Saturday Sketch 820 - Coming a Little Late!

The sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers that I usually post on Saturdays is coming to you on a Tuesday this week.  Inspiration does not care what day it is, however, so hopefully you don't, either!  I filmed a short marker thumping technique to show you how to get a beautiful multi-colored fall leaves look and you'll find that below the card photos.  It's SO easy that truly anyone can do it!  There's also a written tutorial that you can pin, print, or save.

There is a set in the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog called Life Is Beautiful and I immediately thought of the Marker Thumping Technique when I saw its leaves images.  I don't have that set, though, and I wanted to make it NOW so I pulled out the retired Sheltering Tree.  Both sets have very similar images and this card can be made using Life Is Beautiful.

The fall colors of this card are gorgeous!  I wanted a soft, cozy look so I reached for the Plaid Tidings pack of Designer Series Paper.  This paper comes in a 6"x6" size, which makes it handy for cardmaking.

I added texture with the Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder, lots of layers, and distressing with my fingernail.

The die-cut Pumpkin Pie leaves have a hint of Pumpkin Pie ink sponged on them, just enough to pick up the embossed leaf ridges (Gathered Leaves dies).

Don't miss these multi-colored leaves!  The look was created using the Marker Thumping technique and Regals Stampin' Write Markers.  Watch the short video below to learn how to create this very easy, very fall look.

Watch to learn a Marker Thumping Technique to get multi-colored fall leaves.

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