Inspired by Papertrey
February 25, 2010
Tonight is Papertrey’s monthly Blog Hop! This month’s theme was to create a card that was inspired by a Design Team member. Papertrey has such an awesome design team, I’m sure anyone could find inspiration!
I think I am most in awe of Betsy Veldman (Blog & PTI Gallery). Her style is very very very different than my own, but it is always so full of detail that every time I look at something she’s created I find something new to ooh and ahh at!
I couldn’t pick just one of her cards to “copy” because I’d never come close. So I made a list of things she seems to do frequently and then I tried to incorporate them into a card of my own.
I really love how this card turned out. I’m not sure I could spend so much time on every card I made (since this stuff isn’t second nature to me, it took me hours to make this card), but once in a while I will definitely be pulling out my “Betsy List” again!
Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Spring Moss, Orange Crush, Summer Sunrise, Cream; Tea Stain (Ranger);
Paper: Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel, Autumn Abundance;
Other: Moss satin ribbon, twine, Summer button, clear rhinestone; Curved Rectangles dies (Spellbinders)
February 25, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Your colors are just beautiful!!!!
February 25, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Very pretty! I love the shape of it!! Great job with the challenge!
♥Lea
February 25, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Beautiful cards!! Love your colors.
February 25, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Beautiful card and colors!
February 25, 2010 at 4:49 pm
This is so gorgeous, I absolutely LOVE the rich colors!
February 25, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Oh the colors on this are so vibrant! Love the patterns with the pumpkin image, such a happy fun card!
February 25, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Very clever & very creative!!!
February 25, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Prett card! I love that you made an autumn card which is my favorite time of year. Isn’t that stamp set awesome? I can’t wait to discover more pretty things on your blog later.
February 25, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Such a pretty card!
February 25, 2010 at 6:26 pm
So pretty – great job with the challenge!
February 26, 2010 at 1:54 am
I think you’ve done Betsy proud. The inking on your pumpkin is lovely. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!
February 26, 2010 at 4:13 am
WOW. I love the PP squares and the gorgeous stitching, but overall this whole card is just lovely.
February 26, 2010 at 5:03 am
What a great idea…a Betsy list. Love your card, the colors are beautiful. BTW, I think it takes me about 2 hours to make an easy card!
February 26, 2010 at 7:46 am
hahaha I made a Betsy List too!! All your hard work was worth it! Beautiful Card!
February 26, 2010 at 8:04 am
Great colours! Very elegant and sophisticated!
February 26, 2010 at 8:54 am
Your card is beautiful! What a wonderful tribute to Betsy.
February 26, 2010 at 10:42 am
Gorgeous card! Isnt Betsy just the best!?
February 26, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I love the scarlet jewell with the orange. Great dp!
February 26, 2010 at 12:30 pm
lovely card with a lovely color combo!
February 26, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I was just checking back through comments on my blog and came to check you out…again! I remember your card from last night…it was a stand-out, I thought. Beautiful colors and I love the layout. It makes me remember why I was sad I could not invest in any new stamps and papers at the time. That Fall Elegance set had such pretty elements and the papers had such pretty colors. You’ve put them all together so well! Wonderful design!!
February 26, 2010 at 6:22 pm
This is a great stamp set. Nice job.
February 26, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Lovely card! I really like the color combo!
February 26, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Karen, thank you so much for your kind words. I am honored that you chose my creations to inspire you! Your card is so beautiful!! I love all of the details, the colors, the inking, the stitching….so pretty!!
Betsy Veldman
February 27, 2010 at 4:01 am
I’m a Betsy fan, too (but too intimidated to try to imitate her, I guess!). Great job with the challenge. Love the shape of the card, the colors, the swirl behind the pumpkin, the stitching,… Super card!
February 27, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Love your card!! Betsy is my craftin’ hero… everything she does is so inspiring!! Great job!!
February 28, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Your card is beautiful and I love the pumpkin. Your stitching is gorgeous and I’m a big Betsy fan, too! ♥♥ Kay
February 28, 2010 at 6:56 pm
I love the papers you chose (I used them on my project too! LOL) Fabulous colour and ribbon
March 9, 2010 at 12:22 pm
these colors are stunning together. i love the swirls behind the pumpkin