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Roses and Pears

Beccy's Place is the sponsor of the Paper A La Mode Thanksgiving Challenge at the Outlawz, and I was lucky enough to be provided this gorgeous Roses and Pears image.  I colored it brown since I love brown pears and they seem to fit Thanksgiving better.



I loved playing with this image - it is soooooo pretty!  I printed it if off a few times so I could add in some layers.  I also added in some little sprigs I made with the Martha Stewart Branch punch and I pulled apart a pretty little sparkly thin flower out of my stash and tucked the pieces in the back for some glitter. I colored  thus up with some Copics, some SU! Alcohol Markers, some colored pencils, and some Tim Holtz Distress inks and sponges.  My sentiment is from DRS Designs and is called Thanksgiving Blessings.  My bg is a free vintage image from Knick of Time (love that place - wow!), but I found the link to it on this unbelievably cool Pinterest Board put together by Becca Feeken (it has thousands of links to great vintage printables). 

Many hugz!!!

Comments

  1. ScrappyHorsesNovember 15, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! I love the rustic fall colors ~~ just beautiful!

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  2. JanettNovember 15, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    This is so pretty Nancy, I just love the dark rich colors and all the layers.

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  3. Stacy SheldonNovember 15, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    This is gorgeous Nancy :) perfect for fall

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  4. jimlynnNovember 15, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    I'd give anything to be able to create gorgeous cards like this! It's beautiful! Love background and those pears are outstanding. SO BEAUTIFUL!
    Lynn

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  5. Anne TempleNovember 15, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    This is gorgeous, as are the other creations you've posted since my last visit. Love the fall colors on this.

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  6. cotnobNovember 15, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    This is gorgeous Nancy, such a beautiful image and lots of fabulous layers - a super card.
    Pauline
    x

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  7. MarisaNovember 15, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Lovely focal cluster!

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  8. Carol LNovember 15, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    This is just stunning with that bouquet of flowers, fruits and greens! I love the vintage background and noticed the 4 digit phone number! It made me laugh, because I still remember our old phone number growing up! It was 3 digits with a letter! LOL

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  9. BeccyNovember 15, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Wowzers!! You've done a beautiful job with the image, I love the way you've coloured it... the browns are so rustic and autumnal making them perfect for Thanksgiving. The background image you used is fabulous, thanks for the link!
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  10. MonicaNovember 16, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    How clever to pull apart a flower and use it the way you did. It is a lovely card as are all the others.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Wow! This is gorgeous. I love the image and the vintage look.

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  12. TammyNovember 16, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Wow, what gorgeousness! Brown was a great call!

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  13. DoreenNovember 17, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    This is gorgeous,love the fab design and colours.xxx

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  14. SewPaperPaintNovember 18, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Oh my word, I scrolled through your blog quickly and became a follower just as quick! This is fabulous! Love that you left the roses natural, great use of these digis, a whole new look! And I love it!

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  15. JD/ JillNovember 18, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    You are right this is a pretty image, and you made an amazing card using it!

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  16. *Vicki*November 20, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Oh my this is so amazing Nancy!! I just love how the beautiful image just pops right off the design!! Totally stunning my friend!!Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
    My Blog: Stamp Smiles

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  17. DarnellNovember 23, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Okay, but this stunning creation is not a card, is it, Nancy? It's a centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table, right? It is going to be gorgeous there and so much prettier than a tissue-telescoping turkey - although there's nothing wrong with those! We've had ours for a couple of decades now! Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs, Darnell

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