Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Apple Tree

This card was so much fun to make, the details jut fell into place once I got started.

The background is a brown paper lunch bag that was pretty crinkled but that added to the effect.  I cut it up, weaved it and stained it with some distress ink.  The apple tree has pieced leaves that I glittered and curled up to give it a bit of a pop.

Please ignore the fact that it's more of an Autumn card in Spring, but it's not very warm here lately so I think I should be excused.




The Sketch I used is from C.R.A.F.T. Challenge # 203:


And my color inspiration is by Pile It On # 16:



I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks #138: Trees
Aud Sentiments #78: For a guy
Craft Challenge #203: Sketch
Crafty Catz #179: This one's for the boys
Cut It Up #17: Arbor Day (Use a Tree)
Digi Darla #59: Earth Day (recycled item) basket weaved lunch bag
Eureka Stamps #36: Animal Catwalk
Forever Friends #16: Piecing leaves
Joanna Sheen Recycle
Little Miss Muffet #59: Food Glorious Food
Love to Create #62: Bingo gem/bling, sentiment, ribbon
Paper Makeup Stamps #85: Animal Friends
Party Time Tuesdays #117: Tic Tac Toe
Pile It On #16: "Budding" Color
Tammy's Scrappin Corner #59: Bling it up
The Squirrel and the Fox #42: Furry Friends
Top Tip Tuesday #99: No Machine Sewing
Tuesday Throwdown Make Your Own Background
Whoopsi Daisy Use Circles 

Digi:  Birdie Brown - Apple Tree and Bear
Ribbon, gem and glitter from stash

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37 comments:

  1. LeanneApril 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Super cute, thanks for playing our tree challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!

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  2. NickScrapShackApril 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    This is super cute. Love that stamp! Well done on the recycled bit of this card. How clever! Loved the way you used that bag and it match the basket too...

    Thank you for joining our challenge this week at Digi Darla. Good luck!
    Nick

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  3. SueApril 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Such a beautiful card. I really love the weaved background that you have made -really great recycling. The image is gorgeous and your colouring is wonderful.
    Thank you for taking part in the Joanna Sheen Challenge
    Sue xx

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  4. KimCreateApril 23, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    I like your paper bag background! The bear and apple tree are cute too! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown this week!
    Kim L. DT

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  5. carolApril 23, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Fab card,thanks for playing along with us at CRAFTY CATZ and thanks for using the sketch also from CRAFT x carol

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  6. chrissy xxApril 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    What a Brilliant card it's turned out to be! I had to read it twice when you said you'd used a paper bag..LOve your image too.
    Thank you sooo much for joining us this week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner.
    Chrissyxx

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  7. Jac’s PlaygroundApril 23, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Great card love the pieced leaves that sparkle and really give it some dimension, thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week, Jac x

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  8. Cut It Up Challenge BlogApril 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Love the idea of weaving together strips of a paper bag for your background. Weaving always makes such a pretty effect. Love your image, too! Thanks for linking your card to Cut it Up Challenges!
    Evelyn

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  9. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    That's an awesome image! Love the leaves and the bit of glitter! Really a beautiful card! I love it! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner!!! Good luck :) I hope to see you for our next challenge too!! :)

    - Susan, DT @ Tammy's Scrapin Corner

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  10. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    So cute! Your colored image is fab and the faux stitching looks great. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday.

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  11. Lori TurnerApril 23, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Super cute!!! Love, love, love that tree :) Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week!

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  12. MigdaliaApril 24, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    A Fabulous & Fun card! Great job!
    Thanks for playing along at Cut It Up Challenges! :)
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥

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  13. TamieApril 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Your apples look soooo good...really good enough to eat. I love this tree and really the whole image. Great colors and incredible layout. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome inspiration for us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  14. SherylApril 24, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Brilliant card love the image and DP. Thanks for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week, hope we see you again soon. Hugs Sheryl xx

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  15. Wendy LApril 24, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Great card, very pretty, thanks for joining us at Forever Friends Monthly. xxx

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  16. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)April 24, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Adorable card Leeann! This image is so sweet. I love your coloring and your cute leaves! Great job!!

    I have FREE Candy on my blog and would love for anyone who wants to register to stop by my blog. Thanks Leeann for registering.

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful creation with us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner!! Have a fantastic day!! Hope to see you again next week. Hugs, Gloria DT

    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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  17. DeboraApril 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Wow, so much detail with those leaves! Your card is wonderful and I love the fall colors. We are having the same kind of Spring here in Canada. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner with your bling creation.Hugs!

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  18. AthinaApril 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    What a sweet card ! Your coloring is awesome! Thank you for partying with us at Party Time Tuesdays!

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  19. GibmissApril 24, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Hello
    Fabulous card ... Love the image.....
    Thanks for joining us at FF this Month....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  20. GailApril 24, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Leeann -this is adorable! I have that digital - I am sure -you have done a wonderful job on this creation - what talent you have! Have a Happy Week!

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  21. Scrappin Rabbit DesignsApril 25, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Love your apple tree and the cute little bear. Great job. Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up Challenges!

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  22. Linda AndersonApril 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Such a sweet card Leanne. And congrats, you're the winner from my blog for the Clear Dollar Stamps blog hop. Please contact me at anderson(at)zoominternet(dot)net so I can email your free digi set to you!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!

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  23. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Such an adorable card.

    Thanks for joining us at Eureka Stamps this week.

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  24. KarenApril 25, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    So cute! The image is adorable and your stitching looks great! Love the ribbon too! Thanks for playing along at Cut It Up Challenges! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  25. DaisychainApril 27, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you for joining us this week at Whoopsi Daisy with such a lovely card. Hope to see you next week. Hugs Christine x

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  26. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    What an addorable card and the image. Love that bear under the apple tree. Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week.

    Hugs,
    Maria

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  27. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comApril 27, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    What fabulous dimension you added to the tree! Sooo worth all the effort. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at LMMS!!!

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  28. Kristie MaynardApril 28, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Very sweet card! Thanks for joining the Eureka! Stamps challenge this week.

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  29. pstApril 28, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Gorgeous card, what a work all those pieced leaves, but it's worth it! Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends this month.

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  30. CarolApril 28, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Cute card. Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week. Carol DT x

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  31. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Adorable card! Thank you for joining us this week at Love to Create Challenge Blog.
    Ruza, LTC Designer

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  32. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Cute card and great to see the different angles too! love your faux stitching too! Thanks for Playing along with us this time at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

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  33. Amanda PhillipsApril 28, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Love your leaves:)Thank you for joining us this week over at love to create challenges.
    Amanda LTCDT

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  34. Crafting VickyApril 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    WOW this is wonderful. What a creative background to make with a paper bag. I really love the leaves you have done as well.

    Thanks for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

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  35. Bettina L.April 29, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Oh this is lovely.Great design with the faux stitches,bow and paper pieced leaves.Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and Forever Friends monthly challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back tuesday and next month for some new challenges. Bettina DT Member xx

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  36. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)April 30, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Such a cute creation, great image. Thanks so much for playing at Little Miss Muffet:)

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  37. ChristyMay 1, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    So so pretty! :) Thanks for joining us at Cut It Up's Arbor Day Challenge :) :) :)

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