It seems like we just did a blog hop. What is it about Autumn that makes the days just fly by? After one of the warmest Septembers ever in this neck of the woods, I am pleased to feel the fall temperatures finally kicking in.
It is nice to finally get a day to kick back and create some cards. The to-do list today was 5 cards. 1+1+3+1 =5. Good thing I'm not in the banking industry or anything. I did get 1 done last night, so that's still 5 to work on today. I wish I could stretch my budget like that.
Card #2 is inspired by PTI's October Inspiration:
These works are by Adolfo Serra.
My mind doesn't process that much at one time anymore, so I will admit, I found it daunting at first. I was first drawn to the colors, but wasn't comfortable with the images. I decided to concentrate on just one photo--blow them up and look at them on their own and I'm glad I did. I love this one:
The colors are awesome, I love the trees and the sheer weight felt in it is divine. I had a lot of ideas running around in my head. Christmas Trees? Mighty Oak? Stencils from Betsy's New Kit? Ah, Betsy's Kit!! With a Twist. Not the one I was originally thinking.
The white house among the trees made me think of the Garden Gate Kit from 2016. I love this kit and it seems I am always trying to think of ways to use it. A version of this card has been building in my head for a few months. In going with the inspiration photo, it did change a bit, but I love the end result. I believe it was Dawn on the PTI Forum who asked if we tend to stick with images from one set or mix them up instead? I'm a mixer! I used the Garden Gate Kit, Topiary Trio, Wreath for All Seasons and Stylish Sentiments: Holiday.
The background was helped along by Yana's timely tutorial this morning. I would have gotten here...EVENTUALLY. Thanks for the helping hand!
Thanks for stopping by! See all the great cards on Nichole's blog HERE
All products used are Papertrey Ink with the exception of the ribbon, which is Offray.
