I know it's not very "autumn-like", but how can you resist this combo of warm orange tones and lime green? The focal image is matted with a piece of paprika, and the gorgeous Petite Damask is from our new line of Shimmer Couture Papers--photos really don't do this paper, and the way it reflects light, enough justice. Pop into your LSS to see (and pet, LOL!) it up close and personal.
The Open Chrysanthemum (I illustrated that one! *grin*) is fun to color and shade--I stamped it in brown, and used Copics in Golden Yellow, and Salmon Red, and then used Apricot to blend between the two colors--I like the effect. I didn't do a completely "smooth" blend, so if you were to see it up close, you'd see the shading effects resemble watercolor quite nicely--love that! Yellow Green and Pale Olive were used on the stem and leaf--kind of an unlikely combination that works, but, only if you do blend the two. Highlighted some of the petals with Orange Stickles.
The circular sentiment piece was stamped using the Monogram Frames Set (I designed that one, too! *more grins*). I deliberately designed most of the circular frames in the set to fit within a 1.5" circle punch--we all love when things fit punches, eh?! Our Clear Circle Epoxy Stickers fit perfectly right over the top, or you could do what I did here, and use a Chocolate Pearl to simulate a pearly brad--look Ma'! No prongs! *chortle*
I used the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder to emboss the white card--I think it added the perfect texture to the whole design.
Now that the days are becoming more grey around here, I'm having to practice my photography with the new camera I got over the summer
. It's been . . . "challenging" . . . trying to get the white balance to a level I'm pleased with, keep the colors true, and maintain sharpness, while shooting indoor on dreary days! If at first you don't succeed, have some chocolate. Then try again. Right?! *chuckle* Hmmm, wonder what's left in the Halloween candy stash . . .
Stamp Credits: Open Chrysanthemum, Monogram Frames (Clear Set) by A Muse Artstamps
Petite Damask Paper in Lime by A Muse
Chocolate Pearls by A Muse
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Versamagic Tea Leaves & Jumbo Java
Copics: Golden Yellow, Apricot, Salmon Red, Yellow Green, Pale Olive
OOOOOoooh, I LOVE mums....and look at you - creating all of these cool new stamps!! But hey, they're larger than the little mini-flower, sooooo MUCH easier to autograph.....!!! I love Autumn (especially Halloween), the cool (finally here in Sacramento!!) weather, the beautifully colored leaves and just that feel of hunkering down for Winter!!
Posted by: Kathy K. | October 19, 2009 at 08:09 AM
WOW. this one is a real show stopper.
Posted by: Meghan | October 19, 2009 at 04:30 AM
Amazing you authored both of the new stamps I love! Love this image and your color choices!
Posted by: Donna Hitz | October 18, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Georgeous card, Julie! I love the shading on the leaf. Such a great look.
Posted by: Karen M | October 18, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Awesome! Love the colors - This card makes me smile.
Posted by: Ida | October 17, 2009 at 10:32 PM
SIGH. . . I knew you would do beautiful things with those stamps!! Love you color combo and your Copic coloring! So sad I won't see you in Seattle - (pouty face :*-( sniff sniff)
Posted by: Michelle Mathey | October 17, 2009 at 09:26 PM
This is so pretty! Love the color combo- think I'll go check out the chocolate stash- excellent suggestion! :D
Posted by: jen shears | October 17, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Wow! This is so PRETTY! LOVE the colors and the sentiment in the round with the brad...Hope your having a GREAT Weekend!! Hugs...Cookie :D
Posted by: Cookie | October 17, 2009 at 06:51 PM
its so good to see you creating cards again! i love this!!!
Posted by: naomi chokr | October 17, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Gorgeous card. I love the Chrysanthemum image and colors you chose.
On another note, I was disappointed that your classes in San Diego were canceled, but I'm looking forward to when you reschedule. Thanks so much for sharing your talent through your designs and blog.
Posted by: Mary Jane D. | October 17, 2009 at 04:38 PM
It's beautiful! What an elegant and fresh image! The part about photographing in our environment is an understatement today, isn't it? Blech on the weather!
Posted by: Elaine | October 17, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Super fresh and pretty! Love it!
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | October 17, 2009 at 02:24 PM