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Hello friends! I have some exciting news and two fun cards to share today. Paper Smooches just released their newest set called "Autumn Groves" on August 15th, and I am here today to help promote this sweet set! This is the tenth stamp set from their "Kismet collection". You can find the new stamp set HERE.
I have one "Autumn Groves" stamp set to give away to one lucky person! You have until midnight EST on August 19th to leave a comment on this post. I will announce the winner here on Monday, August 20th.
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I was smitten with this set from the moment I saw it! I love the Fall, and the Autumn Groves set has captured everything I love about this season in Paper Smooches style!
I knew that I wanted to work with the birch trees in this set first, so I created a sunset scene to highlight them. I lined up strips of red, orange, and yellow cardstock and added texture with an impression plate, then popped up the birch trees and bird with foam dots.
I die cut a window in a panel of dark brown cardstock, heat embossed the sentiment in white, and rounded the corners before adhering it to the card base.
These trees were super easy to cut out. They'd look great in so many scenes with other Paper Smooches characters, don't you think?
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! (Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, Peach Parfait, So Saffron), WPlus9 Design Studio (White)
Stamps: Paper Smooches (Autumn Groves)
Ink: Stampin' Up! (Early Espresso), Tsukineko (Versamark)
Tools: Spellbinders (square die), Papertrey Ink (circle impression plate), corner rounder
Accessories: Filigree (embossing powder)
I have one more card to share today, but there will be more in the near future! I couldn't stop playing with this set. :)
This simple card features the pumpkin from Autumn Groves, which I masked and stamped three times to make a little tower. I added the falling leaf, then colored the images with my Prisma pencils. I gave the strip some texture with an impression plate before adhering it to a red card base with foam dots.
I used the "Welcome Autumn" sentiment again on this card, because it is just so perfect.
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! (Cherry Cobbler), Papertrey Ink (Vintage Cream)
Stamps: Paper Smooches (Autumn Groves)
Ink: Stampin' Up! (Early Espresso)
Tools: Papertrey Ink (Linen & Canvas impression plate)
Coloring medium: Prismacolor Premier pencils
Many thanks to Kim for inviting me to showcase this fantastic set today! You will be seeing a lot more of it in the coming weeks.
Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win the Autumn Groves set! I appreciate your visit today and hope you'll come back soon. :)
Happy Friday!
168 comments:
Christina, your cards are so adorable. I love the sunset scene you created. The birch trees sit so nicely in the window with the sunset background.
Fabulous cards Christina...I particularly love your first one. Such a clever design and the colours are awesome. Thanks for the chance to win as well :)
What a fun set. Your cards are so cute!
I love what you've whipped up with that set, Christina! The colour-blocking sky is awesome on your first card!
Hugs!
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So excited to see you and JJ showcasing this new set - Kim pick a genius duo!! I love the swoony sunset you created on your first card and the fabulous polaroid frame. The red card base, gorgeous colouring and perfect masking on the second card made me smile. :D
Awesome. Love the first one, great how you managed to get three colors and let the embossing run so smooth in all three. The 2nd one is such amazing CAS. That is my favorite kind of card. Too bad that the Dutch don't like it that much. I make CAS a lot!
Your cards are lovely. I especially like the first one, the embossing is great on the background, really makes the card stand out!
grace
What gorgeous cards!! Love the CAS look, the beautiful fall colors and this adorable stamp set!
TFS and Happy Friday!
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Ah...two fabulous cards Christina! Love the colors and the embossing behind the birch trees. So gorgeous.
Love these (but you don't need to include me as I have already won something from you) and that sentiment is the CUTEST!!!
I agree! The trees are great and so are all the other elements in the set! Love your cards too... so creative!
Gorgeous cards...LOVE that scarecrow in the new Autumn Groves set!
Such fun cards! I love the trees with the textured background - gorgeous design and colors. That stack of pumpkins is adorable too!
Oh my gosh, I just LOOOOOVE the dark brown card you created with the color blocked panels! It's just STUNNING! Autumn is my favorite time of the year, and you've captured the essence of the season perfectly with these pretty cards! Well done!!
These are GREAT! I love those birch trees SO much!
Wow, Christina! These cards are fantastic! I especially love the first one - it is so crisp and really evokes an autumnal feeling. Great job showcasing this set - Kim couldn't have picked two better people!
Awesome card!!
Wonderful cards! That first one is stunning! The white just jumps off the page and I love the colorblockong and embossing, and love how CAS the second is.
