Sunday, September 4, 2011

Autumn Greetings

Good morning!
There is still time to get in on the Sweet November September Sneaks candies... just scroll down a bit. :)

So last week Jenny of Sister Stamps, asked me if I could do a video on how I color up an image in sepia tones. I was more than happy to share my process so I decided to ink up little Kiyomi from Sister Stamp's first release to create a cool, kinda vintage looking fall scene. I altered her a bit by wiping away the butterfly she is chasing in the original image and stamping in some leaves instead. Then I also added a tree in the background to complete Kiyomi's 'home'. The video of me actually coloring her up can be seen here or on Color Me Copic. :)

When it came time to put the card all together I decided to go monochromatic with it as well. Though I couldn't resist using some sparkly glitter paper and other glittery touches to dazzle it up a bit. ;)
The mood of this card is really suiting me right now as the nights are cooling dramatically and that turn towards autumn weather has definitely arrived. Have I mentioned that fall is my favorite season lately? LOL

Ok, time for me to go get ready for work... I hope that all my US friends are enjoying the long weekend! :)
Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Reminisce (bronze glitter)
stamps- Sister Stamps (Kiyomi), The Greeting Farm (Wishing tree), October Afternoon (leaves), Inkadinkado (sentiment)
ink- Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz antique linen distress, Colorbox dark brown
Prima leaves
ribbon
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E30, E31, YR20
hair- E33, E35, E37, YR24
clothes- E50, E51, E53, E37, E35, YR24, YR20, E33
ground- E57, E59

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43 comments:

  1. chrilvianSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    ooooooo aaaaaahhh
    love the colourcombo!!!
    sweet little girl, so pretty

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  2. SusanLotusSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Very cute fall card!
    The little girl is so sweet!
    Have a nice day!

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  3. Maria ThereseSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Love the mono card ♥ pretty colorings too♥

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  4. *Successful*September 4, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    What charm! Mine favourite colors! Very lovely card!

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  5. TrinaSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I need to finish watching that video b/c this came out beautifully!

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  6. RiNNESeptember 4, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful card!! Ooooh, I've done b/w but haven't done sepia..thanks for the tutorial! I love that glittery paper and that stamp is so very cute! It's getting cooler here at night as well!

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  7. copilarimSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    i love the little girl you've used!!! your work is magical

    hugs
    rux

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  8. MagsBSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Oh how lovely! Those leaves are fantastic! Thanks for the video, too!

    luv, Mags x

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  9. corryskaartSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    wat een mooie kaart en dat meisje is een echt schatje,geweldig mooi en leuk
    groetjes van corry

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  10. HloraSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Очень красивая японская девочка! Просто поразительно, как хороша! )))

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  11. ЕленаSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Замечательная осенняя открытка! Очень красиво подобраны оттенки!
    С теплом, Елена

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  12. MariskaSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I've watched your coloring tutorial on this one and found it very inspiring and I love the card you've created with this pretty image. Gorgeous!!!

    xxx
    Mariska

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  13. Cindy H.September 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This card came out so cute!! I loved watching you color her. All the finishing touches you've added to this card, well, just fabulous!!

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  14. SudhaSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Cute creation dear.

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  15. BEARKISSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Творба в прекрасни тонове,обожавам есента!!!

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  16. TanyaSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh I love it! And that stamp, oh she is adorable!

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  17. gobeagirlSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Goodmorning my friend. This turned out absolutely gorgeous! I love the shadow on the ground. You are so good at the details on your scenes. I so agree with you about fall. Our weather has dropped considerably in the pm and eary am. My little old lady next door has a fire going this morning and I am so ready all of a sudden to jump on the Fall train. lol.. Have a great day at work. Hugs, Lisa

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  18. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Wow! Stunning card! I love the colours, possibly because I'm an autumn gal myself.

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  19. Kelly SchelskeSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Oh wow this is fabulous Amy!!

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  20. Creations by ShirlSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    TFS - Amy!
    You are always amazing and generous to share so many talents of yours to others... I really admire you for that...
    Have a great Sunday...
    Hugs to you my friend!

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  21. LorraineSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    oh this is so sweet i llove it hun xx

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  22. MimiSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful card Amy! The sepia tones turned out fabulous, just like you said, perfect for fall! Thanks ffor sharing your amazing talent on video! Enjoy the long weekend! ;)

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  23. krisSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!! i love love love!!!!! Thanks for the tut, you make it look so easy to do... going on my list of things to "try"!! Have a beautiful day!!

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  24. Shorty CreationsSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    How beautiful!!! Love this card =)

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  25. ЮликаSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    It's great! and the girl is so touchful

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  26. KerrySeptember 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Amy, this is stunning!!! L-O-V-E it to pieces!!!

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  27. yvonSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wow, gorgeous work, what a sweet little girl.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  28. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Amazing colouring! Such a gorgeous card. Thanks for the link to the video :)

    Emma

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  29. SannaSSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    beautiful.... =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  30. CelinaSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    So cute! I love the sparkle!

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  31. DomkaSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I's so sweet! My ount is Japaneese and I love it!

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  32. Rachel GSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful!! I don't normally like monochromatic cards BUT I love this! She's adorable!! Love the sparkle! (I love fall,too. :) )

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  33. Islander GirlSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    OMG, love how you made this an "autumn themed" card!!! So creative!!!

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  34. SuiLanSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    This card is amazing!!! And thanks for the tutorial. Can always find inspiration from you. OK, I gotta go practice...Bye!

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  35. Auntie EmSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Your card is so pretty! The image is so sweet and the colours are so soft and gentle. I like the leaf and the glitter paper!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  36. Crafty LoopsSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Amy this is truly stunning. The colours are beautiful. Im off to see the video. Thanks for doing one by the way. Lee x

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  37. Beth aka BR-TSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    This is so wonderful! I love the monochromatic feel as well as the nature.

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  38. donna mikasaSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I enjoyed your sepia coloring tutorial and was wondering when we were going to see the card! Love the finishing touches and all the yummy brownness!

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  39. LeanneSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Amy,
    I loved your tutorial on sepia coloring and to see the finished project is awesome!! Love the scene you created and Kiyomi looks like she's having a lot of fun chasing the leaves. Love the mono tone to your card, especially the clouds and that wonderful tree! Gorgeous accents, really cute card!
    Happy Monday!! :)

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  40. MarleySeptember 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful card! The clouds look amazing and the image is so great! Awesome coloring again.. Well although it is a autumn card, I still hope we are getting some good summer days in the Netherlands cause we almost had no sun this year =(
    Hugs,Marley

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  41. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    wonderful..love the color..
    http://craftideas4u.blogspot.com

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  42. A Consuming PassionSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Your video was great and this is such a cute little image!

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  43. Shirley NSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Thanks for another great video Amy! Beautiful card!

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