Another week means another photo inspiration from The Shabby Tea Room. I am having so much fun letting the photos inspire me and the colors chosen for this week have to be my most favorite yet. I love the combination so much that I created two cards...I'll share the second tomorrow.
We were challenged to let the photo (shown below) inspire us, and to use flowers...a bonus would be using a handmade flower. I used fabric squares cut using Papertrey Ink's Button Card Die and used them as my background. I also added in coordinating paper from Jenni Bowlin and Cosmo Cricket and Vintage Cream felt from Papertrey Ink as well. I wanted to create a quilted look, so I stitched an "x" in the center of each square and then layered on the embellishments including a handmade ribbon flower I made using Fine Linen Grosgrain from Papertrey Ink, Prima velvet leaves and adhesive pearls.
The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's Fall Elegance stamp set, and the purple and glittery, gold acorn from the Autumn Acorns set. I used my latest addiction to bring in the sparkle...Ranger Crystal Stickles. I LOOOOVE this stuff.
Would you like to play along this week? These colors are gorgeous together...love the eggplant, the buttery yellows, and the pumpkin orange all bundled up in one beautiful place. You can find out more regarding this challenge HERE at The Shabby Tea Room.
Enjoy your Monday!
Melis



Wonderful colours on your card, and love how you made the ribbon into a flower, your cards are always so inspiring.
Hugs Carol x
Posted by: Carol | October 09, 2011 at 10:03 PM
I am thankful for you melis!! I wish i could have made this card for you and sent it to you to make your day!
Posted by: Alyssa Byron | October 10, 2011 at 04:06 AM
Awesome!! Love these colors. You outdid yourself once again. Your creative spirit is amazing!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | October 10, 2011 at 05:37 AM
A surprising color scheme for Fall. Wow it is amazing. Smiles, Paula
Posted by: Paula Parrish | October 10, 2011 at 06:17 AM
Very pretty card. I love the fabric squares.
Posted by: April | October 10, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Beautiful card! Love the raspberry and gold color combination.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 10, 2011 at 03:26 PM