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Hello Everyone!
It's bedtime and at my age I need all the beauty sleep I can get, so I'm just dashing in with a card so I can squeeze under the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge, which is "Leaves."
Without any a dew whomsoever, my card:
I embossed one of my favorite stamps ever ("Hugs & Laughs" by Stampendous) in Stampa Rosa "Detail Copper" embossing powder onto a PTI vintage cream card base. My leaves are from a Poppy Stamps die called "Lorelai Outline Leaf" and they were cut from a piece of Tim Coffey paper from K&Company. Squeezy peezy QACAS card.
Since my beautiful limb of autumn leaves has three branches, I'm also playing in the current CASology cue card challenge which is "Three." I miss playing there when I can't quite make the words work, so I'm happy this one worked for me.
I'm also slipping in another entry at the last minute in the "Stamp It Blog Hop" challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for Stamptember.
Over at Words 2 Scrap By, the lovely ladies have an awesome prize. The theme is "To Everything There Is a Season" and since my card is reflective of the autumn/fall season, I'm linking there.
Over at Words 2 Scrap By, the lovely ladies have an awesome prize. The theme is "To Everything There Is a Season" and since my card is reflective of the autumn/fall season, I'm linking there.
And, lastly, I'm entering Ann's "Happy Fall Y'All" challenge at The Paper Players.
Please click on any of these links for all the details on rules, sponsors, and prizes!
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Because it is so late, I will save my New Friends Corner for my next post, but I thank all of you who are new followers! And don't forget about the NBUS Challenge which ends on September 25th. PLEASE make sure you are checking the rules and a big thank you to all who have entered!!
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Wonderful Fall card! I wish I didnt feel the weather change in my knees quite yet!! Though the moon was full and ultra large tonight. It was gorgoeus. love the leaves, I adore fall colors, my living area is all fall colors. Thanks for sharing your creations with us at CASology Darnell!
ReplyDeleteFab make and lovely colours
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday matey
Kathyk
The time difference sometimes just make me smile... you're off to bed and I just came from the gym-morning session!
ReplyDeleteI have to get going... lots to do;)
I love your card, and what a true saying!
Sleep well Darnell... hugs
Lovely CAS card Darnell gorgeous autumn colours and great sentiment
ReplyDeleteAnne
Hi Darnell, beautiful card, love the autumnal colours and those words are fab.
ReplyDeleteJust done a quick catch-up on your blog (don't know where I've been for the last few days but I'd missed a couple of your creations!) Love, love, love the vellum card it's so pretty and the touch of burlap with the sunflower is simply perfect. Enjoy the rest of the week hun .... hugs Linda xx
Love your leaves! Like Hannelie it amuses me to think you've just gone to bed and I'm just having breakfast!
ReplyDeleteI don't want to let summer go yet but you lovely card remind me of the compensation autumn brings. I so agree with that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Carol x
Your card is beautiful!!
ReplyDeletewooow I love the leaves on your card looks like a real one and great positioning too and the big sentiment I love it....Great CAS card Darnell..how are you...may I ask you...do you also work or stay home...I have probleme with commenting cause my Work in the office and my children too, also I will try to managed to comment my lovely friends but its always not on time...wish I have 48 Hours a day LOL...ADORABLE card as always dear Darnell..hugs, Monika
ReplyDeleteLove the fabulous sentiment and the leaves...stunning...the subtle pattern on the paper is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove that sentiment! And it's so true! I was sure you had cut out the branch from wood paper! Love the rich colors and subtle pattern on the paper you used!
ReplyDeleteThat is SUCH a gorgeous card Darnell. That sentiment is FABULOUS.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
What a beautiful quote. Great CAS design, too, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOoooh that leaf die has been on my wish list for a while. I love the paper you used and that copper embossing powder is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Darnell :-) I love the leaves,the autumn colours are fabulous ,, simply perfect :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
luv
Lols x x x
I have always thought copper is gorgeous. This simple card really stands by itself. I love and agree with the sentiment. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sentiment! I can see why it's one of your favorites.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. And we all need more QACAS in our lives, don't we? :)
So sweet! Love the colors and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Darnell. I especially like the fall colors and the die is great, but I love the sentiment. It has been hot and humid here and I am ready for fall, I like fall clothes. Take care funny one.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and simple design!! I love that sentiment too!! :) The colors remind of the beautiful up-coming Fall Season! Thanks for sharing! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
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Lovely card Darnell.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I am so glad I found you. I have plenty of NBUS, including some vintage NBUS and really hope your challenge will get me to dust it off. I'm following and you can find me at http://craftynomad.blogspot.no/ Hugz
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, I love the die cut leaves and the super sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could do CAS like this.
