Hi there! I hope you're having a great weekend! Today I have a couple autumn inspired projects to share, both featuring pumpkins. First up is a greeting card showcasing an embossed pumpkin image from one of my all time favorite PTI fall themed stamp sets: Fall Elegance:
I stamped the sentiment using a more than 12 year old SU ink pad which still works like new and has never been reinked.
For card sketch inspiration, I'm joining along with the current MOJO Monday sketch challenge:
It's Day 16 of 30 in 30:
I was in the mood to paint a whitish pumpkin with lots of texture on an 8" x 8" canvas panel:
I'm really enjoying the painting process learning how to vary my brushstrokes while incorporating the use of a palette knife:
I'm linking my painting to the Paint Party Friday site:
Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Be Sweet ;)
I'm really enjoying the painting process learning how to vary my brushstrokes while incorporating the use of a palette knife:
I'm linking my painting to the Paint Party Friday site:
An unusual and fantastic card with the white embossing on that sublime colour purple. Clever work with the pumpkin painting too. Have a good week. :D
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your painting! So vibrant and really full of texture! Timeless card there too ... Love the purple with kraft card!
ReplyDeleteDarling card, Mona, and a perfect arrangement for the Mojo sketch! LOVE the pumpkin painting...very cool!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love the texture!
ReplyDeleteAnd your painted white pumpkin looks amazing!
Mona - beautiful card and beautiful painting. Warm hugs and thoughts to you, your sister and family. Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card, Mona! I really love the pumpkin painting especially since it's a white pumpkin and not the usual orange.
ReplyDeleteWow, Mona, both of your projects are amazing!! I love the beautiful card!! The texture and colors are fabulous!! The painting is spectacular!! I love the white pumpkin!! Wow!! Stunning projects my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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really lovely card ( I too have some VERY old PSX inkpads which were never reinked either and still work perfectly). And I love your mixed media pumpkin painting!Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely Mona, you did a great job with the sketch. But oh my goodness, this painting is out of this world!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is such a pretty card! Love the texture on your painting, and love when supplies like ink pads continue to work beautifully years later. Thanks for joining us for Mojo Monday!
ReplyDeleteLove both your white pumpkins, Mona! The purple, white & kraft color combo is so unique & beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd elegant it is, your card! And your painting is gorgeous, well done!!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting!
ReplyDeleteI love your pumpkin painting! Wonderful use of color and texture! I am doing the 30 in 30, too! It is what started me on daily painting 3 and a half years ago!! Happy PPF :)
ReplyDeleteI love your pumpkin painting! Wonderful use of color and texture! I am doing the 30 in 30, too! It is what started me on daily painting 3 and a half years ago!! Happy PPF :)
ReplyDeleteWow no one puts colour and texture together the way you do...AMAZING. Love this white pumpkin and the rich texture... just a stunning unique piece. Love it! Your card is lovely too!!
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Both are fantastic! I LOVE your painting! Hows you sister? I think about you a lot :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is one amazing ink pad - to stay moist enough to use after 12 years. Your card is beautiful. I especially like that you didn't use all fall colors. Your painting looks fantastic, too! That pumpkin has such dimension - it looks positively plump!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card and a wonderful painting Mona... I've never seen a white pumpkin - but that looks so realistic!
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on your inkpad - I have some equally as old - and they go on and on!
Christine x
I am always drooling over our paintings:) And Your car dis fab! Lots of layers and the combo of heat and dry embossing is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talent!!! I love the non-traditional look of your pumpkin card! The soft lavendar is beautiful and the embossing on the pumpkin makes me want to run my fingers over it! Your painting is gorgeous! LOVE the texture and color!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Mona both of these are just gorgeous. That canvas is just stunning and I love the colour combos. Exceptional.
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