No more tiptoeing around and trying to be polite -- Fall has booted Summer out the door and settled itself in her place. When I started making this card we were on the cusp of the seasons. I colored here and there between other projects and by the time I finally sat down and finished it, we'd stepped fully over the threshold into Fall. Rain, wind, thundering surf. . . I'm hoping for some crisp, sunny days so I can enjoy some time outside.
Today on the Flourishes blog, Stacy is focusing on her window card technique, and most of the team has pitched in with some samples. I might be the only one who hasn't done a window card, but I was determined to finish this one before I started another project. I hope you'll check out Stacy's post. She's had numerous requests to explain how she makes her beautiful window cards, and now is the time to learn her secret.
My goal with this card was to do all stamping, no designer paper, and really get into it, if you know what I mean. I hoped to design a botanical print, more like a canvas which just happens to be mounted on a card. I have the notion I might do a series of botanical prints, but I've had these "notions" before so it remains to be seen how far I get with this one. Notion #2 is in the back of my mind, and we'll just have to see how it pans out.
Stamps used are Sunflowers and Falling Leaves. All the coloring was done with Copics on Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock. I cut a cardstock rectangle and traced around it lightly in pencil on the larger image mat, then did all the stamping. I let the sunflowers pop out of the box, but masked as necessary to place the leaves in the background.
You'll be wanting to see some of those window cards now, and I think we'll go on this trip together today as I really have no idea what we'll find, and I'm always pretty excited to see what this very talented team takes a notion to stamp on any given day:
It's also Rubber Stamp Chat Virtual Convention time! Flourishes has one of the "booths" and you are invited. Flourishes is offering 10% off everything in the store. All you need to do is use the special code CHATITUP at the time of checkout in the coupon code box. The sale will run through Monday, November 1st. Did you check out Flourishes sale page? Select Spellbinders and ribbon is still on sale so take an additional 10% off with your CHATITUP code!
Don't forget to visit the Flourishes Blog, too! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
It may not be a window card, but it is an awesome card! Loving those warm color tones together! And as always, I'm drooling over your coloring!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | 10/29/2010 at 01:44 AM
wow, this is gorgeous.
Posted by: Joan B | 10/29/2010 at 02:42 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, Leslie. Love the background as much as the main image - very nice job! Oh what I wouldn't give to be on the Oregon coast right now - you're a lucky girl!
Posted by: Robin Kirkpatrick | 10/29/2010 at 03:25 AM
Oh my gosh, is this ever gorgeous! Love the little lady bug on the sunflower, way too cute!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | 10/29/2010 at 04:47 AM
I am speechless....This is amazing. It was 86 here yesterday and 42 today. I love your write up as much as your card..This is a masterpiece...
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | 10/29/2010 at 05:31 AM
Gorgeous-love the leaves and acorns and of course I love sunflower anything-so pretty.
Posted by: Bev J. | 10/29/2010 at 07:32 AM
Oh MY Leslie, this is amazing...such warmth to your shading and amazing beautiful coloring. If the change of seasons looks like this I'm ok with it!
We had snow here this week, can you believe it...though it hopefully will be gone next week!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 10/29/2010 at 07:37 AM
Stunning! Love the leaf background and your amazing colouring! Those sunflowers are amazing!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | 10/29/2010 at 07:49 AM
WOW! What a stunning card! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous and I like it too!
Posted by: Linda C. | 10/29/2010 at 07:49 AM
Leslie this is a beautiful fall card. Your colors capture the weather here perfectly and I like that you combined these two stamp sets. Beautiful card.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 10/29/2010 at 08:28 AM
very nice. Love the coloring and leaf placement and stuff.
Fall has vanished up in my neck of the woods. Slightly frigid temps.
Posted by: yogi | 10/29/2010 at 11:06 AM
Leslie, what terrific designer paper you have created! I did a double-take to make sure that was really all your Copic handiwork. It is FAN-tastic!
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 10/29/2010 at 11:24 AM
Oh my goodness, Leslie - this truly IS a work of art! So very, very beautiful! And, I love to read your writing, too. You have such a way with words:)
Posted by: Lynette | 10/29/2010 at 11:24 AM
Leslie, I love this card. I absolutely adore sunflowers. You did a beautiful job on the coloring.
Posted by: Crystal Thomas | 10/29/2010 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful Sunflower. I love all the birds they attract. My Goldfinches loved these in the fall. :)
Posted by: Heather | 10/29/2010 at 05:52 PM
Oh my goodness, Leslie -- this card is stunning! Your coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Christina Fischer | 10/30/2010 at 11:33 AM
So beautiful!! Reminds me of Italy, Sunflowers are everywhere. It was amazing driving through the countryside and seeing all the sunflower fields. I'll have to get this stamp. Thank you for the amazing card, and inspiration.
Posted by: JEANNETTE SICILIANI | 10/30/2010 at 11:35 AM
Just beautiful. The colors. The warmth. The coloring. Just beautiful!!
Posted by: Carolyn Gargus | 10/30/2010 at 04:36 PM
What a gorgeous creation, Leslie. The colors are so rich and warm and wonderful. Your background leaves and those sunflowers are absolutely amazing!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 10/31/2010 at 01:37 AM
very pretty, love the falling leaves background, great touch!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 10/31/2010 at 06:20 AM
Wow! This absolutely stunning! I am amazed of your detailed coloring!!!
Posted by: Elena | 10/31/2010 at 06:30 AM
Your sunflowers look gorgeous, Leslie...and your background is stunning as well!! A whole lot of coloring there, but the end result is incredibly beautiful!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 10/31/2010 at 08:00 AM
What yummy fall colors and amazing Copic coloring. I love your sunflowers and the sweet little ladybug. TFS and letting enjoy one more day of fall :-)
Posted by: nancy littrell | 10/31/2010 at 06:08 PM
Wow! gorgeous coloring Leslie!! I love this
Posted by: Dee Jackson | 11/01/2010 at 05:12 AM
It might now be a window but it's gorgeous! Love the warm cozy feeling and your cute little stitches!
Posted by: Danielle | 11/03/2010 at 05:32 PM