Jean x
wonderful sentiment and card.
ReplyDeleteEverytime when I am on your blog here is so much to discover, great!! :-))
Have a good day
Loving the card.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a nice week.
Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
Stunning autumnal card Darnell!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs
Maarit
What a lovely card Darnell and I love the sentiment too. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the rich autumnal colours Darnell and never a truer word spoken!! xx
ReplyDeleteKinda in love with that copper embossing. Yum. This is the perfect card for the autumnal equinox.
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell,
ReplyDeleteyour card is superb.
Love the rich and copper colour of this creation.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Great card Darnell, what a lovely sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design
Gorgeous card Darnell - love the colours and your beautiful Fall card! I hope you and your family are all safe from the floods that are going across the USA right now Karen x
ReplyDeleteI love this. Clean and simple but filled with beauty and elegance still!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Darnell I love the colour it so rich. what a fabulous sentiment too. take care and best wishes will be back to visit again soon Andrea x
ReplyDeleteA stunning CAS card Darnell - I love the leaves and the sentiment is wonderful! Love it! Hugs, Annie xx
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love the sentiment, Darnell. Truer words were never spoken. or in this case stamped and embossed. Your 3 branches look lovely with it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Darnell! I love all the shades on your die cut leaves, and that sentiment is so true :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Darnell, this is one CAS beauty. So glad that you were able to find a way to play along with us at CASology this week. We sure do miss you when you don't play.
ReplyDeleteHey Darnell, thanks for commenting on my card, I have been following you on Feedly since we met on the Pretty Pink Posh shaker Blog Hop :) i'm now a blogger follower too (I stopped using blogger feed after I read it was being shut down...what happened with that? It hasn't changed at all! :-/ )
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo, I love your blog and visit often, your autumnal card is fabulous, CAS just how I like 'em
{hugs}
Nikki x
Hi Darnell
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. Lovely Autumn colours, just fab!
Having seen your photos, I don't think you need that much sleep for beauty. You'll get away with a nap lol!
Good luck in your challenges.
Ang x
Really gorgeous CAS card, Darnell! Your leaves are so pretty, and the sentiment is perfect! Love, Love the fall colors, too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the challenges...looks like a winner to me!
I LOVE the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous fall card with the rich fall colors. Thanks for playing along at The Paper Players this week!
Hello, I just found you! Your cards are gorgeous and I am looking forward to visiting often.
ReplyDeleteAnd will need to join in that challenge of yours - soooo much stuff to use up!!
Liz x
Simple and beautiful Autumn card, Darnell. Love that sentiment, could be my motto :).
ReplyDeleteI saw that you have a new NBUS, I'll be back very soon to join in all the fun. Congratulations on your BIG 600!
This sentiment...
ReplyDeleteit's perfect and I absolutely love it! :)
So pretty Dolly. LOVE the paper you've used with your die-cut ... and love the fall leaf near the sentiment --- great design! Lolly xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Darnell! I love that paper, in fact I thought the leaves were cut from a metal sheet until I read your post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to work the challenges today with this delightful card...you go girl!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Darnell.
ReplyDeleteThis autumn card is gorgeous -- the design is fabulous, the colors are gorgeous, and the artistry is perfection!
Thanks so much for the shout out to Words 2 Scrap By. So glad you had a chance to play along with our September challenge. :)
A beautiful CAS card! Love the leaves and the wonderful sentiment! Thank you for your sweet comments on my card!:-)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking and gorgeous and I am absolutely thrilled that you were able to link it to so many challenges!! Way to go - you are just an inspiration!! Thank you and I do love this super amazing QACAS card!! Have a wonderful night!!
ReplyDeleteLove the die cut. Did you also dry emboss? Looks like they have an extra element of dimension? Beautiful work, as always!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Simple, yet elegant!
