Oct 29 2009
The Bling of Autumn
Today the Flourishes team is coloring up the seasons. I was feeling sorry for Fall, having been neglecting it, so I colored some Falling Leaves and dressed them up with ribbon and bling and autumn-hued papers.
The center panel is Classic Ivory which I stamped first with a few of the small solid image leaves in regular dye-based vanilla ink. I stamped the outline leaves right on top of the solid leaves and colored with Prismacolor markers. The main image panel is lightly edged with saffron ink, then layered onto four more mats. The chocolate mat is embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder. The leaf bling is something I found last year on the button rack at Wal-Mart. I adhered them with Crystal Effects and sprinkled rhinestones throughout.
There are more layers here than I usually put on a card, but I was in the mood for sculpting when I made this. Whenever I thought I was done layering, I told myself, “no, just add one or two more layers”. It was rather a matter of reverse discipline. I also have a tendency to want to let more of the designer paper show, but even a little peeking around the edges is better than having it tucked away in the cupboard. It’s not as though I don’t have designer paper to spare… And the extra bling — well, gosh, I’ve got drawers full of fancies I could not resist… I’m very good at collecting… well, you see where I’m going with that. Might as well have some fun with it, even if the darn thing has to be mailed in a box!
Latisha has written an article on the Newsletter with some beautiful Autumn samples and lovely ideas and coloring tips. Oh, those wonderful colors of Autumn! Let’s see what the rest of the team has colored today: Cindy, Julie, Latisha, Laura, and Stacy
Oh, and by the way, TGIF! I couldn’t be happier! Have a wonderful weekend!
Stamps: Falling Leaves Paper: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Classic Ivory, 7 Gypsies Gypsy Market designer paper Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, vanilla, saffron, chocolate, Prismacolor markers for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, copper cord, rhinestones & rhinestone leaves, Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder
Oh my word, Leslie, this is just gorgeous! I love your rich Fall colors! A beautiful design!
Oh my, Leslie, what a gorgeous card! This is a showcase card for sure. I love all your layers, too. Box or no, it was worth it.
I’m so glad I have this set, and yes, the Fall colors are so vibrant - my daughter’s favorite season!
Leslie - that leaf bling is marvelous all clustered in the bottom corner that way. But your superb coloring is what’s so impressive. You certainly have quite an eye for color, patterns, and beauty. I adore this card.
Leslie this is GORGEOUS…. outstanding coloring, the leaves all around the border and random are beautiful. Great leaf little jewels also.
What a beautiful card! I love the colors of autumn, even if we don’t really get them down here in Florida, I have great memories of growing up in New England where this was the perfect time of the year. Your background paper has a wonderful tapestry feel to it!
This card is wonderful and classy your presentation is beautiful with all the extra layering. and shades of autumn tonings. Oh to be so talented as you.
Gorgeous card and coloring. tfs
OMG…Leslie, this is simply stunnning. Your colouring is amazing and the bling is perfect! What a gorgeous card!
Just beautiful Leslie. Its fun to use all your pretties on a card, isn’t it!! The way you coloring and use contrast always has me floored! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
hugs
Latisha
Stunning card, Leslie! I really like the stamped panel with its layers of solid images and colored images. So pretty and dimensional!
Well after seeing this card Leslie, I reckon Fall will forgive you anything!
Such a classy card with those beautiful Autumnal colours captured so brilliantly.
Stunning! Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend!
Love the warm rich feeling of this card. It’s gorgeous and I love the bling leaves.
Forgot to post yesterday that Wally is sure growing into a fine looking dog.
Oh, this card is stunning! I love the way how you stamped the leaves! And little bling looks so pretty here!
I just love the coloring of the leaves. I can not get Prismacolor to blend like that. Can you give me some tips? How much do you end up using the colorless blender?
I would love to see a Prismacolor tutuorial from you.
Lori
lakistler@gmail.com
Oh I love the shadowed effect of the smaller leaves in vanilla! These are gorgeous leaves Leslie!
Absolutely gorgeous fall card. The colors are so beautiful and the design magnificent.
This is beautiful, Leslie! Such gorgeous fall leaves! I love the bow/cord/charm combo too!
Most EXCELLENT artwork!
OM Gosh, this is gorgeous!! Wow 9 layers?? And the colours just blend so beautifully together. Everything about it… made me gasp!!
Beth
Beautiful, terrific coloring of the leaves, and love the embellishing!
You have beautiful rich colours and textures in this card Leslie, I love the papers you chose and your falling leaves look like my back yard multiplied by 1,000!!
I’ve been concentrating on CAS cards lately, but seeing this one makes me want to layer up again. Thanks for the inspiration.
Leslie, your leaves are just stunning!! And your framing of them showcases the colors beautifully!! What a gorgeous work of art!!
Your card is stunning! The colors, papers and ribbon are fab!!
Absolutely stunning, Leslie!!
Thanks so much for sharing!
You have given these leaves such a realistic and beautiful glow! I have a confession to make. I did a card with these leaves and after seeing yours…. I couldn’t post it! Honestly!!!! You are such an inspiration lady!
OMG Leslie, your beautifully colored leaf main image took my breath away! I too just love fall and your card brought out the fall colors superbly. TFS
Wow…layers and layers of autumn gorgeousness, Leslie!! Your leaves are so beautifully colored, and all of your papers are rich and perfect!! I am loving all of your wonderful embellishments, too!! You may need a box to send it, but whomever receives it will certainly be over- the- top with excitement!!
SO vibrant and beautiful — WOW!!!