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SC189 - Autumn Pumpkin Riley Moose

Autumn is coming . . . at least I hope Autumn is on the way! I am done with the hot summer temperatures here in the desert and I am looking forward to some cooler weather and most especially to Halloween.

I made this card for the sketch challenge on SCS yesterday (SC189). I added a layer for my image, rather than making my image be on the main panel, I think it looks better like this. I tried the other way, but none of my images worked quite the way I wanted it to look. This is my second attempt at coloring with the Copics. Please be patient with me as I learn. I used a marker to marker technique, which you can read about if you click on those words. The finished look reminds me a lot of the look you get with prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits. It is a little softer, a little less bold. I think it worked well on Riley since he is so dark. Can you believe it? I have decided already that I need more browns to work with. I colored the prima leaves and one of the flowers with my copics for perfect matching (I love matchy matchy). Oh and I stitched with orange thread on the edges of the card and around the image. I thought orange would be a fun way to change things up a bit. Hope you like him!!!

Stamps: Riley Pumpkin Patch, Amuse "Hello Pumpkin" sentiment Paper: GP White, Old Olive, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daisy Bucket Designs - Astor Park Collection (Clay Street) Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Accessories: Clear EP, Nestabilities ovals, brown brads, prima flowers, prima leaves, copic markers, copic colorless blender, stitched skinny ribbon, brown button Techniques: Marker to Marker blending

Comments

Vicki G said…
Sooooooooooo Sweet Amanda. I posted same Riley today!! Great minds think alike!!!!!
3:44 AM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful card. I love checking out your blog. See your award at my blog :)
10:57 AM
Melzie said…
I love moose!!! Great card!!!
4:06 PM
Rhonda Langley said…
He is very cute!! I love the stitching and the thin ribbon at the top. The flowers & leaves are the finishing touch!
5:09 PM
Cris A said…
You do such a great job with the Rileys!
8:13 PM
Rochelle W said…
Super cute!!
8:41 PM
*Sally* said…
awww he is lovely!!
12:27 PM
Jessy said…
Simply adorable! This little moose is so cute. You made an amazing card with great colors. I'm so ready for Fall. :)
8:49 AM
Lynn Put said…
This is an excellent card!
Love the leaves, flowers and stitching!
7:44 PM
Anonymous said…
Just the cutest card. Your coloring is great. Love the "shadow" around the images.

Very nice work.
11:38 AM
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