Welcome to day 2 of the Power Poppy new release. Sunflowers are another way to usher in the fall season. I have so many that are blooming in my garden right now.
Bittersweet and Chinese lanterns. What a wonderful combination. Bittersweet has a very special meaning to my family. My dad has a patch he picks each fall and puts it on my mom's resting place on her birthday. She always loved it and would decorate our house in the fall with the bittersweet we would pick and dry.
I stamped out my image onto X-Press it cardstock and colored it with the following Copic markers:
Y15,17,19, YR09, 04, R14,29, YG13, 25, B000
It is so difficult to photograph oranges and reds. But they are my favorite colors.
Now check out what the Bloom Brigade has for you:
Oh Dawn -- I just LOVE everything about this creation. The layout is just so striking with all it's color and pattern and the way you colored up this sprig?? Eye popping and beautiful, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is another stunner! I adore bittersweet & Chinese lanterns too! I used to have both in my yard, but over the years, they died out. You captured both of them to perfection! And that button is perfect in size and color! Love the gingham bow!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Everything about your card is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is so special that your Dad always did that for your Mom, Dawn. I never knew what bittersweet was until we took a trip to see our daughter in Saratoga Springs, New York last October. It was at the Farmer's Markets and I fell in love with it. The only kind I have seen in Colorado is the manufactured stuff and it is not nearly as charming. I love your card...so deep and rich and full of Fall festivity. I really hope you are doing well and having a great summer, friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special story about bittersweet and your mom and dad. A lovely treasure, and a beautiful design Dawn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming card that just oozes warmth Dawn. And no wonder. There's a story behind this image! What a treasure!! Love the papers, sketch and beautiful embellishments you added to give this card such a cozy feel!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring and just love the colors, great design and papers too!
ReplyDeleteThe colors you've chosen for this card really make the orange flowers pop. Beautiful Dawn! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I love colors and that button is such a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteOh, Dawn, this is gorgeous! I love how you've colored this beautiful image, and I think the photo is gorgeous! (We all know cards IRL are even prettier!!) Totally love your layout, and always love seeing gingham ribbon. And the button with the orange around is perfect!! Love it, sweet friend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely beautiful, Dawn, and I can hardly imagine how you could have photographed it any better. It touches my heart that this set has special meaning to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the rustic look and the combo of blues with the orange and reds is perfect! Your card is extra special using a set that has special meaning to you :)
ReplyDeleteDawn this is so pretty! I love the fall feeling, your gingham ribbon is perfect. Those jewels are awesome with the rustic colors!
ReplyDeleteOh My Word!! This is gorgeous Dawn!! Love the look you've created with sponging, text paper, gingham, lace and buttons.....and of course stunning colouring! Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dawn! Your coloring is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGoodness me.. Dawn this is spectacular! I love the script paper and the mix of distressed elements. Gorgeous beauty!
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful Dawn! Love the layout and country feel, and I love the touch of fall and your beautiful coloring. Aren't you enjoying this touch of fall weather we're having? Not the rain... but the temps have been awesome in my opinion! Hope all is well with you! I have not been getting your blog emails so I've missed a lot! :(
ReplyDeletehugs,
Grace
Dawn, this is so pretty! I love the colors you used, your gorgeous Copic coloring, and that awesome gingham bow! And I have to say, your father's tradition is one of the sweetest things I have ever read....thank you for sharing that, as well as your beautiful card, with all of us! (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteDawn, What a great card, love these fall theme you have going on. Such lovely colors. Loving all the new sets from PP.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Heide
Gorgeous card! I love the layers and colors!
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