Multi Color Leaves

 Earlier this week I showed you a couple of projects using the pattern books. Two of those projects- a card and the scrapbook pages had leaves on them. With Fall making it's official arrival I love the color of leaves. Here in Texas we are cooler, but the leaves are not turning yet. I do have many friends in the north and they have been sharing their photos on facebook of the leaves. WOW!
To create a multi colored leaf follow these steps.
1. Stamp your stem in a dark color (I used cocoa) as seen in the photo.
2. Ink your stamp in the lightest color first. (I used poppy)
3. Use a sponge dauber to add shading to the stamp- use a darker c complimenting color. (I used eggplant)
4. Stamp over your stem.
5. Repeat for each side.

Don't FORGET about the Give AWAY! Be Sure to look at the post from November 10 for all the details.

Why use a Pattern Book?

 I am a fan of a pattern. For me starting with a sketch, map or pattern takes part of the thinking out of it. If I have a pattern to go by then my brain only has to think about colors, stamps and embellishments- the fun stuff! 95% of my projects start with a pattern. Most of the time I use one of the CTMH How to Books. Sometimes I look at Pinterest or a website with sketches on it. The think I love about The CTMH pattern books is that they are full color with measurements. They also give tips and trick on techniques as well. The older books are card or scrapbook specific, but the newer ones are combos.

Take a close look at both of these cards, even thought they are both completely different they are the very same pattern. When you work with a pattern, never be afraid to rotate the pattern to fit what you need.
This pattern comes from the CTMH Make it From Your Heart V. 2 book and good news! YOU can win a copy by leaving a comment on this blog post- details below!

 This pattern is also in the book! Like I said the later How To books are combos of cards and scrapbook!

 Take a look at my leaves, I used a sponge technique to stamp them on Kraft Cardstock. I love the look of ink on kraft paper, it gives a very rustic look. Later this week I will have directions on how to create these leaves.

Now for the GIVE-AWAY!!

Leave a comment on this blog post telling me where you find inspiration for projects. 
One random winner will be drawn from the comments to win a pattern book and sponge set.
Open to all, Winner announced on 11/16

 

Place an order of $40 or MORE on www.kaaronbrown.ctmh using the November Mystery Hostess Party during the week of November 8-14 and I will send you FREE a pattern book and package of daubers.

 

Every order placed in the Mystery Hostess Party will be entered to win the hostess rewards.

Matchbook Sweet Moments Card

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sweet tree card

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Family is Forever Cricut Cookie Box

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Blessed Beyond Measure Card

What a fun Pumpkin Stamp this is. I really like the font of the word blesses and just how large the stamp is. It takes up a lot of room on the card and makes a great focal point. I finished off the card by adding a bow around the stem and some glitter tape accents.

Roasting Marshmellows

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