Weekender with Wanda – Getting ready for Autumn with Tim Holtz Stamps!

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Happy Saturday! Happy Weekend everyone! I’m back with the latest edition of Weekender with Wanda on the Simon Says Stamp blog! Did you have a good week? I had a really fun week! My husband had to travel for work this week, and I decided to tag along to San Diego! It was a peaceful week. Did some shopping and sight seeing during the days and then we went out exploring in the evenings. It did feel strange to not stamp anything for a week though! I’m back in the studio today and eager to start getting ready for Fall crafting and Stamptember! I made the card I’m sharing today a week or so ago when it was 100 degrees at my house. I am definitely ready for Fall breezes and Pumpkin Spice Lattes! Bring it on!

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Today is my monthly feature using awesome supplies from Tim Holtz, Stampers AnonymousRanger and Sizzix. I look forward to this each month and I look forward to sharing something fun with you. Today is all about my favorite Tim Holtz Mini Blueprint Stamps – and they are the star of the show. I used Distress Markers and a bit of glitter too!

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I started with a Kraft card base cut into an A2 size. Next I layered Shattered Cardstock in a beautiful Autumn Red color. I felt like I wanted a bit more interest, so instead of layering another piece of paper, I layered using Tim Holtz Tissue Tape! I will definitely use this technique again. I love that the red paper shows through the tape.

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For the three images, I stamped them in brown ink twice onto the smooth side of watercolor paper. I stamped them once in a row – in their final configuration. Then I stamped them a second time to color and cut out for layering. This photo shows a close up of the finished look. You can also see that I used a sponge dauber and Distress Inks (Antique Linen and Vintage Photo) to edge around the panel.

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A few photos of my coloring process! I used only Distress Markers to color the images. I softened the look by using a water brush to move the color around on the paper. I think that juicy red apple is my favorite!

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After I colored all the images I cut them out with detail scissors and then layered them onto my panel using foam squares. I really do love this look. It’s my favorite way to use the Blueprint stamps.

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At the last minute I added Rock Candy Distress Glitter accents! Glitter makes anything (and everything) better!

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I think these would make nice Thanksgiving cards. You could even modify it and use one image – to make some placecards for your Fall table. Yes, I’m totally thinking ahead right now! Also, there are SO MANY blueprint stamps! You could use this layout with any theme – just choose your favorite three stamps!

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Thank you for coming by today! Are you ready for Fall? Or are you still going to hold on to Summer for a while longer? Have a great week and I will see you back here soon!

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  1. Awesome ideas but here in Quebec we are finally having some summer weather but I’m keeping these ideas for fall. Thanks Wanda!

  2. What a beautiful creation! I can already feel the crisp fall air and smell the apple pies baking in the oven. Love these colors!

  3. Hanging on to Summer even though it’s too hot for me right now. Fall comes soon enough even though it’s my favorite time of year. Great card, Wanda!

  4. Fall is in the air! Wanda’s card is fantastic!!!! I haven’t seen the Tim Holtz Tissue Tape before……will have to pick some up. It looks fabulous as the background of the card :)

  5. Yay your back! Thanks for sharing your trip. Love this set and the colors are perfect for this project. I love fall for crafts and decorating purposes only. Spring and summer make me happy, I hate the cold and sweaters, jackets and the fact that I can’t wear my flip flops or my toes will fall off from frost bite, lol. Sorry I went on a rant, I can’t even think about fall yet, but I love your card, lol. Thanks for always inspiring me.

  6. Love the fall colors Wanda. I’m a fall person, this time is my favorite. I really love the blueprint stamps. I was not aware that there were mini versions. Eek! I’ll have to check these out. Glad you and your hubby had a fun getaway. I have never been to San Diego. It sounds wonderful. Have a great week and thanks for the loveliness.

  7. I love Tim Holtz and all of his products and I love what you did with this card. I’m ready for Fall and this card reminds me of Fall and gets me in the mood for Fall, very pretty.

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