Hi Everyone! Phew, that was a whirlwind PTI release party! Quick moving and lots of fun chatting! Great to see everyone!
I am excited to finally start sharing the rest of the things I have been working on for this month's release. I decided to share a card using Autumn Abundance first. Love the pretty flowers and vases in this set. It comes with three different images (the flowers and vase are one image) and I always love the sentiments when they combine two fonts. I decided to create a simple card and focused most of my time on coloring the image. I chose enchanted evening, summer sunrise, and ripe avocado as my color scheme with a little dark chocolate and kraft thrown in.
I love coloring these beautiful flowers! Here's a close up (you can click on the image to see a larger version). The shading under the vase is a little darker in real life, but seemed to get washed out when I took the photo.
So, did you have a favorite set from the new release? I gotta say this was a really fun release! I loved getting into the Halloween and Autumn spirit so early!
Hope you all have a great weekend!
Niki
Recipe
Stamps: Autumn Abundance (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, kraft, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics, 2008 Bitty Dot Basics, In Bloom (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: true black, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: rustic twine (Papertrey Ink), copper brads
Tools: copic markers, label nestability die (Spellbinders), sewing machine, scalloped border punch (SU), sponge
Yes, those shadows are a little tricky to photograph sometimes, aren't they? But fabulous coloring -- love this layout!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | August 14, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I love the color combination! Beautiful card - simply beautiful!
Posted by: Gina | August 14, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Love your card, as always. I LOVE sunflowers..your coloring makes them come to life!
Posted by: Debbie Nelson | August 15, 2009 at 03:36 AM
this is wonderful! i love the different stitched pattern paper added. and beautiful coloring! gorgeous.... have a great weekend!
Posted by: kristie larsen | August 15, 2009 at 04:36 AM
This is so beautiful. What color copic markers did you use? I have never used them and I am trying to figure out some colors to buy.
Posted by: Jilleen Hays | August 15, 2009 at 05:19 AM
What a beautiful set and your card is so pretty-great coloring! tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | August 15, 2009 at 06:32 AM
This is beautiful, Niki! I love the colors!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | August 15, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Fab coloring, as usual Niki! Gorgeous card! I love the sewed on strips of DP, that is really unique and looks fantastic!
Posted by: Crissy | August 15, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Such a pretty set. Love your coloring and choice of colors. I ordered the Sign Language set. I struggle with the insides of cards and I think this set will do well on the inside too.
Posted by: karen q | August 15, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Gorgeous card, Nikki! I love the colors...that blue really helps it pop! And I love the stiched strips...great use of scraps!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | August 15, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Fabulous card Nikki! Love the sewing!!
Posted by: Kelly | August 15, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Beautiful card, Niki!! I can't wait to receive mine.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | August 15, 2009 at 09:47 AM
You did a fabulous job coloring this image, Niki, and I love your paper combinations too!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | August 15, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Great color combination + great coloring = great card! Love it, Niki!
Posted by: Janelle | August 15, 2009 at 09:59 AM
ADORABLE!!! The colors, the layout, and the strips of a variety of patterns is just the perfect touch!
Posted by: Carolina Buchting | August 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM
So gorgeous Niki! I love this new set and I went a little crazy last night...oops! Can't wait to get my big box!!
Posted by: Melissa | August 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM
WOW, this is gorgeous, Niki!!
Posted by: Heather P. | August 15, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Oh wow Niki, I love this card, so stunning!!!! This is my favorite set from the release, but I need to wait a bit to get it :(
Posted by: Lori McAree | August 15, 2009 at 11:22 PM
I don't comment a lot here, but I never miss a post of yours. This card is just gorgeous...love it, love it!! You really inspire me and my new adventure of cardmaking. Thanks for sharing all your lovely creations Niki!!
Posted by: Mary | August 16, 2009 at 08:25 AM
A gorgeous card Niki!
Posted by: Tracey | August 16, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Niki.. yet another fabulous Papertrey creation! WOWING us yet again.. LOVE that colring girl!
Michelle
Posted by: Mishy | August 17, 2009 at 04:58 AM
Hi Niki...yup that was a whirlwind of a release party but I really enjoyed it (it was my first!)
I love this card - beautiful colour combo and just AMAZING colouring!
Aimes
x
Posted by: Amy Wanford | August 17, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Beautiful job with the colors Niki!
Posted by: Chris B | August 17, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Wow, I love the first card! it is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Hollie Shepard | August 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM
very "sharp" striking card! love it!
Posted by: Pam Sparks | August 17, 2009 at 01:27 PM