Take the Challenge: Let's Get Punchy

It’s time for another Take the Challenge with Clear & Simple Stamps. The theme for this month’s challenge is “Getting Punchy.” I pulled out some of my paper punches and came up with this fall card with a sneak peek from the Autumn Collection releasing later this month.

I used the negative space created by punching out the large maple leaf shape from a mustard colored circle as the focal point on my card. The rust panel that shows through the leaf is stamped with the plaid image from the Dots & Lines set.

I added a faux suede panel to the cardfront, created by running my fingernail along the edge of a piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock to roughen up the fibers enough that I could separate the layers of the paper. When the paper is peeled apart, it has this cool textured look. I added a rust scalloped strip along the bottom of the faux suede panel and dotted each scallop with some Gold Pearl Liquid Pearls.

The “forever grateful” sentiment from the new Autumn set (available October 15) is stamped above the faux suede panel in rust ink.

Be sure to visit the rest of the CSS DT to see what they've come up with for the challenge. Here’s where you can find them:

CSS Blog
Beth Matson
Jen Tapler
Kim Howard
Maria Levine
Neva McMullen
Robyn Weatherspoon
Sue Berker

Materials Used:
Dots & Lines and Autumn stamp sets (Clear & Simple Stamps); Really Rust Classic ink, More Mustard, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, and Kraft cardstock, scallop edge punch, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals (Stampin’ Up!); Maple Leaf punch (EK Success); circle dies (Nestabilities); copper brads (Making Memories); Gold Pearl Liquid Pearls (Ranger)