Sunday, October 15, 2023

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Time!

 Hi there, hope you're all okay.
It's time for the October-November challenge at Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.
You can read the rules to play HERE

This is the optional Mood Board for the current challenge.
I decided to use Mums as my flowers and went with the Mood Board's colors plus a few of the other items.

And here is my Design Team Inspiration make.

I began this 8x8" deco with a digital image by Conie Fong Art called Sweet Autumn Kitty. I resized it in PSE, added the sentiment with the Text Tool and printed it out on white card stock. I colored it with alcohol markers and colored pencils, accenting with glitter markers. I stamped, die cut and colored several mums using Hero Arts Stamp and Cut Floral Mum set and arranged pieces of them around the edges. I stippled Fossilized Amber Distress Ink around the image. I added a few Sizzix/TH gear die cuts that had been cut from gold watercolored card from a previous project. I also added some dots made with Nuvo Crystal Drops and Viva Decor Pearl Paint Pens. The focal image was bordered with gold Victorian Scrap and adhered to a larger piece of dark red card to finish.

 
My Hero Arts Floral Mum Stamp and Cut set and TH/Sizzix Gearhead dies that I used.

Close-up to show the coloring, glitter and shine.

And final view.
This makes a very nice Halloween / Autumn seasonal display item on my foyer table.
(We don't really have Autumn weather until after Halloween down here.)
Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day and week.
XXO
Colors and pumpkins in photo
Pumpkins are technically a fruit, even though they are commonly thought of as veggies like squash.
Love to Scrap #163

45 comments:

Neet said...

Hi Aimeslee, thank you for sharing this beautiful autumnal 'in gear' piece of art in your journal. I've been thinking about how I can incorporate some pumpkins into a page and you have done it and come up with a beautiful page.
I love the kitty and the witches hat, the latter looks fabulous with the mums and your pumpkin is adorable. You have so many things in there I have thought of and not managed to incorporate into a design, this is fabulous. Thank you it's just up my street (saying in the UK).
A lovely designed piece of artwork for Art Journal Journey this month.
Hugs, Neet xx

María said...

A fantastic card. I love the scene and the colouring is awesome. And those little touches of golden are perfect for it. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.

Donna Walls said...

Amy, this is the most adorable Autumn/Halloween card. I love all the interesting images and colors. Thanks for the perfect team project for The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge!
Donna xx
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My name is Erika. said...

This is a really lovely autumn piece Aimeslee, and I love how you added in the gears. Time's gears for 2023 are ranking along, aren't they? And is that gold metallic trim along the inner edge? I like that addition. I love those metallic trims, but they are hard to find now. I guess art supplies go in and out of style too. And the main image with the pumpkin, kitty and hat are perfect. This is a really pretty piece for your display area. And lucky you to see the ring of fire. We didn't see any of the eclipse yesterday. We had headed into the mountains and there were high clouds. Oh well, we get a full eclipse next April. No ring of fire though. I hope you are having a super weekend. hugs-Erika

Darlene said...

What an awesome card Aimeslee!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters & Two Old Bats challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Owner
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Valerie-Jael said...

This really is a wonderful seasonal piece, great for autumn and Halloween, and with a lovely Kitty, too! A great piece to celebrate this wonderful season. Hope you are keeping well! Hugs, Valerie

Chris said...

Fabulous image and beautiful colouring on your magical autumnal card. Thank you for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
Chris
DT

Viv said...

Fab Autumn colours and a lovely card. Thanks so much for sharing with us at TIOT

theras kartenblog said...

That´s a wonderful project. I love the colours, the layout and the saying.
Thanks for playing along with us at Friendship Challenge. Good luck and happy crafting!
Ilse (thera)

Lynda said...

A great colour scheme and design of the images. The addition of the cogs in gold give a lovely highlight. Thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT

Heather said...

What a lovely tableau, and an interesting sentiment to go with! That gold detail edging is amazing, and I love the kitty! Thanks so much for playing at Make My Monday!

Becca S said...

Thank you so much for making another delivery to FarmQuest General Store!!! I love the mix of Halloween and autumn harvest produce! Terrific! --Becca

Alyson Mayo said...

LOVE these bold colours for autumn! The combo of the pumpkin and the witch hat is perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at Dragonfly Dreams :)

Donna Walls said...

Amy, Thanks for sharing your sweet card with us at The Inspiration Station Challenge and we hope you'll share again soon.
Donna xx
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Unique Art Expressions said...