Just so gorgeous! You're making me so excited that summer is winding down! I love all your cards so much, Christina. Thanks for the inspiration!
what a great set! LOVE the white embossed sentiment and the lined up pumpkins :) Hope all is well there :) Hugs!
I love the effect of the layered paper for your sunset. Awesome idea. I love the fall images andakeore cards this time if year. Thanks for a chance to win!
Gorgeous Cards! I so love how you used the stamp set to create them!
Wow I couldn't stop staring at your first card...the window with the embossed panels behind looks awesome. Love the stacked pumpkins too on the second card.
LOVE your creations with this set! Thanks so much for the chance to win! :)
I love how you made these stamps look so elegant! I know a lot of people play up the "fun" side of Kim's stamps (and they are fun and cute) but you took them an entirely different direction and I love what you did!! Really love that pumpkin and the birch trees!
Oh my goodness! I can't believe I haven't come across your blog before... I'll have to subscribe, because your cards are STUNNING! I can't get over the first card -- that sunset is amazing. Great stuff!! This is a terrific set! Thanks for the chance to win!
I agree with most of the others, that birch tree card TOTALLY ROCKS!
Love the versatility of these sets!
These are such spectacular cards! I love them!
wonderful cards...love the birch trees and pumpkins.
Ohhhh...the background on the first card is aMAzing! Absolutely beautiful.
I really love both of your cards. That sunset background is so striking (and easier than coloring!). Your tower of pumpkins is just darling. You are doing a great job of promoting this set. Thanks for the chance to win it.
What cute cards and what a great new stamp set. I like the casual, whimsical - easy to make CAS cards.
What gorgeous cards. I absolutely adore the first one. Thanks for the chance to win.
BEAUTIFUL cards--love that first one with the embossed background! FAB!
Ohhh these are gorgeous!
Fantastic cards love how you've done them :)
Fab cards- LOVE the first one! Great embossing and layers! The trees look amazing against that background!
Wonderful CAS designs! I love the stacked pumpkins!
Beautiful cards! I love this new Autumn Groves set! Thanks for the giving us all the chance to win this set!
Gorgeous cards. Love love them and this superb stamp set. Thanks for a chance to win.
FABULOUS cards! LOVE your designs and perfect stamping and coloring!
Hugs, Karin
Love your cards, especially the pumpkins!
What a darling set! You've really shown all its potential with your cards - thanks for the inspiration!!
Fantastic card. TFS
What a fun set! Fabulous cards, Christina! Thanks for a chance to win!
Wow...amazing projects!!! Thank you for the chance to win!
WOW! Your samples are FABULOUS (knew they would be) Thank you so much for creating such magic. You are so talented :)
wow, what fabo cards!
Love this new stamp set! Your cards are lovely!
Absolutely GORGEOUS projects!!! So lover-ly!
Wow. What wonderful cards and so colorful. I love this set.
Your cards are so striking Christina, especially the first! I love how you went with the paper color blocking instead of ink.
You did a beautiful job showcasing these two new stamp sets! I am totally in love with the birch trees...such a versatile stamp!
love birch trees and pumpkins such wonderful cards:)
awesome cards. love the color blocking background on the first one.
Two very nice cards! Like the rounded corner panel on the base of the tree card. The three blocks of embossed color is a nice background to the trees w/bird. Love the sketch for your awesome stacked pumpkins with the single floating leaf. Neat card! :)
Great cards, thanks for sharing :)
YAY Christina! I'm so thrilled to see you showcasing for Paper Smooches! Your cards are so inspirational (that sunset is genius!) and your pumpkin stack is so classic and classy! Looking forward to seeing where *all* of your ideas took you!
Oh boy, those stacked pumpkins are awesome! I love both your cards.
Great fall cards! Love the pumpkins! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love, Love, LOVE your cards! The embossed background on the first card is awesome. I also love your stack of pumpkins in the second one. Thanks for a chance to win a great stamp set. :D
Lovely cards with great fall colors. The paper strips on the first card remind me of an autumn sunset.
your cards are both so fabulous!!! love the sweet stacked pumpkins and the great gradiant with the birch trees! love them both!! :)
love your cards!
I really like the embossed layers of color and the sweet simplicity of the autumn card....wonderful!
Absolutely gorgeous cards, the first one is simply stunning and the second is sooo beautifully made. Thanks so much for the chance to win!!
