Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Autumn Gourds

So, it's almost autumn!  Well, it technically IS autumn, but it was 95*F here today.  Blarg.  I've decided to make an offering to the autumn fairy in hopes that cooler weather will find us!!!  I've used a fabulous freebie from Beccy's Place--it's gorgeous!

Here's my card~

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So, I started by water coloring the image using dark yellows, browns, and oranges.  I then spritzed the image with gold glimmer mist, dry embossed it, and added it to my card base!  Did you notice that I also decorated the inside?!  I rarely do that, but I wanted a sentiment...it just took too much away from Beccy's amazing digi!

Thanks for stopping by!  I love it when you come by to say hi and I appreciate all your kind words!!!  Please come and play along with us at these fabulous challenges--I adore seeing your work!  Happy stamping! :)

24 comments:

Katy said...

This is gorgeous! Love the shimmer and colors. Great job Mynnette! :)

Nancy said...

Hi Mynnette! Your card is Gorgeous ~ inside and out! Love all the textures, the beautiful coloring, and the glimmer misting!
Have a Wonderful night!!
Nancy xx :D

jonim52 said...

Love the soft colors, fabulous card. Thanks for joining us at Can You Digi It?

Tonya said...

This is so pretty!

Jacqueline said...

Hi Mynnette - this is gourd-geous! - Jacqueline xx
P.S - no sympathy with the heat thing - I had to have a hot water bottle last night my feet were so cold!

Denise@DigiHaven said...

Oh Mynnette, this is such a beautiful card. I love everything about it, the coloring, the colors, the design. Terrific freebie as well!! Thank you for joining us at Digi Haven ♥ Denise

Crea-Sandra said...

This is soooo pretty!
Thanks for joining us at Digi Haven this fortnight!
Hugs Sandra

Margaret said...

Gorgeous! I just love the way you embossed your image. Very striking. I seldom do the inside either, but I'm always stretched for time. Very nice. Thanks for joining us at {Pin}spirational Challenges.

Sandy Trefger said...

Love this Mynnette! Your coloring of that free digi is beautiful. Ahh, fall...where are you??? And where do you live, Mynnette? We've been have those same temps!! Argh!!
Thanks for entering this in the Digi Haven Harvest Challenge. It was perfect!
~sandy
visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

jimlynn said...

Oh so pretty! I LOVE those big pearls and your ribbon on this beautiful card! Lovely image too.
Down here in Texas (south), we're still hitting the 90's too! Maybe next month we'll get cooler weather.
Thanks for joining us at {Pin}spirational Challenges!
Lynn

paige said...

Love the texture on the image panel. Pretty card! Thanks for joining us at {Pin}spirational Challenges!

Lisa Elton said...

Love the soft Autumn colors on you focal image Mynnette! A lovely card my friend. It seems the fall colors have come to the trees here in just the blink of an eye. And our daytime temps are in the high 60s this week.

Patty Gorka said...

Beautiful image and pretty coloring too! Love the glimmer mist, it adds so much!

Danielle Vincent said...

So beautiful Mynnette!! Pumpkins are one of my favorite things about fall - brilliantly done - love the texture too.

Unknown said...

The card is so glitter glitter yet sober. I love the way you have embossed the image and chosen all soft colours. It's a treat to eyes.
Thanks for joining the fun at {Pin}spirational Challenges!

Cynthia said...

Lovely Autumn card, Mynnette. Love the little shimmer and embossed image. Thanks for playing along with CYDI? this week!

nwilliams6 said...

What a great Autumn image and that sketch is perfect! I think your choice to go so soft on the colors makes this extra special. Thanks for joining us at CYDI?!

Mrs.B said...

Hi Mynnette, This is a gorgeous card, love the look of the embossed image.
Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
Avril

Grandma Bonnie said...

Mynnette, what a lovely card! I love how you embossed the image.. made it feel even more special!

Grandma Bonnie said...

Oops, forgot to say.. Thanks so much for sharing your card at {Pin}spirarational challenges this week!

Jeannie said...

This is just gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us for the Harvest challenge at Digi Haven.

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

What a stunning Autumn card... lovely coloring!

Thank you for participating in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge this week!

Lelia Pierce said...

Love this card. It's so clean and simple...until you really take a look at it. I love the texture and the glimmer! Thanks so much for joining the Can You Digi It? challenge this week!

XXX

Deanne Saunders said...

Beautiful card!! Thanks for participating in the {PIN}spirational Challenge! Hope to see you again!!