I'm so happy to be playing in a challenge. It's been a month or so due to being busy with DTGD and a trip.
I can't do too many tasks at once. HA I guess Autumn is on my mind, though I love summer.
The Fitbit blog is our inspiration today.
Michelle Masters is the designer of this pretty topiary stamp. She calls it Acorn.
The pumpkins really jumped out at me. They are so healthy with the flesh being full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is also thought the compound that gives the orange color fights off cancer and heart disease.
Use the puree in soups, breads, and muffins. I googled and read about their health benefits and there are plenty.
My image is watercolored with Tim Holtz stains and distress markers. I sponged around the image and added Glossy Accents to the berries. I am needing some upcoming autumn birthday cards so that explains the sentiment.
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017 GMT Views: 1796
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28836
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 @ 5:22 AM
Does pumpkin coffee count as healthy??? I've got that! I love your creation it is really cool looking!! Beautifully colored.
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 @ 6:10 AM
What a unique and fun image this is Brenda!! I love this gorgeous pumpkin with the berry sprigs supporting this super unique topiary. You have colored and shaded this image using those wonderful rich fall colors we all love. The shading around the outside of the card really draws the eye to this wonderful image. Whomever receives this beauty is going to be absolutely thrilled! ~Karen.
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26123
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 @ 6:34 AM
I do so love a good pumpkin bread! I like to think it is healthy -ha, ha! Love your fall birthday card! Beautifully coloured with great background colouring too! I seem to focus on winter cards but this reminds me I have a slew of fall birthdays coming up. Thanks for the inspiration!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 @ 1:30 PM
I'm not much of a summer fan, so I'm anxiously awaiting Autumn, so this card is right up my alley. It came out beautifully and thanks for all the health tips. I didn't know about their nutritious value. Way 2 go Benz. Hope your trip went well.
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121706
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 @ 5:59 PM
oh really, I had no idea that pumpkins were so good for you. ( I have only ate the seeds, baked with gobs of salt haha)
I love to color pumpkins though, and I love what you did with this Brenda.