Oct 30, 2018

Tim Holtz Worn Wallpaper and Crackled Pumpkin Card


Hi there!  Today I'm sharing another card I made with the Tim Holtz Bigz Pumpkin Patch die my friend Carol shared with me.  I wanted to try completely changing the color of some of Tim's Worn Wallpaper  to coordinate with my fall projects. 


I cut a panel to size and dipped in a Dried Marigold, Fossilized Amber and Rusty Hinge Distress Inks, then crinkled up and stitched around it.   Here's a before shot (bottom right).  See the transformation!  This material is AMAZING and inks so beautifully...

http://shrsl.com/15wiy


For the pumpkin I didn't remove the slice cutouts from the design when I cut it.  I carefully taped then down on the back to keep them put, then applied DecoArt crackle paste over the entire pumpkin, minus the stem.  When the cracks had set and things were dry, I scraped away to get an even more work effect, then stained the stem and peeled paint with Vintage Photo.  The little leaf at the top is from the Funky Foliage die set.  It was the perfect shape for a topper!


My layers include a scrap of stamped plaid, a crackled corrugated base, a painted Scroll die (Butterscotch Adirondack then dipped in Rusty Hinge DI), Fall Foliage dies stained with Crushed Olive and Rusty Hinge and a handmade flower from the Tattered Florals die.  I tucked in some sisal fibers and a loopy bow made with Tim's jute twine. 


I made about eight flowers for my fall cards and have used all but one!  I guess it's time to have a poinsettia making marathon...  :)  Wishing you a day filled with love and gratitude!

For more peeled, crackled paint inspiration see my post here:

http://sewpaperpaint.blogspot.com/2018/08/tim-holtz-farmhouse-card-diy-cotton-stems.html

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21 comments:

Brenda Brown said...

Oh my that cracked pumpkin is fantastic and the finished card is pure delight xxx

Paper Wishes said...

This card really does evoke Autumn. All the lovely golden colours and crinkly crunchy flower and leaves work so well The pumpkin and wallpaper are both amazing transformations. Cant wait to see what you do with all your poinsettias once they are made. x

craftytrog said...

A stunning card Autumn! xxx

Paula Cheney said...

that crackled pumpkin is awesome!!

Dorthe said...

Simply pure love from me, seeing this amazing card, dear Autumn.
So beautiful with your crackled pumpkin, and the gorgeous flower - a treat for the eyes. Hugs, Dorthe

ann barnes said...

Autumn, I’m in love with this grungy fall card! You’ve taken the worm wallpapers to new heights by changing up the colors! And that crackle pumpkin adds so much interest to the entire composition especially paired with your beautiful flower! I do so love your flowers! Thanks for sharing. xxx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Gorgeous . Love the worn crackle and your flower is stunning. Tracy ❤️❤️

sarascloset said...

Love your crackled pumpkin contrasted with the lacy die cut and flowery wallpaper! What a clever idea to stain the wallpaper to tie into this fall palette. Gorgeous make, Autumn! Hugs!

Redanne said...

I love that crackled pumpkin, it is beautiful and the autumn colours are stunning. Your flower is gorgeous!! I need to start to think about Christmas too, I am so far behind.... Hugs, Anne xx

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

So gorgeous and all the texture yummy! I LOVE the white pumpkin!

Susan said...

Love everything about this card but oh, that pumpkin is fabulous!

Kate Yetter said...

Your cards are always so beautiful. That crackled pumpkin is amazing! I almost bought that wallflower paper a few days ago. I love how you use these in the backgrounds.
Kate

Helen Wallace said...

Such clever work to transform that collection into Autumn colours. I'm crazy about that superbly crackled pumpkin and your flowers are a delight. Beautiful work.

Margaret Mifsud said...

Such a gorgeous card Autumn! The crackled pumpkin is amazing and I so love all the added elements and the autumn colours. Stunning!! xx

scrappallino said...

I love every single layer of this card, and what can I say about the pumpkin?It is so beautiful and perfect in white.
Thanks for sharing lots of beauties!
Hugs!

Linda Kunsman said...

gorgeous shabby chic fall card!!! And yes, those worn wallpapers are fabulous!

Katie said...

This is stunning and like the crackle on the pumpkin.

Annie said...

Oh Autumn x this journal makes my heart sing xx Totally love the Christmas theme and stunning papers and colleges elements on the front x each and every page is stunning xx Thank you for sharing and it’s great to be able to leave a comment x
Have a lovely weekend
Annie xx

Paper Profusion said...

Autumn in all its glory for sure! This is really wonderful Autumn! Also, I had a viewing of several of your youtube videos the other night - they are fab - thank-you for putting together and sharing. Nicola x

Words and Pictures said...

Oh, now this makes my heart sing... the crackled pumpkin is pure joy, and I love the rustic gatherings from leaves to twine to that blowsy rose. Simply glorious!
Alison x

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

Loving the distressed crackle and your attention down to the tiniest little detail always amazes me! xx

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