Great projects - thanks for the chance to win.
The first card is an eye catcher! I love the tree cut out in white. It looks embossed.
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Your cards are beautiful ! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
Such fun little stamps! I love your pile of pumpkins!
Noreen
http://craftyjournal.com
Whoa! What gorgeous cards! Love them both! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome set!
Love your cards & I love this set!
Both beautiful cards so clean and crisp!
Very beautiful cards! :D
Your cards are super fun! I love that birch tree stamp!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
I love to fussy cut images and I know that this set has that going for it! Love the cards you've done and can't wait to see more!!
Great cards. Love the trees and the embossed background. Love the stack of pumpkins. Thanks for the chance.
Both cards are so lovely, but I especially love the way you put the trees in the window - just beautiful!
I LOVE the color pallet you selected for the Welcome Autumn cards! These stamps are great! Thanks for a chance to win them.
Hattie
hattieshaven.blogspot.com
Fab cards, Christina!
Woo hoo, yeah for you, love these samples.
Oops, that was the wrong account.
Such great cards--I love the pumpkins stacked up!
Love these! I really like how you did the background in the window card. Very cool! :)
very cool color blocking. Your color choices are perfect and so is the coloring!
Love that pile of pumpkins.
Great autumn set--I like that it includes birch trees and your birch card is fabulous. The pumpkin card is adorable.
LOVE your cards! Great color palette and very creative. Thanks for sharing.
-- Connie C.
Wonderful card - I always think of cherry cobbler paper for Christmas but it looks great on this autumn card. Thanks for showcasing it like this. The coloring on the pumpkins is expertly done!!
Awww...his set is darling, and your cards are beautiful!!!
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I love these, beautiful cards!
What an adorable stamp set and I love your cards, tfs....kim.scrapper@yahoo.ca
Ooh! I love that texture on the sunset card! So beautiful!
Love this set. Thanks for the chance to win!
oooh, both of your cards are so striking. I must be in the mood for for fall because on both, the deep colors with the white parts are just amazing. AND I love the new stamp set, just way to cute. Thanks for all the ideas and the chance to win...crossing my fingers!
Gorgeous cards!!!
gorgeous background for your trees, love that! two fabulous cards Christina!!
Great rich colors on both and I especially LOVE the birch trees! The color blocking on that card looks awesome! Fabulous job showcasing this new set!
LOVE what you've done with this set! Amazing!
Way cute cards!
Thank you. These are beautiful cards!
Fabulous cards! I love the trees!
I love, love, love these two cards. The white birches against that embossed autumn rainbow and the masked pumpkins with the falling leaf? Super! "-)
LOVE both of your cards!! the 3 color background with the impressing on it is brilliant, and I love the stacked pumpkins, with the single falling leaf! Great job!!
Adorable stamp set! Love how you've used it, too!!
I adore the embossed background on the tree card! Super cute.
WOW these cards are just AMAZING!
I love both of your cards, that silhouette one against the colour blocking is so creative!! I'd love to win these stamps, to add to the Spring Groves I already own!
Beautiful cards. Love the sunset. Love all the colors.
I love everything about Autumn and this stamp set is so cute! Thanks for the chance!
Cool cards! So inpsiring! Thanks for a chance to win!
You got a card base and layout that same with JJ Bolton but different images which totally gives a different feel! This is awesome! Thanks for the chance to win a Paper Smooches stamp!
WOW great cards - the sunset card is so effective - the embossing adds that special something. The pumpkin card has great colouring. I might have to visit your blog regularly!
great cards....such a fun set!!
Wow these are both lovely! The combination of simplicity and texture is really great!
BEAUTIFUL CARDS!!!!!!!!! :) LOOOOOOVE your first card! There's just something about it that it looks "sleek!" I LOVE IT! Your second card is FABULOUS ALSO! LOOK at that coloring job!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sigh!) SUPER!!!!!!!!!:)
Hi Christina! Oh my, what a beautiful sunset card! I LOVE this tree stamp and you have showcased it beautifully! And adding the birdie is great too. Your simple pumpkin card is perfect. Love those colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
fantastic cards! I love how you created the background with the tree - just awesome!
Love all the great details in your cards--embossing the sunset design and stacking the pumpkins for 2 details.Thanks for the inspiration.
Such cute cards, they are simple but really make an impact.
Love the birch trees. Brings back childhood memories of up-state NY.
