It's time for another one of Beate's weekend sketch challenges .(< click that link to see the sketch)! I'm still on my Fall pumpkins kick, so I used this adorable Pumpkins in Wheelbarrow by Lockhart Stamp Company.
I started by stamping the pumpkins on shimmer white cardstock in umber permanent ink and watercolored the image with dye reinkers. I really like watercoloring on shimmer paper -- it gives such a professional finish to an image, in my opinion. Here's a close-up . . . hopefully you'll be able to see how pretty it is (click on the photo for a larger view):
The background of this image and the edges were lightly sponged with caramel ink, to tone down some of the bright whiteness. Then the image was matted with chocolate cardstock and popped up with dimensionals.
The A2-sized card base is rust, to match the printed designer paper. The brown paper square was machine stitched to the card base and the lower left corner stitched as well.
Antique brass brads and chocolate taffeta ribbon finish this card.
Be sure to check out the samples made by Beate, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori , and also joining us this week is Laurie -- I'm sure they will knock your socks off and give you many ideas to try for the sketch this weekend. Thanks for the great sketch, once again, Beate!
GORGEOUS Sharon! I love it!
Posted by: Charmaine | September 21, 2007 at 08:31 AM
What a BEAUTY! You rocked this sketch!
Posted by: jenn | September 21, 2007 at 08:35 AM
Stunning card!
Tina
Posted by: Tina | September 21, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Love the gorgeous paper you picked, the beautiful coloring, paper piercings and those three brads on top!
Posted by: Beate | September 21, 2007 at 08:58 AM
I love it, Sharon!! So warm and yummy!! Have a fun day!
Posted by: Susan Liles (susiestampalot) | September 21, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Wow! Sharon, this is so beatiful! The colors are so warm and rich..which compliments your wonderfully colored pumpkins! I just love it!
Posted by: Laurie | September 21, 2007 at 09:21 AM
This is my favorite time of year! I just love this card and the beautiful, warm colors. I love it love it love it! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Amber | September 21, 2007 at 10:31 AM
This is so pretty, love your coloring.
Posted by: flossie | September 21, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Oh, Sharon, another gorgeous card!
Posted by: Sharlene Wale | September 21, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Just beautiful, Sharon!!! Gotta love that closeup shimmer!!!!
Posted by: trudee | September 21, 2007 at 02:03 PM
scrumptious...i do love that pumpkin image, and your watercoloring. Wonderful, beautiful card for the sketch!
Posted by: Lori Craig | September 21, 2007 at 02:30 PM
Gorgeous Card! Love the pumpkin patch stamp and your watercoloring is amazing! Great job on the sketch!
Posted by: Crystal | September 21, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Really stunning! I love the colours, the stitching, everything, its gorgeous!
Posted by: My Paper World | September 21, 2007 at 04:12 PM
I love autumn and your card makes me want to visit the pumpkin patch. It's wonderful Sharon! I really like the watercoloring on the shimmer cardstock...it turned out great.
Posted by: Patti | September 21, 2007 at 04:27 PM
These Lockhart pumpkins look perfect with this beautiful paper!! Gorgeous sample for Beate's sketch, Sharon!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 21, 2007 at 05:38 PM
This is beautiful! You did a fantastic job! :)
Posted by: Christi | September 21, 2007 at 07:14 PM
I cannot wait to get my new Copics You made this image simply gorgeous Sharon! BRAVO!
Posted by: Lauren (mytime) | September 21, 2007 at 09:19 PM
This is beautiful! Love the stitching and your exquisite coloring.
Posted by: Jill | September 22, 2007 at 09:24 AM
So pretty, Sharon! I just love the ribbon and your stitching...great coloring too!
Posted by: Shel9999 | September 22, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Awesome card!!! I love how your cards remind me sooo much of the "real" Autumn which seems to have lost it's way here.
Posted by: Juanita | September 22, 2007 at 11:10 PM
WOW that is a beautiful card Sharon! I love the sketch! I really should try and do Beate's sketches! They are always so neat!
Posted by: Keri Lee | September 23, 2007 at 06:36 AM
I love the shimmer to the pumpkins! Great watercoloring also!
Posted by: KellyS | September 23, 2007 at 10:05 PM
This is just wonderful, Sharon! What a beautiful Fall image. You've used this paper and the colors to perfection...hmmmmmm...paperfection!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | September 24, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Very pretty. Love the watercoloring, it's so lovely.
Tish
Posted by: Tish | September 24, 2007 at 01:57 PM
Oooooo...that is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Susan | September 27, 2007 at 10:00 PM