card while it was still dark outside.  I am happier with it now.