Lush Lovely Autumn Colors

When you combine Merry Merlot, Petal Pink, and Cinnamon Cider you create a lush and lovely autumnal palette of color.  Our latest color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments includes this rich and warm mix of colors which I'm sure you will enjoy.

To get started for my card I cut a Petal Pink card base.  Next, I used Blending Brushes to add an ombre of color starting with Petal Pink on top, then, Cinnamon Cider, and last Merry Merlot.  Once I had a soft blend of color I used the large multi-leaf die cut from the Beauty of Tomorrow Bundle to emboss, not cut, some texture in the lower right corner of my card base.

I used the Blending Brushes again to customize a die cut Tailored Tag and then stamped it with the large text image from the Beauty of Tomorrow Stamp Set.  Next, I die cut three different leaf dies from the Fern Dies to add layers of Shimmer Vellum leaves.  A pair of birds and a greeting finish up the stampin'.  I added Cinnamon Cider ink to Pale Papaya Sheer Ribbon with a Blending Brush and then cut it up the middle for a narrower and more rustic look.  My last touch was a few scattered gold gems from the Holiday Rhinestone pack.