ReplyDeleteWOW, this is simply beautiful, Darnell!!! Love the beautiful leaves and the sentiment is so true, hey!!! Really like this a LOT!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a peaceful beauty sleep and that you're ready for a great day!!!
A gorgeous CAS card!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
It's simple but ever so striking, Darnell. I'm rubbish at OLC. You make it look so easy.... how is that?! LOVE LOVE LOVE the card!
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
Beautiful fall card, love the beautiful fall leaves. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I LOVE those leaves!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Dippy. In fact I love that sentiment so much I just had to go and buy it!!! lol Those leaves look stunning die cut from the paper you chose. Perfection in a card!
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Karendipity xxx
Love this card, beautiful in its simplicity and want a brilliant sentiment, hugs, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteThe autumnal colors of this card are beautiful against the white background, and I like the layout and CAS design of your card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Darnell and such a crisp contrast against the white background!
ReplyDeleteThank You~
Wonderful card! I love those copper-colored leaves, and the sentiment looks great, too. Thanks for all the links to the challenges. I'll look into them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card there. Can't agree more with you on that sentiment. :) The paper you used for your leaves looks awesome. I'm guessing it is patterned paper. If it is, then you can also link this card to Virginia's view challenge, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteP.S. -Just noticed a line you recently added to your "About me" section. Yes, I agree on that too. :)
Oh Darnell, this is lovely ! That sentiment alone is the best, love the font and the stray leaf is such a great detail ! You leaves are stunning, great colours and fussy cutting!
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful, Darnell! CAS perfection. Love, love, love it! Hugs! :-)
ReplyDeleteStop it Miss Darnell you are gorgeous and don't need any beauty sleep, I love that sentiment and its so true and those fall leaves are beautiful, thanks for sharing hope you have a wonderful weekend, ((( BIG HUGS )))..
ReplyDeleteLove this card. If I find that sentiment in my travels, I'm gonna get it. It's just a perfect sentiment for so many occasions.
ReplyDeleteThe leafy limb has kind of got a metallic feel to it - it looks gorgeous against all that white space Darnell. And what a wonderful sentiment - no wonder it's a favourite. I think soon you will have to run a challenge when you get to a hundred comments too - must be some kind of record surely?!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Darnell. I love the sediment.
ReplyDeleteNow damsons are a small fruit kinda like a small plum. They taste of autumn in jam and also taste great when soaked in vodka!! Nom Nom Hic!
Hugs
xx
Very pretty - love the autumn colours and clever (and not-so-obvious) tie in to 'three'! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteOh Darnell, this is just beautiful! I love the sentiment, too! The leaves are stunning! Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players this week! XX
ReplyDeleteI love your card, such a fab sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI won't even tell you what time I go to bed...it's early but I seem to always wake up at 3 am.
Thanks for joining us at Curtain Call!
Hey you...awesome 'intarsia' look that you have created with the delicate leafy branch and the really cool paper! Perfectly balanced design that needs nothing more than a great sentiment and glorious white space!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful leaves & great card, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteLove it - the leaves are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the autumn colours and that fab sentiment. Gorgeous, gorgeous card, Cx
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful. Love the fall colors. And now... may I be excused? I am going into your playhouse and am going to sit around drooling for just awhile. :)
ReplyDeleteTotally stunning.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Simply beautiful, Darnell ... gorgeous autumnal colours and yes, the sentiment is so true and so perfect! Off to add it to my wish list! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous fall card Darnell! Love the patterned paper for your die cut leaves but can I ask how you adhered them? I am still trying to figure out how to adhere those fiddly, intricate dies to my cards. Thanks!
ReplyDeletesorry to be so behind in commenting..hoping to get caught up real soon. I love your card and those colors are just breath taking. What a wonderful sentiment and it is so true.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the colors of the leaves and the sentiment is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with that sentiment! Fun card! You know, you can have too few hugz and laughs. Read somewhere recently that you have to have a least 4 hugz a day to be on an even kill for your well being. I need like 20! Hugz!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card Auntie Darnell! I love the paper you used for the leaves, so pretty and fall like and I love the cooper you embossed the sentiment in-such a fab sentiment! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOh how I love those leaves & the quote--great card, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful fall card, Darnell. The trees are rapidly changing colour here, and the winds are also ramping up, which means leaves on the trees will soon be leaves on the ground. Autumn beauty swirling around everywhere!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c