October

Happy October and World Card Making day everyone!  Other than the relentless sinus and allergy issues this season brings for me, it is without a doubt my favorite.  I love filling my porch (and even some pots) with pumpkins, the gorgeous colors of leaves, and the crispness in the air at night.  

I made this card with the inspiration of the colors the leaves on my ginkgo tree turn this time of year.  As the days grow shorder, the green starts to fade, revealing a beautiful citrus-y yellow.

I've had this tree since my early undergrad years when our department botanist was giving a couple away.  It was love at first sight for me.  It was only a few inches tall then, and now it towers over the roof.  The shapes of the leaves are just so beautiful to me.  I even have some twinkle lights in it so I can enjoy it in the evening too :)  Soon its leaves will fall, as these showy structures require too much energy to sustain, but in the spring the most wonderful color of green will start to emerge from each of the buds and I eagerly await each one of them.  

Card supplies from a•muse|studio.

 

Comments

[cheiron]

Fun card (love that washi) and great pix. I am right there with you on the sinus issues...hope you get some relief soon :)

[Glenda J]

Beautiful card from a beautiful inspiration piece. Great use of the washi tape. Love the card and the special tree.

[Michelle Mathey]

Love your card and your tree - My mom and dad host family night each week and when we drive to their home I see the huge tree that started as a tiny slip in a paper cup that my baby brother brought home from school and now my sons climb it - those are special memories!

[Lisa Chapman]

Very pretty card in such a vibrant color. I also love how you used the washi tape!