Hello, and welcome back for Flowerful Friday. I went with fall colors for today's card. Have to make the switch from summer at some point. I've used a Power Poppy digital stamp called I Luv Mums -- just one big flower and a sentiment from the digi set.
I always love mums in this russet color because it's so unusual and it speaks "fall" very clearly. I colored with Copics and sponged the edges of the panel. Making an effort to use some ribbon. Hmm... not thrilled with the criss cross, so I added some hearts. Don't know if it helped, but, hey, there it is. I'm happy to use a little bit of designer paper as it continues to be a staple in my stamp room.
Will wonders never cease? I actually photographed the Copics. There were very few of them so it was easy. Even still, it seems like a lot of Copics for a single flower and leaves.
Have a look here, too:
I appreciate the time you spent with me today. I know how busy Life can be, even when we're mostly staying home. I hope you're all okay in these times that are still not normal. I won't say that everything here is 100% perfect, but Rich and I are well and our home is intact. Take good care of yourselves!
Certainly a beautiful stamp and your colouring of it is amazing... as always you deliver... xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Mum, colored to perfection and definitely pretty fall colors. I used to have a few that color, but mine are more of a burgundy color and I didn't purchase any this year. Things are good here, like you said, we have our home, health at this point, our pets and lucky to be able to shop online, what more could we ask for right?
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is absolutely beautiful! Love the colours of your card, and that Mum is coloured to perfection! Your shading around the edges definitely pulls this all together. Love the added hearts too! All is well with us here, have today off, just went to pick up my bird seed to keep them happy, picked up groceries, so now I'm home to stay. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful fall card, I always love when you create!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mum, Leslie. Even more beautiful coloring! You've really captured the color of those mums I pass along my walks. You know the ones - they sit on folks' front steps and give such a happy Fall look to a house! Anyway... This is really pretty and the touch of patterned paper works so well with your blossom. Great card! Stay safe. Bev
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like about fall is the mums! I drive Joe crazy getting them and planting /replacing the ones that didn't come back. I love your card especially the coloring of your mum! The ribbon looks great. I used to use a lot of ribbon but not so much anymore. I have a bunch of them too! Great card and sentiment! Hope you and Rich have a nice fall weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous. Wonderfully colored.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely autumnal card. The mum is just gorgeous and I love the little touches of designer paper you used.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and lovely digi image. We've been having a beautiful fall so far in comparison to the past couple years. It's such a pleasure. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are beautiful and your coloring is amazing as usual. Love the 2 hearts that you included. This is perfect to enter in the just for fun challenge at International Art & Soul for Autumn Colors. (http://intaas.blogspot.com/)
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart, Leslie, this card is breathtaking!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour amazing coloring brings this already beautiful image to life.
Plus, the fabulous ribbon, which I've not seen before, and the little pattern paper hearts, just complete this masterpiece.
I love, love that you finish the inside too, the sentiment is full of hope, such beautiful words from one of my most favorite books.
Thank you for sharing, my friend.
XO
Maria Rodriguez.
What a beautiful creation Leslie! LOVE that single mum and you've colored it perfectly! And, the inside of your card is just as beautiful as the outside! Awesome inspiration ... thanks my friend! Wishing you an AWESOME FALL WEEKEND!
ReplyDeleteThat morning quote is such a good one. I had not seen this stamp set, and of course, now it's retiring. Oh well. Marcy has made SO MANY amazing sets over time, I'm blown away for the assortment.
ReplyDeleteI like how you colored the sunflower, and added those cute little hearts at the bottom (hey, I have that punch!). Always a pleasure to see your mad coloring skills, Leslie!
Leslie....your application of this giant mum is mind-blowing! It's such a WOW card.
ReplyDeleteOh isn't that just gorgeous!! Love the colors you picked for this coloring, pretty shading around the flower and like your fancy ribbon, the hearts with it is such a neat touch!
ReplyDeleteSorry I forgot to say I have been hoping that all is going well and that the rain helped your fire situation, take care!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fall flower Leslie. LOVE the coppery shades for the large bloom. And I love the criss-cross ribbon ... perfect colours to go with your card. xx
ReplyDeleteOh my, Leslie..Gorgeous Rustic colors for your beautifully shaded Mum! I love all the PP die cut hearts and the panel tucked under your main image. I don't think I have ever used PP for hearts..hmmm! You always share clever embellishments, my friend. TFS your beautiful card. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring Leslie. THis is such a fabulous card for fall.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I don't know how you capture those intricate highlights on each petal! What a gorgeously dimensional flower! I don't know if the hearts help or not, but they ARE sweet. That criss cross element is beautifully shaded as well, and I like it. Have you ever made anything I have not pinned? SO LOVE-ER-LY, Miss artiste! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creation Leslie! love the stunning image and gorgeous colouring
ReplyDeletePam x
Hello Leslie! Love those pretty fall colors!♥ Sue K
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are well and safe at least for now. I pray things will improve in your area and the fires will be put out! Your fiery mum is gorgeous! Oh, my, I'd like a garden full of them! The patterned paper is a perfect accent and I love how the hearts add that little extra somethin'! I always use way more Copics than it seems I should need. But I have them so I might as well use them.
ReplyDeleteAnother masterpiece of rich color and details, this one makes me swoon, Leslie! And you've outdone yourself with the gorgeous photography too! Beautiful card and such a soothing sentiment. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling over this Leslie... That flower is incredible! The whole card inside and out is terrific but that flower is to die for!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and your colouring is amazing.My hubby used to grow the really large headed ones from cuttings a few years ago
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Oh my, Leslie! This is amazing and exquisite! I agree with everyone above! And I'm with Maria with her "be still my heart!" I've loved your work for more years than I can count, but this is one of my all-time favorites. The colors are so beautiful, and each petal is amazing and so perfectly colored...sigh! Makes me look at it and exam it in hopes to try it myself. Glad you shared the markers you used. One of these days, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing your gift of art! Hugs and love and continue to be safe! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh... this is gorgeous! The fall colors are perfect for this bloom. Simply gorgeous!
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