I used my interpretation of CPS31 for the layout of this card. I really like the sketchy style of this Holiday mini catalog set by Stampin' Up -- Autumn Harvest.
I stamped the pumpkins on watercolor paper, masking them, and colored them using dye reinkers and an AquaPainter (water reservoir brush). Canvas background was then stamped over the image, to give it a look of burlap. The edges were inked and distressed and the image matted with chocolate cardstock.
The background layer is River Rock -- one of Stampin' Up's new In Colors this year. This color is very versatile -- it takes on different hues according to what colors it is paired with. Here, it looks very green next to the rust! I stamped the leaf from this set in River Rock ink onto this layer, then it was machine zig-zag stitched in chocolate thread to the card base.
The chocolate card base is 6.25" x 4.75" -- Stampin' Up's large size. The chocolate side tabs were created with SU's Large Oval Punch and Jumbo Brass Eyelets set in the middle. Pumpkin ribbon runs under the popped-up focal image and thru the eyelets.
| Stamps: Autumn Harvest, Canvas |
| Paper: Chocolate, River Rock, Watercolor |
| Ink: Palette Burnt Umber. SU River Rock, Rust, Chocolate |
| Accessories: SU Jumbo Brass Eyelets, Lg Oval Punch, Pumpkin Grosgrain, AquaPainter, Edge Distresser, Dimensionals, Crop-A-Dile, Sewing Machine & Chocolate Thread |
Since this card will serve a multi-purpose, I chose to leave off a sentiment. I hope you are enjoying the Fall weather where you are . . . it was a nice, cooler one here today but still quite warm!
Thank you for your instructions!
A beautiful card!
Posted by: Andi Sexton (RrlScrapGal) | September 18, 2007 at 09:58 PM
Sharon this is DOWNRIGHT BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Keri Lee Sereika | September 18, 2007 at 10:05 PM
This is gorgeous, Sharon! It was great meeting you today!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | September 18, 2007 at 11:05 PM
I haven't inked up these pumpkins, yet! I love this, Sharon. Love the canvas stamped on top!
Posted by: trudee | September 18, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Great inspiration to get the ink to this set! It is so gorgeous.
Posted by: Sharlene Wale | September 19, 2007 at 12:34 AM
Sharon - It is another stunner!! The colors are fabulous.
When you use a dark color card base, do you adhere white or vanilla to the inside for your writing? Or do you just tuck another piece of paper with the note inside?
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | September 19, 2007 at 05:59 AM
Love it! The pumpkins look like they could just pop off the page!!!
Posted by: Kirsten | September 19, 2007 at 07:16 AM
These colors are fantastic! They just pop off the page! TFS!
Posted by: Tammy | September 19, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Beautiful! I just ordered this set and hope to get it this weekend/Monday. I love this card...love the colors and coloring! Living in Florida, I really enjoy doing fall cards! This is great inspiration...TFS!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | September 19, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Beautiful card, Sharon! Your coloring looks amazing, and I love those pumpkins!
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 19, 2007 at 09:24 AM
oh I so love your overstamping with the burlap, that is just gorgeous!! Looks like you masked the pumpkins for that?
Posted by: Etha | September 19, 2007 at 10:11 AM
WOW, this is just gorgeous! So warm and yummy! Your coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Charmaine | September 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Wow! This is such an awesome card! Those pumpkins are beautiful. :)
Posted by: Christi | September 19, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Wow! Rich and stunning Sharon! Love the depth of your colors and fabulous look!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | September 19, 2007 at 01:20 PM
Beautiful coloring! I need to use my re-inkers for that more often. Really like what you did with the oval punch and jumbo eyelets too...great idea!
Posted by: Patti | September 19, 2007 at 01:36 PM
I really like this Sharon, I use that canvas stamp all the time. Your sewing is fabulous!
Posted by: Sherrie | September 19, 2007 at 02:26 PM
Stunning!!! Love the whole card! Colors, stitching, layout...Beautiful for fall!
Posted by: chris | September 19, 2007 at 03:55 PM
What gorgeous coloring! Wow!!! This is awesome, Sharon! I love the stitching too!
Posted by: Shel9999 | September 19, 2007 at 06:24 PM
This is stunning! Your coloring is exceptional. I justplayed with this set for the first time today and I am in love with it too. Fantastic card.
Posted by: Jenn D | September 19, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Gorgeous. I love the coloring and the linen background. Very Autumn. My favorite time of year.
Posted by: Linda McClain | September 19, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Seriously - so pretty it about makes me GET ALL TEARY EYED!! That's what we Texans do!This is stunning. Thanks for sharing!=)
Posted by: Lydia | September 19, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Oh, my! What fabulous color--so rich! Love all this Fall stuff!!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | September 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Stunning!
Tina
Posted by: Tina | September 20, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous! Love this Sharon!!!
Posted by: Kimberly Van Diepen | September 20, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Love the vibrant colors!
Posted by: Alyssa | September 20, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Sharon, that is lovely, it's so different from anything I would have thought of, that's why I like these challenges you get to see how other people think and how they see things.
Posted by: Jeannette | September 20, 2007 at 04:29 PM
I love this card - your coloring is just beautiful!
-Heather
Posted by: Heather Scott | September 21, 2007 at 12:15 PM
WOW! Sharon, this is fabulous! You're coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | September 22, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Beautiful card and beautiful work!!! Love the colors.
You have been very busy, I can't believe how far behind I am. All this week has been like summer! One nice thing is the nights get cooler so I can turn off the air before bed. I LOVE fall. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | September 22, 2007 at 11:05 PM