Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Fall splendor

I don't imagine that this is a well known fact, but October is "Pastor Appreciation" month.  So, I've created this little card to express to our pastor how much we appreciate him and all he does.  And I think it proves that you can use glitter and rhinestones on a "man" card.  Black rhinestones seem to be less flashy than their counterparts, but still give a polished look.
 I modeled the image after this card I found while browsing on Pinterest.  Love the look it gave.  I didn't have any stickles like were used on the original, so I just dabbed a little glue around on the trees and sprinkled on some SU! diamond dust glitter.  You can see more of the glitter in the picture below.

Challenges:
Your Next Stamp Challenge--sketch (and I used the color orange and the fall theme from the inspiration photo)

Creative Inspiration Challenge #236--autumn/fall
Word Art Wednesday--anything goes with uplifting sentiment
Paper Pretties #280--permission to embellish everything
Sister Act Card Challenge #29--anything goes
Pattie's Creations #78--orange and black
Raisin Boat #16--Thank You
Eureka Stamps #62--Halloween colors
Our Daily Bread Designs #175--It is Fall!

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! "Lovely As A Tree"; Verve "Tall Oaks" sentiment
Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circles, large
Papers: DCWV

6 comments:

Rene said...

What a lovely fall card! Thank you so much for joining us at Creative Inspirations! Good luck!
Rene :D

Linda said...

Really a lovely card Heather. Thank you for joining the Raisin Boat challenge this month.

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Heather, I am very aware of Pastor Appreciation Month, and I LOVE it! And I love this card, and so will your pastor! It's beautiful (in a very masculine way), and I love the black rhinestones and glitter on the trees! A beautiful way to expression your appreciation! So glad you've joined us this week for the ODBD Shining the Light challenge! Hugs, Cheryl

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a beautiful card and take on the sketch, Heather!! Your pastor will so appreciate your thoughtfulness!! Great fall colors and design!! Thanks for joining us this week at ODBD!

nwilliams6 said...

Love the way you did the trees and the sketch is pretty cool! Lovely Pastor Appreciation card. Thanks for sharing it with us in the Pattie's Creations Orange and Black Challenge!

Anonymous said...

What a great card for your pastor!! It's very lovely!!
Thanks for joining YNS for this month's challenge!! :) :)