Wednesday, 1 September 2021

CAS Mix Up September Challenge

CAS Mix Up September challenge is a WATERCOLOUR one and the theme is AUTUMN COLOURS which has been chosen by Leslie.

I did this card whilst most of my crafting supplies were still packed away and am really happy with the way it turned out!

The stamps were a freebie with a craft magazine last year - an assortment of Autumn stamps, trees, acorns etc. I really liked the small scattered leaf stamp and there were also a couple of really small ones which although fiddly did the job.
After stamping the leaves at the bottom, I used a wet brush and smudged the ink a little.
Am hoping that I have projected an image of an Autumn woodland floor!

We have a great guest designer this month and the rest of the team have made some beautiful cards to share with you all - hope you can find some time to watercolour something with those lovely colours that Autumn brings and pop it in the gallery over at CAS Mix Up!

24 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

WOW stunning CAS card love the Autumn,colours,leaves and toadstools-beautiful -shows what you can do with limited stash
Carol x

HilaryJane said...

Yes, you definitely have projected that woodland floor image. What a very clever use of those stamps. I love how you have done the background too. It is a very calming card. I love it. By the way, the link from the CAS mix up blog is wrong, it goes to Susan's card for some reason. Hope things are settling down for you xx

Carole said...

Beautiful woodland scene Viv...just beautiful. xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Love the colours of your card Viv..lovely thank you card

Anne

conil said...

It looks exactly like an Autumnal woodland floor. You certainly got a lot from a free stamp. Your talent is showing through. The coloring is brilliant and the colors you chose scream Fall. Love this sweet scene.
(As an aside, when I click on your name at the CAS Mix Up blog, I'm redirected to Susan's blog, not yours.)

Liz said...

Great card Viv, a lovely design. xx

Leslie Miller said...

The scattered leaves and the small, fiddly ones are just perfect with your mushrooms. All the more like an autumn scene, possibly forest floor or maybe just under a tree in the lawn. I love autumn and your card!

Aquarius said...

Great card - definitely says Autumn to me

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A beautiful card Viv and I think you've done a great job of capturing autumn. I love the leaves scattered on the floor and the few that are falling finish your card off to perfection x

Ros Crawford said...

You know how much I love mushrooms... Beautiful image and your painting gives a real autumnal feel. Thank you for inviting me to join you this month!

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Another gorgeous card made with your limited suppies Viv.

Sue xx

Pat said...

What beautiful toadstools for this month's challenge Viv, and especially with your limited supplies. I love the bright and pretty leaves blowing in the wind and making a wonderful carpet of leaves on the ground and the mix of autumn colours is just perfect, also the textured card for the aperture layer looks great. I hope you are settling in OK and that your permanent home will be ready to move into fairly soon. x

Bonnie said...

This is a beautiful Autumn scene, Viv! I can almost hear the leaves crunch and smell the wonderful autumn woodland smells!

Christine Alexander said...

I love toadstools and so perfect for a fall colour and scene♥
I hope you now have your craft room back :)

TK said...

Beautiful! I can feel the cool air, and smell the apple pie -- wonderful card to remind us of Fall's beauty

TK said...

Beautiful! I can feel the cool air, and smell the apple pie -- wonderful card to remind us of Fall's beauty

Loll said...

LOVELY watercoloured Autumn card Viv! The background wash is so pretty, especially with the colours of the toadstools and stamped leaves. Great work creating a blanket of leaves on the ground. xx

Sally H said...

Wow, wow, wow! A stunning creation, Viv! Absolutely gorgeous! 'Shrooms!!!!

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful Autumnal scene and so very pretty Viv x. Great use of those freebie stamps too x.

nancy littrell said...

Your falling Autumn watercolored leaves are gorgeous, Viv. Love your Autumn sky and framing too. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

sandy's crafty bits said...

wow super CAS cad Viv and you certainly have created an Autumn woodland floor! and i love the simplicity of it with the border ... well done ... happy crafting and love sandy

Sue - said...

Fabulous card Viv! Very definitely an autumnal card.

Susan Joyce said...

Love the colours Viv and your pretty falling leaves with the mushrooms, perfect design for the challenge.

Linda said...

I love your little woodland scene Viv, the colours look amazing xx