Fall Flowers

 

When we were out tromping the trails with the dogs the other day I noticed the wild asters were in bloom.   Well, of course, I had to make a card to herald their arrival.  They’re actually a rather scraggly plant, but their bright blue flowers had my head turning all afternoon.

 

 

I just happened to have a blue flower eyelet that matched the Spring Iris paper and the fall aster flowers, and I used up the very last length of this particular ribbon which matched everything.

 

 

I colored with Copic markers using the same colors as those on the violets card I shared the other day (scroll down to see marker colors).  Again, the cardstock of the image panel was white, but I colored it ivory with an E50 marker.  The tag is regular Classic Ivory cardstock.  They turn out a pretty good match and it’s good to know I can do this when the designer papers I ultimately choose beg for ivory rather than white cardstock.  See below for a full list of ingredients.

 

Have a happy day!

 

 

Stamps:  Flourishes A Year in Flowers 3, Calla Lilies (sentiment)  Paper:  SU! Naturals Ivory, CTMH Spring Iris, Flourishes Classic Ivory and Classic White, My Mind’s Eye A Beautiful Life designer paper   Ink:  Palette Noir, Close to Cocoa, Copic markers for coloring  Accessories:  Ribbon, linen thread, eyelet, SU! Vine Street embossing folder, Martha Stewart Arched Lattice edge punch, Spellbinders Standard Ovals Large and Labels Eighteen, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Diane H]

Very pretty...love the shading of the peach tones, a gorgeous contrast with the purple flowers!! Isn't it grand to use up a ribbon...I know it excites me...lol!!

[Heather Jensen]

Your Aster's are stunning. The embossed panel stands out nicely.

Asters are one flower I have never planted. I believe my MIL has some in her yard. My summer flowers in the front yard are starting to look horrible because they are in the sun all day long. Time to get some fall Mums and make it look pretty again. :)

[Francie in Montreal]

Another of my all-time favrouite Leslie cards. I am very fond of the palette you've chosen. The ribbon draws all the element together. Of course, your colouring takes my breath away, as usual. What's not to love about this card!

[Tricia]

Leslie this is breathtaking! The colors, coloring and textures are all gorgeous!

[Maggie S]

This is gorgeous! Love the colors, and what a fabulous idea about coloring your image cardstock. Never thought about making my own cream.

[yogi]

very pretty. interesting combo of papers. Have a great day

[Jan]

Just Beautiful! What type of cs do you use for your copics on this card. Love the idea of using E50 to warm up the white, very creative. Loving this vine embossed background as well. So many elements, so elegant! Thanks so much.

[Bobbi Miller]

A-MAZ-ING!!! You have the most gorgeous real gardens next to your beautiful yellow house, complete with 2 beautiful kids and a great hubby. You are one lucky lady! And to top it all off, you DESIGN and COLOR so beautifully. I love this card..... (did you guess that?) Hugs!

[Sherri Dean]

This is another gorgeous card. Your flowers always look like you picked them & just glued them to the card they are colored so perfectly. Everything about this card just couldn't be more perfect.

[Leigh]

Oh what a beautiful card and the ribbon is a great match. I love the colours.

[Donna Ellis]

Wild Asters? That sounds beautiful, Sue. I wonder if asters would grow down here during the winter? I discovered that snapdragons did beautifully last winter, and will try them again. Your card is so pretty, so as usual, I just have to pin it. Your card pieces always look so "together" and truly beautiful - crisp and clean, lovely colors, and those special touches you provide. Your cards are frequently repinned from my pinterest account just in case ou were wondering. Thanks for sharing the stitching idea. hugs, de

[Conniecrafter]

Oh my Leslie this is just Gorgeous, I too think the plant isn't all that great, but they produce lovely flowers and you have done them justice, love the papers and embellishing also it all came together beautifully. I also love how you have been turning you cardstock a bit more ivory, my cardstock that says it is ivory always looks white to me.

[Lynette]

Amazing! Love the flowers in blue, and the layers of paper you chose. Love the punched border, too. Totally gorgeous!

[Susie]

You know how much I love your floral designs - yes? I drink in all the beautiful coloring and study each element - embossing that repeats the same shape in the Aster petal (and the small dp print), even the die cut border and the flower eyelet. Don't you love it when a plan comes together?!! Beautiful inspiration through nature - love it! So glad you enjoyed the day outside with the family too. We've been having beautiful fall weather (something I missed while we were in Phoenix). We're getting ready to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Blue Ridge mountains in western Virginia. I can't wait to see all the fall beauty. : )

Hugs,
Susie ~

[Linda Carson]

Gorgeous! I'm soaking in all those wonderful details from coloring to stitching to ribbon and embossing folder! Awesome!

[Shannon White]

OMGoodness this is Gorgeous Miss Leslie!! LOVE your Beautiful coloring and all the Wonderful details! Wowie! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

[Dotty A]

Oh this is just so pretty... I love the coloring you did especialy the shadowing around the flowers... that is something I really need to work on. It looks just Lovely!!! And all the papers go so well with the total look too!

[Cheryl Lea]

Oooo, how pretty! Gorgeous coloring on those flowers, and I love the sanded die cut and base mat. That, and the sweet pastel ribbon, give the card a nice, soft feel.

[Stacy Morgan]

Charming and sweet. I am sure that the "scantly" ones you talked about will be in full glory soon again. Wonderful coloring Leslie and I like the stitching.