Thursday, September 25, 2008

Autumn's Flowers

Hello! Today I am excited because it is my turn to post a sample card from the awesome new release from Artful Inkable! Along with me, you can find awesome samples from Autumn's Flowers on these DT members blogs:
Jenn Muraoka
and
Pam Miller

If you love leaves, as I do, this is definitely a MUST HAVE set! The sentiment is absolutely wonderful "Autumn is a second spring, where every leaf is a flower!" Wow! I had the best time not only playing with this stamp set but experimenting with products that I have had on my shelves for a while collecting dust. When I am in a hurry to get things done, I tend to rely on my tried and true techniques, embellishment and style. This card is definitely outside my usually comfort zone but it was such fun and I like the end result. The image was stamped, heat embossed with Judikins Sparkle Chocolate EP, and then painted with 3 different colors of Shimmerz (Olive, Beeswax and Pumpkin.) Once that was finished I made a mask for the image and sponge Ranger Frayed Burlap Distressing Ink on the rest of the oval panel. I did the same thing for the little "helicopters" only I cut them out instead. The other neat thing is I used the Ranger Distress paints along the outer border of the card. Once it was dry and crackly, I painted it with brown Shimmerz! Using the Shimmerz is awesome within itself- they go on beautifully and dry super quick! My PP is Mellow by BG, ribbon is May Arts, and sparkle dots are Jesse James. Not my ordinary card but a lot of fun getting my fingers messy! I'd be so pleased if you would stop by tomorrow when I show a sample Deer Friend- probably my favorite on the new releases, well one of them at least, LOL! Also, don't forget the coupon code in the right hand column that Kristin was so awesome to share with my super readers! Wishing you fun TIMEs and inky fingers! Take care!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Beth! Stopped by to see your gorgeus card:) I love the sentiment on this card; what a lovely way of thinking about autumn. And congrats on becoming an A Muse instructor! I am so thrilled and happy for you!!!! You rock A Muse/Elzy stamps, so am so glad you are an instructor now! Congratulations! Hugs; Tinla

Elena said...

The card is very beautiful! I love your coloring! Very light and soft! The sentiment is wonderful!

pammyrn said...

Beth this is just beautiful. I love everything about it.

Julia Aston said...

Beautiful Beth! love the 'whirlygig' cut out on the ribbon and great shading on this! fun fall DP!

Jill said...

Pretty card Beth! I love Fall! Has the weather been as glorious up there as it has been here?

Jenn Muraoka said...

Wow, what an involved process it was to make the card! It was well worth the effort. It came out beautifully. Congratulations on the A Muse gig!!! You do such great projects, they're lucky to have you on board. Hugs, Jenn

Kim Ross said...

Gorgeous card! Great use of Shimmerz, too! :)

smiln60 said...

You continue to amaze me with your creations.
WOW!!!
Rachel

Kristin said...

You have some super elements on this card!! It really brings on the feel of fall!

Rose Ann said...

This is so pretty Beth, and it definitely has the Fall look!! Wonderful!!