Sunday, September 21, 2014

Happy Fall -AAA Cards #21

Game 21 Fussy Cutting


I do enjoy a bit of fussy cutting sometimes. Just in case you are not familiar with the term 'fussy cutting' it is using scissors to cut out shapes and/or designs in stead of die cuts and punches.

My oak leaf stamp is very old but I love it. I used the rock and roll technique to add the browning edges to the leaves. I first stamped the leaf in the main colors (DI fired brick and crushed olive) and then rolled the stamp around the edges in DI brushed corduroy.

I can't wait to see YOUR fussy cutting in the AAA Cards Gallery!




14 comments:

Victoria Lavender said...

That's an oldie but a goodie for sure! (the stamp) Sometimes you make cards that just leave me breathless- this is one of them! I love the the layout, the dark top is very eye catching and your fussy cuts are splendid. Thank you so much for this creation. Hugs ans smiles, Victoria

Hannelie said...

I must agree with Victoria! Your cards have me speechless time after time. Love your style Angela!

Jane said...

Another brilliant card Angela. Agree with everything Victoria & Hannelis have written.

Monika Reeck said...

Angela I see your card as DT member and oh wooowww I think I will CASE ing yours this is fabulous I love black at the top and white at the bottom it can be card for a man or for lady..love love this and thanks for visiting me really appreciated..hugs, Monika

Tenia Nelson said...

So so GORGEOUS!!!!

SmilynStef said...

Love those leaves ... they looks like they just fell off a tree ... fabulous card.

JD/ Jill said...

Such a pretty fall card. I like to fussy cut. Hope I find time to participate this week!

VanessaB said...

oooh. love this. such a pretty fall card :)

Deepti said...

What a fabulous design! I like the black and white text BG :) so unique and so fabulous !

Irish Cherokee said...

Sigh! Every time I visit I just want to pause for an hour or so and take in what I am looking at. Extraordinary. - Jim

Kelly Latevola said...

Old stamp or not those leaves look amazing! I love the brown edges you added. The dark text paper is a fabulous background for such bright leaves!!

Julia said...

So beautiful. The layout, colors, everything! Perfection, my friend.

Anita in France said...

Those leaves are stunning, Angela ... they positively glow against the bold black background! Just beautiful! Thanks so much for calling by my blog and leaving me some sweet words ... it's much appreciated! Anita :)

cm said...

Angela, apologies for being so late in commenting, although your card has received many gazes of admiration and plenty of oohing and aahing! Your oak leaves are stunning and the paper you've paired them with: perfect complement! Gorgeous!! Love this!
~c