CAS Lighthearted Leaves

Can you tell by now that I am really loving LIGHTHEARTED LEAVES??  I usually do lots of Halloween and just a few fall cards, but I can't help myself when it comes to this gorgeous new leaf set!

CAS Lighthearted Leaves by becreativewithnicole.com

As you can see, I went super clean and simple with this one.  I am really loving this type of crisp and clean card!  The inspiration came from the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary.

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Instead of adding images that were cut out, I just kept it clean by stamping directly on the card base.

Lighthearted Leaves close up

It's a little difficult to see in the pictures, but I used Mossy Meadow and Early Espresso for the leaves.  I alternated the color and the direction of the leaves to make a simple pattern.  The greeting needed to be simple as well and a banner in Old Olive did the trick.

CAS Leaves by becreativewithnicole.com

I did add one little extra to my card, GOLD SEQUINS.  I just can't help it, I love the look and sparkle of these little guys!  And that's it!  A crisp and clean card perfect for fall!!

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  1. Joanne JamesSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    What a gorgeous CAS card - your earthy colours are perfect for fall and the trio of gold sequins are a nice touch. Thanks for joining us again over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!

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  2. Nicole TugrulSeptember 5, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Thank you so much Joanne! I am really loving the clean and simple look and this week's sketch was a perfect fit!

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  3. Chris SlogarSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    This is really sharp! I love those leaves, too, and I love how you have alternated them!! Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  4. Alison BarclaySeptember 7, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    CAS perfection! I love how your card base isn't white! I need to work on some variety in that regard. :)
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Create with Connie and Mary. :)

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  5. Margaret RaburnSeptember 7, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Nicole, this is such a lovely CAS card! I too love this set; mine is on the way... should have ordered it first thing! I like how you alternated the leaves ... a very crisp card! Love the touch of sparkle! Thanks for joining us this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  6. Nicole TugrulSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    Thank you so much Margaret! I got this on my pre-order and it has been well used already! Definitely get this one!

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  7. Nicole TugrulSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Thank you so much Alison!!

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  8. Nicole TugrulSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Thank you so much Chris!!

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  9. Bridgette JonesSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I really like this clean and simple card! Great idea to alternate the direction of the leaves. I'm with Allison on this one, it is nice seeing clean and simple that's not white! Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  10. Nicole TugrulSeptember 8, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Thank you so much Bridgette! I figured with fall that Crumb Cake was the way to go, so glad you all liked it!

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  11. Jenny EngelkeSeptember 8, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Classic and classy! Love the clean and simple look mixed with the intricate design of the leaf! Thanks for sharing with us at Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  12. Penny HanuszakSeptember 8, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    A beautifully stamped card Nicole. I like the alternation of leaves and the pop of green in the sentiment banner. TFS.

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  13. Nicole TugrulSeptember 9, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Thank you so much Jenny!!

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  14. Connie BabbertSeptember 9, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    You are certainly selling me on this set! Love your CAS design! Great job with the sketch! Thanks for playing along!

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  15. Nicole TugrulSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Thanks so much Connie! If I am selling you on it, them I'm doing my job! I love to be an enabler :)

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