Nov 12 2007

Ruby Tuesday: Stella’s Autumn Wreath

Published by leslierich at 11:13 pm under Cards, Ruby Tuesday

Autumn WreathHello, again, for another Ruby Tuesday!  I know, I know — does this paper never end?  Trust me, we’re getting there, and when we do, we’ll go out with a bang.  I’ll be planning a celebration…

I’ve stocked my cupboard at work with a few items from my stamp room — Basic Black and Basic Brown ink pads and quarter sheets of Whisper White and Very Vanilla cardstock, for instance.  I also carried in a selection of older, non-SU! stamps figuring I could bear to be without them at home since they’ve sat, for the most part, untouched since 2004.  That’s when I met SU!.  It’s only been recently that I’ve ventured beyond the SU! boundaries once again.

This autumn wreath by PSX is a timeless image and one worth hanging onto, I think.  The intricacy of its design makes the coloring of it a time-consuming proposition.  Each morning and afternoon break that wasn’t otherwise claimed was spent adding little bits of color and shading to the wreath with the SU! water based markers I’ve taken to carrying in my bag.  There was no hurry because, what the heck, I had nowhere to go other than back to work and I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to spend my breaks.  By the end of the week it was ready to bring home for the finishing touches.

I used a sponge tipped applicator to shade around the image with SU! chalk in Perfect Plum. The Hero Arts sentiment was stamped in Ruby Red.  The last step, and one that was vital to the final outcome, was to spray the finished piece with matte sealer.  The sealer has the effect of melding the different coloring mediums and intensifying the color.  I hope you’ll try it sometime so you can see for yourself.  I gave this four light coats with a few minutes drying time between each coat.

This large image is mounted on a 5 1/4″ square card, using Chocolate Chip and Summer Sun cardstocks as well as some of the wonderful SU! textured cardstock that I keep forgetting to use.  This piece is Ruby Red.  Sometimes texture is a nice substitute for pattern and with this busy image it seemed like a good way to go.  The designer paper is, of course, BasicGrey Stella Ruby.

I hope this finds you well on Ruby Tuesday!  Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Stamps:  PSX autumn wreath, Hero Arts sentiment

Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Ruby Red textured, Very Vanilla, BasicGrey Stella Ruby designer paper

Ink:  Basic Brown, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip (for sponging around the edges), various markers for coloring

Accessories:  Ribbon, hardware, Stampin’ Pastels soft chalk, spray matte sealer, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape

38 Responses to “Ruby Tuesday: Stella’s Autumn Wreath”

  1. # Doris Smithon 12 Nov 2007 at 11:21 pm

    What a stunning card! The plum shading really warms up the image nicely. I also like your use of the clip with the ribbon attached.

  2. # Sue Bon 13 Nov 2007 at 1:17 am

    What a gorgeous wreath - so full of color and beauty.

  3. # Annieon 13 Nov 2007 at 3:32 am

    That is a stunningly beautiful stamp and you have coloured it wonderfully!

  4. # Shannan Teubneron 13 Nov 2007 at 4:53 am

    This is just gorgeous!!

  5. # notimetostampon 13 Nov 2007 at 5:36 am

    What a gorgeous, gorgeous card — it is perfection!!! I say it all the time - your coloring — oh my!!! Just so beautiful on this gorgeous autumn wreath — and I so love the layout/design on this card — truly beautiful!!!

  6. # bronion 13 Nov 2007 at 6:14 am

    How strikingly gorgeous! I love that you colored it with your SU markers too. Breaks?? You get breaks??

  7. # Libbyon 13 Nov 2007 at 7:10 am

    Very pretty - I love those big bold sunflowers and the hint of blue.

  8. # Kirstenon 13 Nov 2007 at 7:27 am

    Oh, this is beautiful, Leslie! I love the coloring and the colors you chose! Wonderful card!

  9. # Shel9999on 13 Nov 2007 at 7:33 am

    Wow, Leslie!! This is so beautiful! Your coloring is just amazing! (And I continue to shake my head in amazement for your determination and dedication to use that one pack of paper. lol. AMAZING!! And they are ALL fantastic! I love your work.)

  10. # Laurieon 13 Nov 2007 at 7:48 am

    Oh, Leslie!!! This just takes my breath away! It is dripping with beauty!! This is something that should be framed and hung on a wall!!! Wow!

  11. # twinkson 13 Nov 2007 at 7:54 am

    STELLAr!

  12. # Rachelon 13 Nov 2007 at 7:58 am

    Leslie

    Beautiful card - but then all your cards are beautiful - you have such an amazing talent.

    I love the stamp you used for this card - where can I purchase it. I’ve tried PSX on goggle but did not come up with anything.

    Thanks
    Rachel

  13. # diane mcveyon 13 Nov 2007 at 8:17 am

    That is just gorgeous!!! I LOVE the colors, and the layout…just GREAT!

