Friday, September 14, 2018

Fortunes of Fall


Autumn is such a beautiful season!  The colours, and cozyness.  I just wish it would last longer.  That’s one of the big things I miss about living in the US, fall was more prolonged.  But even still, my Canada turns out all her colours for the season (once we can get past the ridulously early snow that just fell 👎 - don’t worry though, it will be gone tomorrow).  So, today’s sweet set from Power Poppy is a perfect way to make autumn last as long as you want it to!  It’s called Fortunes of Fall, and it’s a rich celebration of beautiful arrangments that sing on the autumn breezes.  


I chose to work with the sweet pumpkin stand first, with the pretty arrangment of pumpkins, pears, flowers and greenery.  Dreamy to colour up in such a fun palette!  I went with a lot of gold accents to really warm it up and add some glitzy.  Colouring is done with Copics and then some prismacolours to add in detail.  It’s so cozy I think I need a warm pumpkin spice latte!  


I added some sponging to warm up the focal piece, used a gold Krylon pen to edge everything (almost like gold leaf edges) and added some gold accents in the ribbon and card candy, with a couple of die cut leaves to make it even more warm and seasonal.  

The Bloom Brigade has so many creative ways to show off this set, you’ll have to stop by and see!  I’ll be back again tomorrow with our last set, which is another beauty!  



Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence

Katie Sims
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

and Marcy at the Power Poppy Blog

35 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

very beautiful and great colours Christine


gr karin

Lorna said...

Love the pumpkin arrangement. Super cards Christine.

jeanchaneyaz said...

Those gold accents are so perfect with your beautiful coloring of this delightful stamp!

Becca Yahrling said...

I am simply in AWE of your coloring! This is quite stunning.
I love this beautiful vignette.

Janet McCurry said...

Your coloring is just magnificent! Maybe someday I will be this good, if I live a long time! lol!

Cindy said...

Love your beautiful card!

Leslie Miller said...

You're knocking my socks off with this release, Christine! This image is my favorite yet, maybe because of the beautiful season it represents. I always feel fall is shortchanged by winter, even here in our more temperate region. Just look at these glorious colors!

gabriella said...

I love how elegant your card looks. I think it’s the rich coloring of the pumpkins

Gloria Stengel said...

Stunning! I love your color choices! I grew up in Pennsylvania, where fall is long and lovely. But now I live in San Diego...where there is nothing that approximates fall...and going to the pumpkin patch in October means battling high 90 degree heat! I miss the fall...so I surround myself with fall decor...and new fall stamps! hee hee

Essie said...

Oh Christine, your coloring is so terrific -- what a perfect fall creation!

Lisa said...

Beautiful! The colors and papers you used make this card so classic and elegant!

Corinne said...

Gorgeous coloring, love that table.. love all the images so far, but I think this one might be my favorite..
just totally awesome
hugs

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the layering.
The coloring is fantastic and
the gold adds an elegance.
thanks for sharing
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Conniecrafter said...

I do love the stamp and you have colored it just beautifully! Your card candy, leaves and sparkle ribbon are great accents for it!

Barbara said...

This image just begs to be colored, and You have done an outstanding job! I loved this in the natural pumpkin colors and the magical ones too. Can't wait to get mine.

Joanne Williams said...

Another beautiful card! I love your colors and the gold tones. Thanks for sharing.

Pauline said...

A STUNNING card Christine! Your colouring is so richly done. Fabulous colours, love the gold accents, really adds to your card! TFS!

Cindy Holmes said...

This is such an elegant card! I just love all the beautiful bright colors that you have used for this card too!

R.M.Vasquez said...

Gorgeous color combo. The gold touches are elegant.

kathy s said...

Christine your colours and colouring is amazing as usual. What a beautiful card and so bright. Thanks for sharing.

Denise Bryant said...

So pretty! love your beautiful coloring!

tinyfeet said...

I love the color scheme of this card!!
So pretty!

Kathy J in Ellicott City said...

Beautiful, great colors!

Marianne said...

So pretty. Love the colour combo and elegance.

CherylQuilts said...

Wow and double-wow, Christine! This is gorgeous, and I agree about fall. Even though we LOVE South Florida and would never want to see cold again, I do miss the beauty of fall...a lot especially when I see images like this one. But this set will definitely be loved, and this image is so sweet and darling! Your coloring is amazing, and I love the layout with the kraft and the touches of gold. Absolutely wonderful, my friend! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us! Hugs and love! xoxo

Dana M said...

Oh amazing card, so many wonderful details. Stunning coloring!

Lucy E. said...

Such a lovely fall card!
Beautiful shading.

Valerija said...

Wonderful card. Love the colours.

Camille Short said...

I love the colors you used on this fabulous card!

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful!!! Oh I just adore the fall colors, the gold touches and your coloring rocks. Beautiful card all around.

Cheryl Rigney said...

WOW!! Your card is so incredibly gorgeous!

Helen said...

Love this pumpkin design, Christine. tfs

JAS424 said...

Wow! The gold makes the card pop even more than it would without it. Super creative talent you have using this stamp set.

SusieScrapper said...

This is my favorite image so far! Your card is beautiful!!

Traci M said...

Gosh, this is so lovely, Christine!! The colors are so rich and the gold accents really capture the beauty of the fall season!