Friday, January 27, 2012

Picture It Perfect Blog Hop - Jan 28th

Welcome to the "Picture it perfect 'Blog hop. If you arrived here from Angie's Blog  then you are headed in the right direction. However if you just happened along my post and would like to start at the top then you will have to head on over to   our Hostess Gill's  Blog to start at the beginning.
 Our challenge was to create a card using a photograph or a picture from a magazine or any other picture we wanted.Sounded easy enough! Right. Well I found it way more difficult to do. after deciding on my picture it took me "forever" to put my project together. This is the picture I chose for my card

I don't recall where I got this picture from but I just love the colors and the refection in the water, and here is the card I created!


The base is craft card stock 5.5 x4.25 the pattern paper is from my scraps pile I cut  a scalloped oval with a large Sizzix  Framelits Die
the ribbon is from Joann's the maple leaves were punched with a leaf punch from Creative memories and distressed a bit to give them a little dimension.The sentiment was stamped with tuxedo Black ink with an stamp from one of My Creative Time stamp sets.Glue dotted a couple little green buttons and drew a line one the card stock with a red gel pen around the
 patterned paper.
Your next stop is Michelle  's  blog so head on over to see what she has in store for you today.
Here is a list of all the participants just in case you  get lost along the way!  

12 comments:

LisaG said...

Stunning card Janet! The colours are amazing! It's wonderful what nature can do eh?

The leaves are a perfect addition to the card, as are the buttons!

Well done!

I'm a new follower!

Lisa xx

Doris P. said...

OMG.. LOVE your picture and to know it's a REAL picture not a fixed one in!! what pure beauty this is!! LOVE your card especially the added leaves!! Thanks for joining in the hop today!! new follower :)
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Linda Dale said...

Stunning photo, just gorgeous. Love the way you used the oval round it, bring you right into the photo. Blessing, Linda

Lori Comeau said...

Wow, that's a beautiful photo. You did a fantastic job on your card.
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TuttleTime said...

Wow, that's a gorgeous photo!! I didn't think about using a photo with beautiful scenery...hmm.. will try my hand at that soon! Great job..glad to be hopping with on this blog hop! New follower. :)

Linda Simpson said...

WOW WOW WOW Janet this is Awesome! That photograph has all the colours I so love and the way you have incorporated this into a card is stunning.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Beckie said...

Such a beautiful card, it really does look like autumn on a card.

Love Bex xxx
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Jackie said...

Wow this is just beautiful. I love it.

Unknown said...

what a georgeous card! I love the photograph! The reflection of the trees in the water is stunning! I love how the patterned paper you chose compliments the trees in the photo so well. It's a pleasure to be in this hop with you.

Vicki said...

Wow. This is a gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing.

Vicki
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Gill McCall said...

wow what an absolutely stunning photo the colours are incredible. I love what you have created with it and the added touch of the punched out leaves are really complimentary. Thank you for taking time out to create and be a part of this hop

Salnclts said...

I love your card and the colors are beautiful! I love seeing the leaves turn colors in the fall! I just became a follower.