Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tiddly Inks Goodbye to Summer


Where has the time gone? I think I missed August completly and here it is the very last day. At Tiddly Inks we're saying Goodbye to Summer with Autumn inspired projects. I'm not sad, it's my FAVORITE time of year, when the vineyards turn golden and a there's bit of a chill in the air. I've chosen Fairy Fae Dreams. As she sits atop her Fairy House with the autumn leaves swirling about her, what is she dreaming? She and her house are colored with Copics, fussy cut and popped upon yummy paper from K&Co Alleghany Plum. For some sparkle I've added some copper leaf peelies from Stampendous and a copper border. The sentiment is a Melissa Francis rub on.
The falling leaves were a bit of a challenge. They are punched, and originally I tried colored card stock but they just didn't blend with the rest of the card. Finally I punched them in white, outlined them with a Sigma Micron pen and colored them with Copics. Much better. The twine bow added a bit of a rustic touch. Are you ready for Fall? Pop on over to Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog for the fabulous designs by the rest of the Tiddly Inkers and check out the Tiddly Inks Store for all of the new designs. And don't forget there are FREEBIES every Tues when you join the Tiddly Inks PCP group. This week it's the colored version of the Cheshire Cat (good for 48 hours, so hurry)! But BOTH versions are for sale for only a buck! WooHoo! I'm so honored that my little altered version of "What's Up" inspired Christy to add him to the store!
And hey, if you haven't already, please scroll down for the BBTB2 Blog Hop and leave a comment for a chance to win my prize.

24 comments:

  1. You made me grin when I saw this darling card. I love every element, every inch. The mushroom is perfect and the little twine bow adds so much. You always create a most perfect card.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  2. Hi Donna,
    This is a fabulous card. I lov ethe large mushroom and the fairy on top. Brilliant colours. Great card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  3. Good Morning!
    I am off this morning for an early Richards visit. I never go there and never get to just look around but am today (well as much as I can with both my babies). We'll see what I find!
    I love this card, there certainly is something magical about this image and your coloring of the toadstool cottage is amazing and really makes it come to life! I love that!!! WonderFall!

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  4. This is just so sweet...and so autumn-like with those gorgeous fall colors...tfs!

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  5. As always you just amaze me with all your talent, this is just awesome... love all the autumn colors you used...

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  6. I'm a huge fall fan too! I love the colors, smell and feel of fall. All the craft fairs just add to the fun! (huge smile). The card is gorgeous! I love the copper and the little bit of sparkle that it adds. The coloring is just scrumptious and twine finishes it off perfectly.

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  7. Wow Donna! And I thought I'd colored mine good. Not even close when I look at yours! Fab job! Love all the fall colors and just everything.

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  8. Wow fabulous card Donna! Gorgeous autumn colours.

    Hugs,
    Larissa

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  9. This is so pretty! I'm kinda sad summer is almost over..but that just means cooler weather..hopefully! :)

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  10. Love this card....from all the multi colored twine...to the shimmering rub ons and that copper border...love it!!! Most beautiful !
    xoxox Joy

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  11. Oh this is so gorgeous..I love fall too...I really love the little fairy ontop of her house. So cute. TFS

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  12. Beautiful autumn card, Donna, I just love it! Fall is my favorite time of year and I cannot wait 'til it's here. Looking at this card, I am transported there! I can smell the leaves and taste the apple cider! :) Just lovely!

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  13. Donna, you're just so detailed -- the fairy, the mushroom, the little house, all the layering -- detail, detail, detail!!! What a marvelously wonderful "good-bye to winter" card! Love it!

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  14. oh my goodness, I went right over and ordered the mushroom house, love love love it and what you have done with it, as always stupendous. Hugs

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  15. Autumn is my favorite time of year, too!!! Your card is gorgeous!!!

    (Now if I can just convince you to get rid of that dang "Progressive" girl in your ads!)

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  16. love it all but especially that mushroom fairy house....so pretty.

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  17. This really is lovely, Donna...awesome combination of everything. :)

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  18. This is adorable and so well done!!! I love the mushroom fairy house so much... ENABLER!!! :-)

    xx Susan

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  19. I'm with you Donna, I won't miss Summer at all. I love the crisp air of Fall! Your card is so dang cute! I love the mushroom fairly house and you did a fabulous job on the falling leaves!

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  20. WOW Donna - this is just gorgeous. It's the 1st day of Spring for us here - am sooo over the cold and wet weather! Enjoy your Fall though - it's such a lovely season!
    xXx

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  21. I love fly agarics and this is gorgeous fab colouring and love the leaves it all looks amazing x

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  23. I love that toadstool - and what wonderful colours you've chosen!
    I wish that summer was never-ending, but I do enjoy the harvest too!

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