Exquisite Branch
by Jeanne Jachna
2Can you believe it's November already? I'm just getting used to the idea that Summer is gone and now it seems like Winter will be here before I know it. Time goes fast enough, no reason to rush it right? So let's enjoy the now! It was a beautiful day in the Chicago area so I took my fur baby Miss Moriko for a walk. The fall foliage put on quite a show for us, and we were quite entertained by all the mischievous squirrels we saw!
It inspired me to make this beautiful fall scene. I started with the Exquisite Branch background die – its perfect for an A2 size card (4.25 x 5.5"). I cut this and the Frisky Squirrels from black card stock. I added only portions of the die in blues and yellows, inserted like jig saw puzzle pieces.
I secured the pieces on the back of the die with washi tape. Next I added adhesive foam tape and secured the die cut on a panel of bright orange before I secured it to a white card base. You can really see the depth / window effect it added here.
The sentiment is from the new "Falling For You" stamp set. I stamped it on a Classic Ribbon die cut.
Here is the finished card. The stained glass look is absolutely stunning! Enjoy the now! Hugs!
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Hi Jeanne, This is a beautiful autumnal card, I love all the ‘undulations’ you have put into this scene, and it is definitely a beautiful stained glass effect. I love it !!
It has brightened up my day, my weather here is dank and drab and really depressing, so this is a lovely uplifting effect.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Jeanne- your card is fabulous! Thank you for inspiring me to use my new Exquisite Branch Frame!
Very pretty card…I love the colors of Fall. Great idea for adding depth.
What a beauty!
Jeanne – this is so gorgeous! You did a fab job with the die and background!
Oh wow cool and very dramatic!
Very pretty – love the stained glass effect. Love the little squirrels – I watch a pair from my window almost daily.
Wow!! This is soooo cool!! Love the dimension!
Just beautiful…I love that technique!
Wow! I love this. So unique & the colors are so pretty together. Thanks!
Breathtaking!!! Those are my fav fall colors. TFS!
Wow, that is so cool. Love this. A stunning work of art Jeanne. Does it want to come and live in Norway? Hugz
Whoa!!! Such a cool card. Stunning colour combination.
WOW! This is absolutely stunning. What a great design.
Wow Jeanne, this is stunning!!
No I can’t believe it’s November already! What a beautiful fall card Jeanne! Love this design and pretty colors!
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Beautiful composition! Florida