Friday, August 14, 2009

celebrate today & every day



Hi Everyone!  Phew, that was a whirlwind PTI release party!   Quick moving and lots of fun chatting!  Great to see everyone! 

I am excited to finally start sharing the rest of the things I have been working on for this month's release.  I decided to share a card using Autumn Abundance first.  Love the pretty flowers and vases in this set.  It comes with three different images (the flowers and vase are one image) and I always love the sentiments when they combine two fonts.  I decided to create a simple card and focused most of my time on coloring the image.  I chose enchanted evening, summer sunrise, and ripe avocado as my color scheme with a little dark chocolate and kraft thrown in.



I love coloring these beautiful flowers!  The shading under the vase is a little darker in real life, but seemed to get washed out when I took the photo. 

So, did you have a favorite set from the new release?  I gotta say this was a really fun release!  I loved getting into the Halloween and Autumn spirit so early! 

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Autumn Abundance (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, kraft, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics, 2008 Bitty Dot Basics, In Bloom (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: true black, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: rustic twine (Papertrey Ink), copper brads
Tools: copic markers, label nestability die (Spellbinders), sewing machine, scalloped border punch (SU), sponge

33 comments:

Sharon Harnist said...

Yes, those shadows are a little tricky to photograph sometimes, aren't they? But fabulous coloring -- love this layout!

Gina said...

I love the color combination! Beautiful card - simply beautiful!

Debbie Nelson said...

Love your card, as always. I LOVE sunflowers..your coloring makes them come to life!

kristie larsen said...

this is wonderful! i love the different stitched pattern paper added. and beautiful coloring! gorgeous.... have a great weekend!

Jilleen Hays said...

This is so beautiful. What color copic markers did you use? I have never used them and I am trying to figure out some colors to buy.

Bev J. said...

What a beautiful set and your card is so pretty-great coloring! tfs

Jackie Pedro said...

This is beautiful, Niki! I love the colors!

Crissy said...

Fab coloring, as usual Niki! Gorgeous card! I love the sewed on strips of DP, that is really unique and looks fantastic!

karen q said...

Such a pretty set. Love your coloring and choice of colors. I ordered the Sign Language set. I struggle with the insides of cards and I think this set will do well on the inside too.

Lacey said...

Gorgeous card, Nikki! I love the colors...that blue really helps it pop! And I love the stiched strips...great use of scraps!
~Lacey

Kelly said...

Fabulous card Nikki! Love the sewing!!

Elizabeth S. said...

Beautiful card, Niki!! I can't wait to receive mine.

Debbie Olson said...

You did a fabulous job coloring this image, Niki, and I love your paper combinations too!

Janelle said...

Great color combination + great coloring = great card! Love it, Niki!

Carolina Buchting said...

ADORABLE!!! The colors, the layout, and the strips of a variety of patterns is just the perfect touch!

Melissa said...

So gorgeous Niki! I love this new set and I went a little crazy last night...oops! Can't wait to get my big box!!

Heather P. said...

WOW, this is gorgeous, Niki!!

Lori McAree said...

Oh wow Niki, I love this card, so stunning!!!! This is my favorite set from the release, but I need to wait a bit to get it :(

Mary said...

I don't comment a lot here, but I never miss a post of yours. This card is just gorgeous...love it, love it!! You really inspire me and my new adventure of cardmaking. Thanks for sharing all your lovely creations Niki!!

Tracey said...

A gorgeous card Niki!

Mishy said...

Niki.. yet another fabulous Papertrey creation! WOWING us yet again.. LOVE that colring girl!
Michelle

Amy Wanford said...

Hi Niki...yup that was a whirlwind of a release party but I really enjoyed it (it was my first!)
I love this card - beautiful colour combo and just AMAZING colouring!
Aimes
x

Chris B said...

Beautiful job with the colors Niki!

Hollie Shepard said...

Wow, I love the first card! it is GORGEOUS!

Pam Sparks said...

very "sharp" striking card! love it!

Gerri K said...

Niki, Beautiful card!! Awesome colors!! I ordered this set. Can't wait to get it. You're right, this release was a really great one. But lately, they've all been great!

Kimberly Crawford said...

beautiful!!! LOVE that color combo!! adding to my my list of must-tries!! :)

Amy Sheffer said...

Astoundingly beautiful, Niki!

Dawn Easton said...

I LOVE how you've added the different designer papers! I've been looking at the new PTI stuff and I think you've pushed me over the edge to order soon! LOL!

Danielle said...

I always lose my shadow when I photograph, lol! This is really pretty! I love the strips stitched together!

Kristy said...

What a beautiful card! I love the stitching and all of the colors. I just got my stamps today and I can't wait to color the vases of flowers. I think I may make mine in Gerbera Daisies....my favorite flowers :).

Donelda said...

This is an amazing card Niki!! I love, love, love the color combo you used here and the coloring of your vase and flowers is devine!! Definately one of my top favorite cards for this release!!

Alli Miles said...

Gorgeous card Niki!