Thank you for your wonderful project! I love the bold colors.
Thank you for your entry at UniqueArtExpressions.
Rachelle
https://uniqueartexpressions.blogspot.com
https://rachellescreations.blogspot.com

Fiona said...

I love the scene you've created, especially that little cat peeping behind - just a hint of Autumn/Hallowe'en which I'm sure does look lovely on your table. I love that idea of showing your work in your home - I should do more of that with what I make and not leave it in a drawer! Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Artiste Mixed Media again.

craftytrog said...

This is a gorgeous Autumn piece Aimeslee! I love it!
Sorry I haven't been about much lately. I hope you're keeping well.
Hugs,
Alison xox

Scrapping4funChallenges said...

A lovely creation for a decor piece.
Thank you for your entry at Scrapping4funChallenges.
Rachelle
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com
https://rachellescreations.blogspot.com

Pauline C said...

Lovely image and beautiful sentiment on this pretty autumnal card. Thanks so much for joining in this month with Ellie's "I Spy With My Little Eye" challenge.
Pauline xx

Nancy said...

You've created a wonderful seasonal home decor piece, Aimeslee! Thank you for joining our challenge at Unique Art Expressions! :o)

Het hobbyhoekje van Annie said...

Adorable card, I love it. Thanks so much for joining us at Unique Art Expressions.
Annie (DT)

Let's Art Journal said...

What a fabulous autumnal page! Loving your design, Mums always remind me of Fall in the US although they are starting to get more popular here in the UK too 😊. That little kitty cat is so sweet too. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x

Zw@@n said...

Gorgeous project, Aimeslee. I like the scene and your colouring is so pretty. Thank you for joining us at As You Like It. xx Wilma

Chrissy said...

Fabulous Halloween card, love the text and the cute cat..
Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge this fortnight at As You Like It..

Luv CHRISSYxx

ILEANA ARTUFFO said...

Beautiful creation!
Thanks for playing at I love Promarkers Challenge.
Ileanaxx

Treva said...

Pretty card, Fall is my favorite season so I love all the colors and the cooler temps.

Thank you for joining us at Cut it Up for our Favorite Color(s) challenge.

Treva
https://scrappint.blogspot.com/

Larelyn said...

Great colors and another fabulous design. Thank you for joining our Cut it Up Favorite Color challenge.

Judy McKay said...

Lovely fall pumpkin card. Beautifully coloured. Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

Judy McKay said...

Beautiful fall pumpkin card. Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

Deanne Saunders said...

Wonderful card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our HALLOWEEN CRAFTS ALL YEAR ROUND challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Majda said...

This is a beautiful themed design! Wonderful card!!!
Thanks for playing at Vesela hiška.
Majda DT

Lisa said...

Super cute card! Great fall colors and sentiment.

Cathie w said...

very very pretty,And thank you for joining us at crafty gals challenge corner this month

Doris Klein said...

What a pretty make. Love the colours of your work

Thanks for playing along with our Challenge at Critter Crazy and good luck!

Hugs and please come back soon!
Doris
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*Owner* Do-Al(l) Kreatives
*Owner*Critter Crazy Challenges
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Sue Jackson said...

What a stunning card! I love the combination of colors, and the cat is just perfect for this card. Thanks for playing along with our autumn colors challenge at Make My Monday! I hope to see you in the gallery again soon. Sue - DT

Pat K said...

Wonderful autumn card, fabulous image and sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K x

Let's Art Journal said...

Hi, it's me visiting again to say thanks so much for joining us at Creative Artiste with this gorgeous art journal page - love it 😊. Take care! Hugs, Jo x

Gale said...

Lovely Fall card Aimeslee! Great image too. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Pearly Sparkles Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month. Thank you.
Gale DT for
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Fran Wing said...

Hello, Aimeslee! Thanks for sharing your great card with us at Two Old Bats. I love the gray kitty peeking out from behind the witch's hat!
Xoxo, Fran/DT

Helen said...

Fabulous card and take on the mood board.

Thanks for joining us at the Critter Crazy Challenge.

Helen x
DT

Carla said...

Love this Autumn Card, thanks for sharing with Crafting from the Heart!

Pamela Duncan said...

Perfect card for fall. Colored and coordinated well. Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.

Pam, DT


FinArt said...

What a wonderful project.I love all the details and colors. Thank you for playing with us at Vesela hiška. Hope to see you again. Janja DT

Kate Deignan said...

Love this card! Thanks for entering the Stay Crafty Challenge!

lichazul said...

Lovely card, congrats 💐☺️ happy day