Summer and Autumn

Thought I'd paint a geranium today.  They still bloom on my doorstep, colors dimmed with age, but a valiant effort forward nonetheless.  Autumn has come sidling in, and with its gentle nudge suggests to summer they cannot occupy the same space for long.  One fades, the other flourishes.  Little does Autumn know, Winter is already making plans. . .

 

Both Autumn and Summer colors share space on my card.  They seem companionable enough for the time being.  I've used JustRite stamps from Stamper's Dream -- Beautiful Blossoms and Birthday Centers (the latter appears to be out of stock).  The image was watercolored with inks, cut out, and popped up.  The innermost oval and the sentiment circle are sponged with Apricot ink.  More supply details can be found in the recipe below.

I'm making this quick because I seem to be excessively tired today.  I'm sure I'll perk up in time to go to work.  I hope you have a very pleasant week, and I'll be back to visit more when I get a chance.  Take care!

Stamps:  JustRite Beautiful Blossoms and Birthday Centers  Paper:  Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Ivory, designer paper of forgotten origin (something old from my stash)  Ink:  Palette Noir, Purely Pomegranate, Garden Green  Accessories:  Ribbon,  1/4" circle punch, Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Glenda Brooks]

Beautiful! Yes, Fall is definitely on it's way here too. You can feel Winter just around the corner. Thankfully, here we have mild winters. There are several days of really cold weather, but mostly very moderate. We are blessed to be in the Tennessee Valley! As always, this is amazing. The colors do blend nicely!

[Jerri Kay]

Your card is absolutely gorgeous Leslie! I'm ready for summer to take it's departure and Fall to make it's appearance. We had gorgeous weather this past weekend, sunny, cool temps. No leaves turning, but that rarely happens in Tampa, its usually either green or brown here, not much in between.

[Peggy - Small Steps to Giant Leaps]

Leslie, going beyond your gorgeous cards, your blog entries are always so poetic. I love how you verbalize the change of seasons. You manage to take nature's beauty and not only put it on cards, but you put it into words. Thank you for the journey!

[Cindy H.]

Your coloring is just fabulous!! These geraniums are gorgeous and seem to pop right off your lovely card. tfs

[Conniecrafter]

great coloring and love the dimension you gave to the flowers!

[Lynette]

Wow - you are a writer, too!! Beautiful card, and I hope your energy found you.

[Colleen Dietrich]

Leslie,
I love your eloquent writing! Your cards are equally lovely. Thanks for a bit of beauty in my day.

[velta]

The colors on this card are stunning Leslie! I love geraniums and your coloring looks like you have taken the petals off of a live geranium and put them on this image...just stunning!

[nancy littrell]

Who would have thought to put these contrasting colors together and.....make it work beautifully. Well, the very talented leslierich, that's who :-) TFS

[yogi]

beautiful. We're in full blown autumn, we even had some snow the other day.

[Leigh]

I love reading your posts Leslie. Always something interesting and you have a wonderful way of expressing things.
Beautiful card.

[Peachy Wessels]

Really pretty card! So colorful.

[Dawn Burnworth]

This is beautiful Leslie.. I love your write up.. It is a perfect introduction to your card.. My flowers are all shriveled to nothing.. Too dry here..Great card.

[Susan (rainy)]

Oh my Leslie. The colors are so vibrant and rich, and those geraniums are so perfectly colored. Love the little details too like the stitching. It's so straight!! Mine always zigs and zags all over the place. hehe Gorgeous card!

[Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS]

Very pretty Leslie, your coloring always is perfect. I like your starting paragraph also with teh seasons. :0)

[Laura (scrapnextras)]

Stunning Leslie! Your paper and design are wonderful and your colouring just makes me sigh! Beautifully done!

[Rose Ann]

Your blooms surely come to life with your remarkable coloring, Leslie!! Gorgeous card!!