2012 Artisan Design Team Projects for October - Part 1

This months Artisan Design Team box had all sorts of fall goodies inside. I love the new Bigz Die "Autumn Accents" and the "Woodgrain" embossing folder! 

This project was inspired by an old wood barn. I cut 2 inch by 6 inch strips of the Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock and embossed them with the Wood grain textured embossing folder. I then sanded the top until the lighter color came through and sponged the edges with Early Espresso to give it more depth. Each piece was "nailed" down with 2 metallic brads on each end. 

The leaves are all cut out with the Bigz die Autumn Accents. Each leaf has a different texture or stamp added to it. I finished off the page with a few Brushed Bronze designer buttons, linen thread and Champagne Glass Glitter. This page was quite a bit of work :) but I really love the finished look!

Stamps: Wonderfall, Fabulous Phrases, Distressed Dots, Timber 

Ink: More Mustard, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze & Garden Green

Paper: Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock, Very Vanilla, Garden Green, More Mustard & Cajun Craze card stock, First Edition Specialty Designer Series paper

Tools & Accessories: Linen Thread, 3/16 Metallic Brads, Vintage Trinkets, Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Champagne Glass Glitter, Sponge Dauber, Sanding Block, Big Shot, Bigz die Typeset Alphabet, Bigz die Autumn Accents, Wood grain textured embossing folder, Bitty Banners Framelits

My next project is a little pumpkin that I used as part of my fall decor this year. It was so easy to make! I spread the Multipurpose glue all over a little plastic pumpkin and then sprinkled the Champagne Glass Glitter on to it. Once it was dry I added the leaves, linen thread and "fall" tag.

 I love mixing rustic and something with a bit of bling!

Stamps: Wonderfall, Notable Alphabet
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, More Mustard
Paper: Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke & More Mustard Card stock
Tools & Accessories: Linen Thread, Big Shot, Bigz die Autumn Accents, Sponge Dauber, Decorative Label Punch, 1/16 Circle Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Champagne Glass Glitter

Thanks so much for stopping by. I'll have more for you tomorrow, so be sure to check back!