Thursday, November 7, 2013

Sunflowers and Colors of Fall

We've got a new challenge for you over at The Outlawz Thursday Twist! This week's optional twist is to make something with fall colors.  I chose to use a sunflower image from Oak Pond Creations, our sponsor for the month of November. I colored the image using Promarkers. The orange DP with spots came free with a magazine. I machine stitched around the edges using brown thread. The banner is hand cut and I embossed it using a Sizzix embossing folder with spots. I added some orange and brown bling to the flowers and to two of the corners.

This card is also for these challenges:
1) Make My Monday - Autumn Flowers
2) Sweet Stamps - #142 Nature
3) Crafty Boots - Autumn
4) Crafty Creations - #247 Autumn colors
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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29 comments:

  1. WendyNovember 7, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Great card Pia, lovely rich colours and the stitching around the edge is a super finishing touch! xx

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  2. LaineNovember 7, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Stunning autumnal colour scheme and your fabulous design Pia.

    Laine
    xx

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  3. sandieNovember 7, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    great colouring Pia and I really like how you used this with this DSP, cool colour combo-I am still MIA and very bored but thanks for visiting my blog x

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  4. Mynn xxNovember 7, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    LOVE those gorgeous blooms, Pia! I adore the earthy tones, too--perfect for fall! Thanks for all your sweet comments, friend! :) HUGS! Mynn xx

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  5. SueNovember 7, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, I love the beautifully coloured image and wonderful papers. Fabulous layout too.
    Sue xx

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  6. PeanutNovember 7, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    WOW! That's a really striking colour combo. And I love how the sunflower is just ever so slightly coming off the page.
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  7. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Oh my Pia, this is just stunning, a little bit of summer and autumn in one...your stamp is just beautiful.xx

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  8. Pat KNovember 8, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Stunning card. Love the sunflowers and your lovely stitching. xx

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  9. SYLVIA-ANNENovember 8, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Fabulous card Pia - the Sunflowers and Autumn colours look beautiful together.
    Sylvia xx

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  10. Lisa MincklerNovember 8, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    A beautiful card and lovely tribute to my home state :D
    Hugs to you Pia,
    Lisa

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  11. Deepti StephensNovember 8, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Great card, Pia.. Love your coloring.. :)

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  12. Mrs BeezNovember 8, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful autumn colours - perfect for our theme and I love those sunflowers. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

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  13. MerviNovember 8, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Hi, fabulous autumn card Pia, envy about those stitches - just broke my sewing machine, hope to et it work soon!
    Happy weekend;-))m

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  14. KraftyKoolKatNovember 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    What a gorgeous Autumn card. It is fabulous. Love that embossing and stunning layout.

    Have a good weekend. I am off to the NEC on Sunday I just there is something left for me. Lol!!!

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  15. Dee's Craft RoomNovember 8, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love sunflowers. Thank you for joining in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  16. JacquelNovember 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Another gorgeous card Pia! Love the colors, texture & those pretty flowers....nice work my friend & TFS!!!

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  17. Lau WNovember 8, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    WOW wow !! superb autumnal card ! Love it veryyyy much !
    xxx

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  18. Donna K November 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    very pretty card design. sunflowers are my favorite! thank you for joining us at sweet stamps.com for the nature challenge this week! have a great weekend!

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  19. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonNovember 8, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful Autumn/Fall card!! Lovely card design and colored image!!! I think Sunflowers are ONE of Nature's beautiful creations. Thanks for joining us at SweetStamps.

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  20. TammyNovember 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    WOW this is gorgeous Pia, I love that image and the rich fall colors!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  21. cotnobNovember 8, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your beautifully coloured sunflower image and great design with the machine stitching.
    Pauline
    x

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  22. chrissy xxNovember 8, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    I LOve Sunflowers Pia...
    Such a GOrgeous card...LOving your papers and design.
    Chrissyxx

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  23. Mrs.BNovember 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Just had a catch up Pia, must say I love the gorgeous rich colours for this card. Love the stitching.
    Avril xx

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  24. lozNovember 10, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Gorgeous card and sunflowers Pia. I saw this on MIM..loz

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  25. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesNovember 10, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    I've always loved sunflowers. You have done such a beautiful job showcasing these ones. Very cool layout too.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  26. Patricia St MartinNovember 11, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Pia, Your card is so amazing! Love your stitching and your beautiful papers. Love polka dots and the added extra touches with the gems. Perfect fall colors.
    Hugs, Pat

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  27. scrappymo!November 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Looks like fall to me! The sunflowers were blooming when we left the lake this year...the seeds were not fully formed but the blossoms were lovely! Your card reminds me of that day.

    Great colours and great design!

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  28. Suzi BNovember 16, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Thank you for joining us at MMM with this gorgeous card
    Suzi B x

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  29. FlissNovember 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Lovely card Pia. Great design and colours.
    Thanks for joining in with our Make My Monday challenge.
    Fliss x

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