Give Thanks

Here's my card for today's SCS featured stamper challenge. I was inspired by this leaf filled design. My card uses a different layout, but still keeps the focus on the die cut leaves.  It also fits this week's challenge at The Paper Players to create a clean and simple design featuring leaves.

I loved the look of the kraft cardstock peeking through the negative space left by the leaf die cuts, so I made sure to incorporate that into my design.  I picked a red woodgrain patterned paper for the die cut panel.  My leaves were cut with Lawn Fawn's Stitched Leaves dies.  Because I used the negative space, you don't get to see the pretty stitched detailing on the die cut pieces, but that's okay--I set them aside to use on another project!  I matted the die cut panel with a piece of coordinating cardstock before adhering it to the kraft card base.  Once it was in place, I stamped the "give thanks" sentiment from Papertrey Ink's Fillable Frames #7 set along the panel's edge using a coordinating red pigment ink.  For a little sparkle, I added some golden orange sequins around the leaves.

Materials Used:
Fillable Frames #7 stamp set (Papertrey Ink); Memento Luxe Rhubarb Stalk ink (Tsukineko); Cherry Cobbler cardstock (Stampin' Up!); Desert Storm cardstock (Neenah); Eskimo Kisses-Woodland designer paper (Basic Grey); Stitched Leaves dies (Lawn Fawn); sequins (Michaels)