Aug 16 2007

Road Card Pumpkins

Published by Michele Boyer at 4:40 am under My Designs, Stampin' Up!

AHMy favorite weekly challenge on Splitcoast is the sketch challenge.  Every Wednesday I take a peek whether I have time to play or not. 

I often feel “layout challenged” so sometimes this is just the push I need. 

I’ve been wanting to use these pumpkins…I really like how “sketchy” they are.  This type of design is great for watercoloring.  You can be a bit messy and it doesn’t often show.  I used watercolor paper here and a whole lot of Earth Elements inks.  (There was quite a pile on the table before I was finished.)  I like watercoloring on watercolor paper best because I can keep adding layers of color without ripping through the paper.  (I do NOT like SU’s Whisper White cardstock for this type of coloring, but I do use it…carefully…once in a while.)  I distressed the edges and added some leaves, some popped up on dimensionals. 

I have to mention the patterned paper…You can’t see much of it, but it’s by Flair Designs.  They have some gorgeous fall and western prints.   You can check them out here.

I almost *always* include a sentiment on my cards so for me, this card is missing something. It looks kind of naked without a message, but I’ll have to settle for the message being on the inside as I left no room for words.

One final note, in case you haven’t been over there already, you may want to check out Trudee’s blog.  She’s having an incredible give-away!

Thanks for looking!!  Have a great day!  :)

Cardstock:  More Mustard, Really Rust, watercolor paper     Patterned Paper:  Flair Designs “Fall Traditions”     Stamps:  Autumn Harvest, Canvas     Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, More Mustard, Really Rust, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red     Accessories:  Karen Foster Thumbtack brads, linen thread, edge distresser, dimensionals.  Finished card size:  5 ½” x 4 ¼”

28 Responses to “Road Card Pumpkins”

  1. # Jackieon 16 Aug 2007 at 5:02 am

    What a great card! I love the coloring on the pumpkins and what you did with the brads and leaves - it almost makes me feel like it’s Autumn already! I wish it was!

  2. # flossieon 16 Aug 2007 at 5:08 am

    Love your coloring and shading what a great fall card

  3. # StamperSharonon 16 Aug 2007 at 5:48 am

    Beautiful card, M — I love that set and can’t wait to order it, too . . . great coloring!

  4. # Sharlene Waleon 16 Aug 2007 at 6:30 am

    I love this card! The watercoloring is spectacular and the linen thread on the side just sets it all off.

  5. # Karenon 16 Aug 2007 at 6:36 am

    Michelle:

    Beautiful card and your coloring is awesome.

  6. # jacksonbelleon 16 Aug 2007 at 8:02 am

    WOW!!! This is just stunning Michele!!! Those colors, layout, leaves, brads, WOW…I LOVE IT! Just gorgeous! :)

  7. # Angi Rankinon 16 Aug 2007 at 9:40 am

    Absolutely stunning! I love everything about this card; the stamps, the coloring, the distressing, the linen thread…everything. Beautiful job!!

  8. # ematson (SCS ematson)on 16 Aug 2007 at 9:53 am

    Oh this card is so pretty. The colors are wonderful! As much as I love fall and all the beautiful colors I’m just not ready for summer to end.

  9. # Melissaon 16 Aug 2007 at 10:17 am

    Lovely! I can’t wait for fall!

  10. # Melissaon 16 Aug 2007 at 12:13 pm

    Love the paper, colors, distressing, EVERYTHING.

  11. # Jenniferon 16 Aug 2007 at 1:25 pm

    That is one of the cutest darn cards I have ever seen! I have nat tried watercoloring yet….you are making it really tempting!

  12. # June Houckon 16 Aug 2007 at 1:27 pm

    Sooooo pretty!!! I love it :)

  13. # diane mcveyon 16 Aug 2007 at 1:43 pm

    WOW WOW WOW!!! This is fabulous! Your coloring is superb, and the whole card just exudes Fall! (and with the heat here in NE, I wish it WERE Fall!) I just love this card, now I have to buy this set….I thought I was going to resist it! No way, now!!!

  14. # Dottie Kon 16 Aug 2007 at 2:10 pm

    This is stunning. Love those pumpkins and your coloring is awesome. :)

  15. # Jody Morrowon 16 Aug 2007 at 4:46 pm

    Awesome card as always Michele! I really didn’t like thise set in the mini, but you are making it look GOOD! :)

  16. # Lindaon 16 Aug 2007 at 9:36 pm

    GORGEOUS!

  17. # lacyquilteron 17 Aug 2007 at 8:52 am

    This is absolutely fabulous! I love these fall colors and love what you did with the brads and thread.

  18. # Deeon 17 Aug 2007 at 11:40 am

    gorgeous Michele!! I love the brads with the leaves hanging. Your coloring is awesome as always. I

  19. # trudeeon 17 Aug 2007 at 8:56 pm

    This is totally stunning, M!! your coloring takes my breath away!! WOWEE!!!!

  20. # trudeeon 17 Aug 2007 at 10:08 pm

    and PS–thanks for the link! :)

  21. # Donnaon 18 Aug 2007 at 5:33 am

    This is so beautiful…Your card causes me to want this set in a bad way…If I could only watercolor like you!!!

  22. # Jillon 18 Aug 2007 at 11:45 am

    Michele, I am such a fan of your work! You really create beautiful things.
    Actually I have nominated you for the “rockin’ girl blogger award” on my blog if you are interested in claiming it.

  23. # Ashley Bowenon 18 Aug 2007 at 12:20 pm

    HOLY COW!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! So beautiful my dear!!! Your coloring is excellent! Hugs! Ash

  24. # diane (cookiestamper)on 18 Aug 2007 at 7:55 pm

    This is gorgeous!

  25. # Tina (travelingmama)on 19 Aug 2007 at 9:09 am

    Wow! Your blog is amazing! I just “stumbled” upon it while I was looking for some ideas for the Ahoy Mateys set in splitcoast. Your work is beautiful and fun! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Tina

  26. # wendella247on 21 Aug 2007 at 5:46 am

    Gorgeous autumn card! Love the rich watercoloring, and the brads with the thread looks so neat! Beautiful!

  27. # LeAnneon 21 Aug 2007 at 9:12 am

    Love how you embellished your card–love anything with this set, great job!

  28. # leslierichon 22 Aug 2007 at 6:38 pm

    Ooooooh, I love this! Fabulous watercoloring! The hanging leaves are great! Wonderful earthy colors!

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