Autumn in Bloom: Elizabeth Hart’s Cottagecore Comforts Fall Card

There is something lovely about seeing a colouring page become a finished handmade card. Design team member Elizabeth Hart of Warm Harted has brought the Cottagecore Comforts Fall collection to life with golden flowers, autumn leaves and a beautiful burgundy bow.

A little autumn garden, made from paper

Elizabeth used the Cottagecore Comforts Fall colouring book together with coordinating background paper from the fall collection. Her coloured floral arrangement sits in a blue-green jar, with wheat rising above the flowers and a plump orange pumpkin nestled beside it.

I love how the brighter greens and golden petals stand out against the soft cream background. The patterned side panels echo the harvest theme, while the red cardstock and generous ribbon bow pull the whole design together. The cut-out leaves reach beyond the central panel, giving the arrangement a lovely sense of movement and dimension.

Ideas to borrow for your own autumn cards

• Choose a small seasonal palette. Gold, pumpkin orange, leafy green and burgundy work beautifully together here.
• Let the colouring be the focal point. A quiet coordinating background gives your hand-coloured image room to shine.
• Layer beyond the frame. Leaves and flowers overlapping a panel can make a flat printable feel much more dimensional.
• Finish with texture. Ribbon adds a soft contrast to the printed papers and coloured artwork.

These are design ideas inspired by Elizabeth’s finished card; please visit her blog for her own project details.

Visit Elizabeth at Warm Harted

Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing another beautiful project with us! Please stop by Warm Harted to enjoy more of her cardmaking and leave her a little love.

Create with Cottagecore Comforts

Find the Cottagecore Comforts Fall printable collection in our Etsy shop for coordinating autumn papers and creative pieces. Elizabeth’s project combines the fall colouring-book artwork with coordinating background paper; check individual listing contents when choosing your supplies.

Elizabeth’s readers can use MGTELIZABETH for 30% off. Open the Etsy shop with Elizabeth’s coupon.

Would you turn your next colouring page into a card, a journal focal point or a little piece of seasonal decor? I would love to hear what you are making.

Project design and original photograph: Elizabeth Hart, Warm Harted. Featured as part of the My Grandma’s Teacups design team.

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