Sunday, October 7, 2012

{Avocado Arts} Give Thanks


Today, the Avocado Arts Pit Crew is sharing projects using the October release, Gobble Til You Wobble. For this card, I used the 'give thanks' sentiment, the circular 'happy turkey day' sentiment and the big maple leaf from this set and added the curly arrow from ZipnBy to Say Hi.


It's true, I don't normally put so many parts on a card but the fall colours were calling to me and I had to add a few things from my stash that I hadn't used yet including a burlap ATC and the awesome tab die cuts. After choosing all the elements, the card came together quickly. Some of the leaves were inked using the rock and roll technique to make it look like they are changing colours as they fall.


If you'd like to purchase Gobble Til You Wobble, just click on the graphic above. Avocado Arts would love to see you using their stamps! Remember, there's a publication incentive, too. ;) Don't forget to check out the following posts for more inspiration:


This has been the perfect fall so far and, for the most part, I haven't had to wear a sweater or jacket yet. It's the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend so we'll be celebrating as much as we can but both my son and my mom are sick so we'll be postponing the big feast 'til everyone's feeling better. Thank you for stopping by!

Sources: SU Natural White, More Mustard & Pumpkin Pie cardstock; Avocado Arts Gobble Til You Wobble & ZipnBy To Say Hi; SU More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard & Real Red inks; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Mats: Rectangles; Tim Holtz Tiny Tabs & Tags Bigz Die; SU 3/4" & 1/2" circle punches; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher & staples; 7 Gypsies burlap ATC

18 comments:

Tracey said...

I love this Emily! The burlap adds fabulous texture!

snappy scrappy said...

Really pretty...love the burlap! Lee-Ann :)

Lynn said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Emily! Love this card...the texture is fabulous!

canadian_liner said...

Love the tumbling leaves and burlap. Happy Thanksgiving to you, and hope the family gets better soon.

cassie said...

Great card- I love the combination of leaves and burlap.

Karen B. said...

Such a fun card Emily! I have to be honest, your package just went out yesterday. I was hoping to go to the post office with some submission acceptances, but I didn't get any! Hopefully you'll get your ribbon soon!

Jessi Fogan said...

It's still crazy warm here for October too - no jackets except raincoats. It was 21 yesterday!
I'm sorry to hear that D & your mom aren't well - fall is so bad for that, with kids going back to school. (Yeah, welcome to that, lol!) Get lots of snuggles in :)

Glenda J said...

This is fantastic! What a creative and clever layout.

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice!!!

Aimes said...

So much texture on this autumnal beauty!
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hugs!
x

Monika Reeck said...

clever used of the element Emily...I love the colors too...your card always have a new and fresh idea...I love this one...hugs

Annette Allen said...

so cute...love those leaves and the added burlap...love it

Anita Rex said...

This is so cute! Really love the burlap! :> Lucky you with the lovely fall weather! We had a horrible snow storm here on Thursday and Friday! It's gone but cool now :< Boo! Hope your fantastic weather stays!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

WOW! This is a GORGEOUS card--LOVE the use of burlap and your color combo is FAB!

Isha Gupta said...

Gorgeous card Emily. Love the Burlap texture and the stitched mats.

Jen W. said...

A perfect study in movement! ;D Love the falling leaves and the tabs are such a fun and unexpected element. Awesome!

Lindsey said...

Love how the leaves cascade from the base to the burlap and back. Perfect autumn card!

Lisa Arana said...

I love the movement of the leaves and great texture.