French Foliage - My first publication

Hi Everyone.  Happy Monday.

Before I get to my post tonight.  I hope that all of my East Coast blog readers are safe and dry.  So many people I spoke to on the East Coast today had been affected in one way or another.  Upstate New York seemed to have been hit pretty bad along the Hudson Valley.  One just doesn't think of Hurricane's that far north.  So, I hope you are all well and safe.  You were all in my thoughts and prayers this weekend.

Well, I finally did it.  I entered a card into Papercrafts for possible submission at the end of last year and was so pleased when I was advised that the card would be published!  I was so excited, but it has been a long time since I made the card and I haven't been able to show it to you.  Yep, I made this card sometime back in October last year!!! 

The card was created for the brand new Papercrafts special edition

This edition is chocablock full of ideas on how to use different layouts.  Of all the submissions, only 4 of each layout were chosen.  I loved this particular layout and had an idea on what to use immediately that I saw it.

It was so long ago, that I had only just gotten my French Foliage set and thought that the leaves from the set would work beautifully with the layout.  I also decided that I wanted to create a light and airy feel to the leaves, so stamped them onto vellum.  Once the ink was dry, I cut around the leaves with my paper snips and attached them to the square bases using plenty of mini glue dots.

I have to say, that the card doesn't look as vibrant on the page in the mag.  You really night the brighter lights that come with close-up photography to see that the leaves are stamped onto vellum.  You will notice that yes, I did... I did cut out the stems of the flowers, too!!!  The only thing that is not Stampin' Up! on the card is the sentiment.  The reason for that?  We didn't have a "thank you" sentiment that was just the right scale and my printer at the time wouldn't print on card stock.  So, I had no alternative but to use a different make of sentiment.

So... I loved this card.... what do you think?

You really should pop along to your local newsagent or bookstore and get your own copy of this special edition.  It really is so inspiring to see the various ways that the layouts were used.  So, for those of us (like me), who are often layout challenged - 288 cards based on the layouts, is a great way to find some inspiration.

Card ingredients - all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

• Card stock:  Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla.  Vellum
• Inks:  More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy (center of the leaves).  Both are Stampin' Write markers.  Cajun Craze was used for the sentiment.  Versamark was used for the background stamping
• Stamps:  French Foliage.  Sentiment: Papertrey Ink.  Background: Confetti
• Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig.  Paper Snips.  Mini glue dots.  Snail.

As always, thanks for visiting my blog.  You know it means a great deal to me.

Hugs

Jaydee

Comments

[Terri]

Just catching up after a few weeks away - i LOVE this card! so beautiful! And no wonder it was published. Just so stunning, I can't say enough!

[Linda Callahan]

You rock Jaydee! The card is fabulous and so are you - they made the right choice to publish your work :) !!!

[Michele]

Jaydee -
Congrats - you go girl!! What a great recognition and accomplishment to you. Keep inspiring us!

[Beth Rigden]

Congratulations Jaydee! I am just surprised this is the first time you have had a card published, your cards are always outstanding.
This card is beautiful!

[Jodi]

Congrats on having your card chosen for the magazine! That is such a huge honor. Your card is just gorgeous. The leaves look so real with the shading. I bet it is even prettier in person.

[Lynn Hayes]

CONGRATS!!!! How exciting and wonderful this is! I personally think ALL of your cards should be published as they're all just awesome! So excited for you and congrats again!
Love this fabulous card and now I need to get the magazine!
Lynn

[Beth]

Congrats, Jaydee!! I love this set, & you made a beautiful card with it! Thanks for sharing! Beth

[Kelly Wentling]

Hi Jaydee!

I agree with Lou that these leaves looked fresh picked from your yard. What a beautiful fall card! You have made some of my favorites using this stamp set! Congratulations to you, you are so deserving of this special recognition.

[Amy Villara]

WOW, congrats the card is amazing. We are still without lights here in Connecticut but we are all ok. Enjoying your cards. Have a great day...Keep on inspiring us.

[Germaine]

Congratulations Jaydee!! its been a while since I have posted here... I love all your cards, you give me a lot of inspiration to make my cards.... but they don't come out as good as yours, it would be nice to get my hands on this mag, but at last!! I have sent you a couple of private e-mails, not sure if they got to you!! You deserve to be published!! So happy for you! Hugs always! G

[Beverly]

CONGRATS! Well deserved and glad that they picked the card. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing with us.
I will be picking up a copy of Card Idea...I have several of them already.

[Sally A. Davis]

I too love this card and I am not surprised that it was picked for inclusion in the magazine. Thanks for sharing the great news with us.

[DH (Lou)]

Hey Gorgeous,
Yep, this is a stunning card. I could swear you picked up those leaves from outside and just stuck them on the card. Truly amazing.
Congratulations, you really do deserve this recognition. Im very proud and chuffed for you.
Miss you and Love you
Pierluigi

[Linda Rodgers]

I'm so impressed, Jaydee, but not surprised. Your work is always so beautiful. This particular card is really outstanding, though. I love the way the leaves have that see-through aspect that very old, weather-beaten leaves get.

[Anne Marie Hile]

Wow, Jaydee!! Congrats! Your card is beautiful and well deserving of the spotlight...as is all of your work. Can't wait to get my mitts on a copy to enjoy "in person". Big hugs! :)