New Tim Holtz Arrived Yesterday

I had completely forgotten that I preordered the Tim Holtz fall/leaf border.  When I opened the package I was so happy.  Even though I had several kits to put together I really wanted to play with it.  I got the kits done and started to put one together.  It turned out really nice.  I couldn't sleep last night, so I put it in my Etsy shop at  http://www.etsy.com/listing/82166389/lovely-fall-border-for-halloween

I'll tell you how I got the leaves to look like they are really are changing. 

If you plan on making a whole lot of leaves get the cardstock of your choice. I used 8.5 x 11inch piece of yellow or gold.  Take a warm red Color Box Chalk and swipe it gently as you don't want the sponge to fall off.  It doesn't matter if you can actually see the shape of the sponge because when you punch or die cut the paper you won't see it. You will just see the random color on the leaf.  They I use some pastel olive and more warm red to go around the edges and then a chestnut roan on just the tips.  They look great, don't they!

Take a look. I just love fall colors!