Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday! Today begins a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog and the inspiration photo is appropriate (and cute) for this change of seasons.
Any cat we've ever owned would not sit so nicely on a pumpkin, but would quickly run away cursing us under his/her breath. My card is inspired by the pumpkins in the picture and features an image from the "Haunted Garden" Stamp and Coordinating Die Set from the Simon Says Stamp Stamptember 2026 Event.
I've colored the image using Copic Alcohol Markers and in hindsight, should have toned down the oranges I used...this pumpkin is glowing! The background panel has been embossed using the "Falling Leaves" 3-D Embossing Folder from Spellbinders. The paper has a white core so some of that comes through the embossing, and I like the look of it.
The sentiment is part of the set and I've adhered everything flat to the card base. Lastly, I've added gold Dazzles to complete the design. I'm jealous of those who are experiencing cooler temps and a real change in the season. It's still hot and humid here in Florida, oh well, maybe I'll feel the difference in January.
Please join us at the Challenge this month, until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna
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I love the wood grain piece behind the pumpkins and your background is great. The pumpkin and florals are beautifully coloured. Thanks for sharing at Double Trouble, Johanna DT
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Donna! Love the colors and that embossed background is beautiful. The pretty pumpkin and flowers really pop against the woodgrain aperture matting. Thanks for sharing with us at A Cut Above's October Challenge.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully coloured and designed Autumnal card, so pleased you shared with us at We Love Stamping challenge. thank you.
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Donna this is gorgeous - I think the pumpkin is fabulous with the bit of glow :) I can't say that any cat I have owned would have sat still on a pumpkin long enough for a photo either!
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Maxine
This is gorgeous Donna, the beautiful embossed background makes a lovely setting for the pumpkins, fabulous colouring and I love the colours you've chosen, the blue flowers contrast so beautifully with the orange.
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A gorgeous card, love the embossing and your beautiful colouring. With both hats on I will say - Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
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WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is perfect and your colouring is AMAZING!!
Thanks for stopping by A Place To Start !
Bettascrap DT
Beautiful coloring...great texture!! Thanks for play along with the Double Trouble challenge!! Deb Horst, Crazy Cousin (guest designer for the month of Sept) #DTPC226
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this fall theme card with us at MMM
ReplyDeleteDonna, I love your fall card with it's beautiful oranges and blues! The embossing was a clever addition that gives your card even more depth and texture. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Double Trouble!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteLove the wood grain arch against the embossed background for your beautiful pumpkin image... beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.
ReplyDeleteThe embossed background and woodgrain arch are a a perfect backdrop for those lovely pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at We Love Stamping. Avril x
I love the 'glowing" pumpkin. Your coloring is perfect and this card is lovely. Thanks for sharing at Double Trouble.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! I love that pop of blue with the flowers and your coloring is gorgeous! Thanks for playing with us at Double Trouble :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Donna! Love that image, the embossed background and well...all of it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- good luck!
I love this set - now may have to get it! Your card shows it off beautifully, not too much orange for me, the coloring is terrific! The embossed background and wood work so well. Love it!
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