Both the birch trees card and the pumpkin card are fabulous! They are simply elegant!
these cards are amazing, love this new set! Thank you for the chance to win this amazing stamp set!
Your creations totally rock, Christina! Love your crisp style. THanks for the chance to win this adorable set.
Fabulous cards, Christina! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh, my! I love both cards but the second is my fav! Great coloring, pretty colors...both cards are FAB!
Great cards. I really like the trees. Thanks for the chance to win.
Both cards are fabulous! Love the sunset color block card and the stacking pumpkin on the second one.
Oh Christina! your first card captured my heart. Love the fall colored embossed background and those wonderful New England Birch trees....I'm originally from Boston, still have family who I LOVE to visit in the fall :o)
We have family in town and I wasn't able to get online yesterday and I was dying to see your cards:) Your first card is just so crisp and modern! The gradient background is fantastic! I love the way we both framed a little scene with totally different results!
And the second card is just charming:) Your masking and coloring are perfect. I love the look you achieved with colored pencils! Not that I don't love markers, but the pencil coloring has more depth and texture.
I'm so glad we got to do this together Christina! You're such an incredible artist and a real sweetheart too:)
Love your cards and the deep rick colors you used. Thanks for the chance to win the new stamp set.
These are both very sweet!! I love how you created the sunset behind the birch trees and your stacked pumpkins!
Love your cards!! The background inf the first one is awesome...
Your cards are both so beautifully done. The rich colours are perfect. The sunset with the embossing is such a perfect effect behind the trees and the little stack of pumpkins is such a sweet whimsical touch.
Thank you for sharing your lovely designs! :)
Wow -- both your cards are just fabulous! I love the circle impressions on your gradated colour background and those lovely birch trees.
Your second card has that luscious pop of colour and I love the stacked pumpkins with that little leaf fluttering down!
The font on the Welcome Autumn stamp is terrific too!
I adore that background for your trees! I can see it working for a number of images..gotta get my hands on that embossing folder! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Beautiful cards!! Love yout style :) Thanks for the chance to win!!
Love your cards always. this set is really cute! I think the sunset card is very clever and who doesn't like cute stacked pumpkins??? :)thanks for the giveaway.
An amazing set of cards. i love the concentric circles - what a great way to add color and panels. and your pumpkin card is making me crave a pumpkin spice latte! :)
I love your choice of background colors and the embossed look. It sets off the fun birch trees and bird. I also love the acorn in this collection. Thanks for showing us a great way to use the collection.
Wow! Both cards are great, but your first card is awesome.
Love the stacked pumpkins. Simple, clean very sharp looking. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my, I love the sunset background. I'm going to have to try something like that on one of my projects.
These cards are amazing! I especially love the autumn sunset card with the trees in front!
Darling cards! I love this cute PS set!
DeniseB
very very cute - love the embossing in the different colors :)
I just love the birch trees. Reminds me of camping in northern Michigan when I was a kid.
Adorable cards and I love this stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!
Your cards are simply wonderful. Love fall and love these stamps, too.
Wow! Both cards are great! I really like the sunset effect created with the coloured cardstock and the white cardstock!
Love how the background makes the trees from the set stand out! Great card that could be used for any occasion which is nice to see more use out of a set. Thanks for the chance to win.
wow, both cards are amazing, but just love the colour layers you embossed!
Love your little scene with the embossed strips and birch trees! I'm thinking they would be cute for a winter scene on Christmas cards too.
Love that sunset card. Thanks for the chance to win the sweet Paper Smooches stamp set.
WOW! Beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!!:D
Gorgeous cards! I love the scene you created with the first one...the tri-colored embossed background is gorgeous!!!
The card you made with the trees is super clever. Love this set and all the fall things that go with it.
Great cards - I love the background with the birch trees and the whole 3-D aspect of it.
great cards and love the stamps too!
LOVE, love both cards Christina - but the first one just pips at the post as I adore birch trees!
I just love this set! SO much fun and so many uses, beautiful work!
Lisa
I LOVE the texture in your first card. AMAZING!!!
Fabulous cards! I love this new set!
Great card and fun set!
Terri E.
Christina, these are both absolutely fantastic!!! Have a nice vacation!!
Gorgeous cards, Christina! I love how you used this set, especially those awesome birch trees!
oh wow, wow, WOW! I missed your sunset/birch card - it is just FANTASTIC! Then you go and emboss the circles on there ... sublime!
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