Earlier this year I was thrilled to be invited to feature in a Guest Design spot at the super talented challenge blog "Craft Hoarders Anonymous" run by the awesome Gloria Stengel. I'm one of the lucky ladies featuring there this month over two challenges. Their first challenge theme is "Happy Fall, Y'all". Here's my make:
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It would be great if you could take the time to check out all the other wonderful guest designers featuring at Craft Hoarders today. Better still, why don't you drag out those hoarded fall-themed items (You've got them!) and make a project to share at Craft Hoarders Anon. You can make something for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any other fall or harvest celebration! The entry link is here.
My own card says THANKS which is very appropriate as most of the 'ingredients' were provided by generous others. Huge thanks to Linda for the wheat, Alison for the hessian fiber, Lynne for the rafia, Jenny for the Maja papers, Lynn for the chipboard letters (my very first candy win when I had just set up my blog) and Astrid for the versatile leaf stamp. Gosh isn't blogland rich with international giving!
Many THANKS again for visiting - it's very much appreciated.
Wishing you a kind and colourful week.
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Inspiration Journal - 'In disguise' (wheat as decoration rather than foodstuff)
City Crafter Challenge - Leaves
Simon Says Stamp Monday - 'O' for October
Crafty Creations Challenge - Use Orange
Frilly and Funkie - Autumn Colours
Mixed Media Monthly Challenge - Ribbons, Twine & Fibers
Artist Trading Post Exchange - Anything Mixed Media Goes
A beautiful creation !!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and colours Nicola,love all of the ingredients :)
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Nicola, I love you used the real wheat, and the autumcolours are so wonderful .
ReplyDeleteYes blogland is so rich with international giwings, I know that for sure !!!
Forthe, x
This card is stunning. I love all the details and how you put them together. Thanks so much for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI love this project! Your work is always wonderful to see! I am tickled pink to feature you on Craft Hoarders! I do wish you could send some of the crisp weather to Southern California! I am not from here and I so miss the fall weather! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe wreath you created with the wheat is such a clever idea Nicola, the little maple leaves look fantastic and I love the roughness of the hessian, it gives a lovely textural background. A stunning card, as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in our 'In Disguise' Challenge at Inspiration Journal! Hugs, Anne xx
Really beautiful! I love the straw-like circle and the letters are awesome!
ReplyDeleteFab use of the goodies you received and it goes so well together. This is breathtaking. Thank you so much for joining us at CCCB this week!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to seeing your creations and you never disappoint. Another beauty! Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteNicola this is so beautiful I love all the texture those beautiful leaves all of it is fabulous
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Beautiful card! Love the layers! Thanks for sharing your talent with us this week at CCCB :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love all the details! It's been a pleasure having you as a Guest Designer with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous, thanks for sharing! xo
ReplyDeleteWow Nicola, this is incredible! The wheat wreath is spectacular and I just adore all those itty bitty leaves! Love the burlap and raffia, so outdoorsie! What an amazing autumn project! Congrats on your guest spot! big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Nicola! Love all the beautiful fall foliage!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love all the textures & the beautiful leaves.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous creation, love all the different textures incorporated into the wreath. so many details. Congrats on the GDT spot.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
LOVE the use of the wheat! Just an amazing touch! Gorgeous, every detail!!! Happy Autumn!
ReplyDeleteNicola...I am always such a huge fan of your work. It's always got such a perfect vintage quality to it. This card is gorgeous. I love the wheat that you've made into a wreath effect. So pretty! I also love all of the colors you've used here. So perfect for a fall project. The little leaves are so sweet and the machine stitching is a perfect example of the little details that you always include in your projects. I am honored to be a guest designer with you. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteYou are just so creative. I love all the layers and textures you have used and the wreath is just so wonderful! Thanks for being a guest designer at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS mixed media card! Love all the details and the fiber wreath is awesome! Thanks for joining us in this month's Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous fall make, Nicola, love the combination of all the textures!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING...Love all the layers & amazing detail...the wreath is fabulous... Beautiful creation... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola ! Love the wheat and the stitching around the edge is perfect ! Thanks for joining us at ATP Exchange and Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola :-) this is a fabulous Fall project and I love your amazing details. It's lovely to have you join in with us at ATP and I hope you will be a regular contributor
ReplyDeleteHugs Annie x
Congrats on your GD spot with this stunning card Nicola. Love your wheat wreath and your scattered autumn leaves. Also noticed you had a well deserved win with your creation today. Well done.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
As well as being a very gifted artist (congrats on your DT appointment), you must be a fabulous soul to have all those gifts from other people. It really is the perfect "Thanks" card.
ReplyDeleteThe assortment and balance of your textures is amazing, especially the crinkled velvet ribbon with the dry wheat. All those beautiful maple leaves falling through the card, are the finishing touch. Thank you very much for sharing your talents.
Oh, I love all the wonderful textures, warm colors and beautiful composition of this card! Thanks so much for being our guest DT at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteI cannot stand how AMAZING this card is. Everything about is sensational - especially the textures. Love your aesthetic!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. The fall season is well represented in your card as well as the many contributors. Excellent. - Jim
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning nicola.your wheat wreath is fabulous and i love your perfect autumn details and colours :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Wow Nicola this is absolutely stunning
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project!! Love the wreath, rich colours and wonderful lettters. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful for the colours which perfectly evoke Autumn but it is beautiful for the reasons of signifying the special friendships we create through this passion that we share for creating. I am happy that you could make use of the raffia - please shout out if you could use more as I have more than plenty to spare!
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Lynne
This is absolutely gorgeous Nicola, an exquisite creation once again, and I love so much Autumn colours... Hugs, your friend Coco xx
ReplyDeleteWOW Nicola! Yet again you go above and beyond with the way you create and layer. I love this autumnal wreath and the clever way you've added the word Thanks. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteFabulous make for the challenge Nicola...thanks for joining in the fun at Inspiration Journal...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love this!! Those tiny leaves, the dimensional wreath, just perfect for fall! Thanks for playing along in the Mixed Media Challenge!
ReplyDeletethis is really really beautiful. the wreath is stunning. Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
ReplyDelete-Rachel
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Just lovely - there's such a warmth and a glow to this - and so lovely to see all those crafty gifts being put to wonderful use. Very happy to see the hessian in place!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx