Side #1 of My Autumn Deco

 Hello Again! I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful weekend like we are. I've been taking more breaks than usual to just go outside and hang out on the back porch. But I have been working diligently on my newest project: a double-sided 8"Autumn Deco for my home display. I'm sharing each side separately because they really are two separate art pieces and the other one is my October design for Love to Craft. So I'll share that one on Oct.1 (which is in just a few days EEGADS).

This side features G45 Seasons collection paper, Artsystamper digital images and my stash and scraps. I used the pre-colored digital images from the Fruit Stand and Autumn Gifts stamp sets. Graphics 45 paper is very pretty and I have collected a lot of it but I never use it because I find it difficult. I really admire those who can make amazing things with it. Anyway, I thought using one of the Seasons collections papers would be a good start because I do need to use it all up some day! Using these Artsystamper images really helped me add to an already super-busy paper design. I printed out the two purpley flower blossoms, the basket of peaches, and two pairs of loose peaches from one set, along with two gourds from the other set. I fussy-cut them all and then arranged them in the center  of the page, using dimensionals to pop them up a bit.

 

I had painted my 8-inch square base on both sides with green acrylic paint. (I usually use these quilt project squares. They have a waxy coating but I sand them.) I cut a piece of G45 to fit in the center, tied some green satin ribbon around two of the corners, then adhered it to my base. 

I took a silver Sakura metallic gel pen and colored the Autumn sentiment, then brushed all the yellow flowers with a yellow Wink of Stella. After arranging and adhering my digital images and brushing them with clear Wink of Stella, I began adding flat-back rhinstones and flowers, Deco Art Pearl Pen, Stickles and a yellow dimensional paper flower I had in my stash. 

Lastly, I had been keeping some very thin copper wire and little beads leftover from a long ago scrapbooking kit. I dug in my charms and set about creating some danglies at the bottom of the Deco. I always have fun making these because I get to throw the kitchen sink at them and get bumpy and busy. Since I have to mail the majority of the art I make for others, and therefore keep most of what I mail flat, I look forward to not having to mind that rule although it's seriously hard to remember that I can do it! Creature of habit!

Some close-ups of the design...

And a final look. Oh, the yellow pointed leaves you see peeking out? I will be sharing the other side on October 1, so be sure to come see! Until then, have the bestest week ever and stay well and safe! XOX

MY CHALLENGE PLAYLIST:

1.  Artsystamper Challenge #24: Ribbons and Bows

2.  The Artsystamper Addiction Facebook Group - same challenge

3.  Crafty Creations #413: AAG - I used challenge sponsor Artsystamper digital images 

4.  613 Avenue Create Sept. Challenge: AG + Opt. Twist Use a Charm -- I've played the twist and have charms dangling at the bottom.

5.  Paper Babe Stamps Challenge #128: Dimension

6.  Paper Funday #21: AG + Opt. Autumn -- I've played the Autumn option.

7.  Outlawz Twisted Thursdays 9/24-10/7: AG + Opt. Twist of Gems or Pearls -- I used several little rhinestone gems and pearly made from Deco Art Pearl Pen.

8.  Art Journal Journey September: Texture

9.  Arty Divas #29: AG

10. Aud Sentiments #260: Sentiment + AG

11.  TTCRD 9/22-9/29: AAG

12.  Crafty Gals Corner #211: Fall Colors

13.  Creative Fingers #193: AAG

14. Mod Squad Challenge: Autumn/Fall Foliage

15.  Sisterhood of Crafters: Anything But a Card

16.  Crafty Calendar Challenge: September AG

17.  Rainbow Challenge Sept.: Autumnal Amber