  14. # Deeon 13 Nov 2007 at 8:24 am

    This is gorgeous!! Your coloring always takes my breath away. Just gorgeous.

  15. # Sharon Harniston 13 Nov 2007 at 8:36 am

    Woweee, that’s a gorgeous stamp AND card, Leslie — it’s colored so beautifully!

  16. # Linda Bullardon 13 Nov 2007 at 8:37 am

    Magnificent, Leslie! Your coloring on this masterpiece just blows me away! Love the dramatic touch of shading with the Perfect Plum chalk. Great idea doing the sentiment in Ruby Red. And I also love how matte sealer pops the colors. It’s an exciting finale that I always look forward to. Bravo! Linda

  17. # Janineon 13 Nov 2007 at 9:20 am

    An absolute beauty!!!
    Janine

  18. # well said cardson 13 Nov 2007 at 9:26 am

    Oh my goodness! The color just pops off of the screen!

  19. # NancyS (momsnack)on 13 Nov 2007 at 9:29 am

    Hope you never run out of Stella Ruby! You are very talented!
    NancyS (momsnack)

  20. # Jan Marie (flourishes)on 13 Nov 2007 at 9:48 am

    Oh how I love the coloring on this card…totally beautiful complete project!

  21. # Debbyon 13 Nov 2007 at 9:53 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Your colours and papers are stunning.

  22. # Lynnon 13 Nov 2007 at 10:34 am

    This card is absolutely gorgeous!!!
    As always your coloring is knock out and I love this image.

  23. # cassandraon 13 Nov 2007 at 10:59 am

    This is the most amazing card!!! It is so pretty!!! I love the work you did on it. I love PSX stamps - I always buy them b/c they are so beautifully colored - but when I stamp them they just turn out black and white. I don’t have the patience to color like this - so I’m so glad that you do and that you share it!!!

  24. # Conniecrafteron 13 Nov 2007 at 12:17 pm

    Love this wreath, great colors and love the shading around it too!

  25. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 13 Nov 2007 at 2:32 pm

    What a beautiful, richly colored card! You’ve really outdone yourself on this one. The colors are so intense and I love the idea of using plum chalk to make the shadow. I also have some PSX stamps that I will never part with!

  26. # lacyquilteron 13 Nov 2007 at 2:41 pm

    How beautiful!

  27. # Crystalon 13 Nov 2007 at 4:48 pm

    This stamp is gorgeous and your coloring is so impressive! Love this card!

  28. # diane (cookiestamper)on 13 Nov 2007 at 6:33 pm

    How gorgeous! I love this fall card!

  29. # Pat S.on 13 Nov 2007 at 6:37 pm

    There are not any adjectives left, so I’ll have to repeat…it’s gorgeous!!!

  30. # Sherryon 13 Nov 2007 at 8:04 pm

    I can add nothing that the others above have not said, except

    **THUD** — WOWZERS

    Such a gorgeous masterpiece. The coloring is outstanding and the design is just perfection!

  31. # Rose Annon 13 Nov 2007 at 9:14 pm

    This is beautiful, and your coloring is stunning!! Definitely worth all of the time and effort!

  32. # savorthejourneyon 14 Nov 2007 at 2:59 am

    This is truly beautiful … and very worthy of the time you spent with such careful work on the wreath! If only I had watched as you color, Leslie! The wonderful plum chalking surrounding the wreath is just so rich .. and really lifts up this image so beautifully! What a wonderful cause for a smile!

    ~Tex

  33. # Sophia Landryon 14 Nov 2007 at 6:54 am

    Wow,wow,wow,I am in love. I love PSX images and was quite sad when they stopped making stamps. This image is gorgeous! Your coloring is fantastic, and I’m glad you let the image do the talking.

  34. # Deborah Golanon 14 Nov 2007 at 11:59 pm

    So lovely! Fantastic work! Deb

  35. # Joan Bon 15 Nov 2007 at 1:46 am

    Wowzers. Love that tip on the matte sealer. I think I have some buried some where, perhaps near the future floor finish, baby powder (?) and other unused items in my craft room! This is stunning.

  36. # Debbie Olsonon 15 Nov 2007 at 6:20 pm

    WOW, WOW, Leslie! This is so gorgeous! You have such an eye for color–that tiny bit of blue is just enough and just right!

  37. # trudeeon 16 Nov 2007 at 6:16 am

    **eyes bugging out of head** WOW!! You are the master, Leslie….

  38. # nancy littrellon 16 Nov 2007 at 10:07 am

    Your wreath is so intricately detailed and beautifully colored by the artist…..Leslie Miller! Your sentiment brings back memories of our olden days together thinking of stamping ever chance we got at work :-) TFS your gorgeous card my longtime friend…..

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