Fun Techniques with Autumn Leaves

You can hear the leaves rustle? We’ve had a breezing cool few days here in North Georgia and the colors have really started to pop against the hill sides and along the roads. It feels like it’s happened overnight, but I know it’s a combination of shorter days and cooler nights that create this wonderful array of colors. So today I thought it felt right to share a couple of autumn inspired cards using the Autumn Leaves Bundle (162186).

This bundle has some great sentiments and images for fall crafting and today’s cards use a couple of simple techniques to create some great autumn cards. This first card uses the fun Baby Wipe Technique that uses our Reinkers.

Grab a couple of baby wipes, a few reinkers of your choice and create your own ink pad to create this look. How’s it done? Fold your baby wipes so they create a a size that will work well with your stamp choice, use your of rinkers and place drops of ink randomly around the surface, repeat until you have a variety of colors filling in the space. Then go ahead and stamp! Yep that is it. Just a tip tho, you’ll want to clean your stamp in between your stamping as you’ll muddy the colors on the baby wipe if you don’t. Have fun with it and enjoy the process, you’ll create an original look each time you stamp!

And this next card uses a fun “spot light” technique with the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (162178).

The leaf shape die has been used to cut out the card front stamped panel and then again from the Designer Series Paper. The Designer Series Paper has been placed in the negative spot using Stampin’ Dimensionals creating a bit of a shadow effect. The Crumb Cake card base peeks through from behind enhancing this effect. The tone on tone stamping is a great backdrop and the bit of Linen Thread (104199) and Adesive Backed Speckled Dots (162191) ties the color scheme together nicely.

So what do you think? Need a birthday card? simply swap out the sentiment with one of your choices these layouts aren’t just for Thanksgiving.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code PYQG4T3F with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me, my Autumn Leaves Step It Up Card Class!

Rustic Crate

Today’s cards use the Rustic Crate images for Autumn. This set is one of those with lovely images and sentiments that you can use through the fall, winter and even spring. Simply switch out the image that fills the crate or use it on it’s own.

Today’s cards use the fall image on it’s own. This first card teams up two of our In Colors, Copper Clay and Pebbled Path.

The Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (159178) add a bit of interest to the background and the 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637) adds a bit of texture to the card. And this next card has a more traditional autumn color pallet.

Stampin’ Blends have been used to create bold color on the image and a bit of color has been added to the panel using our Blending Brushes (153611). A bit of the Burlap Ribbon found in our Combo Pack (160386) has been used to add a bit of texture and the crate image has been stamped in Pecan Pie to create a tone on tone back drop.

So what do you think? Can you see this Bundle as a choice for your crafting needs? Why not stop by my Online Store and check this and other choices for your fall crafting needs?

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code VPZ67VCD with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me, my Abundant Beauty Step It Up Card Class!

More Autumn Leaves

As promised today I’m sharing more cards that I received in my recent swap using the All About Autumn Suite Collection (162193). This Suite might be just the thing you need for your fall creations.

Whether you need a fall birthday card or Thanksgiving card this Suite is filled with the colors and textures of the season. Here are a few cards to show you just how much versatility is in this Suite. This first card uses the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178) to create a quick and easy card for a birthday with just 3 little strips.

The leaves are cut from the foil side of this pack of paper adding a lovely bit of shine and the very popular Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots (162191) add a coordinating pop of color. This next card uses simple stamping using Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, and Crushed Curry.

Some texture has been added with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) and Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack (162192). And finally a bit of shine from our Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper (162190).

The All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178) is used in the background to add a bit more texture and color. Fall teaches us change can be lovely – I love this sentiment, as our season changes as children it’s one of our first lessons.

Enjoy the cooler temperatures as we dive into the month of October, can you believe it’s just a few days away?

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code VPZ67VCD with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me, my Abundant Beauty Step It Up Card Class!

Autumn Leaves

The nights have been in the 50’s here and it is getting dark earlier now that Fall has begun so the leaf watchers won’t be far behind here in our neck of the woods, our peak is typically late October or early November so it will be interesting to see how this years weather has effected our timing. One never knows what Mother Nature will bring.

The cards I’m sharing with you today all use the Autumn Leaves Bundle (162186) that I used for last Friday’s card tutorial and while each use a very different color palette they all give you that fall feel. This first card uses the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178) that will be back in stock on the 25th as a back drop.

A quick and easy card that uses Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie to evoke those feelings of cooler days. And this next card uses Crushed Curry, Copper Clay and Pretty Peacock along with a bit of foil to create a more elegant feel.

The Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) found in the All About Autumn Suite Collection (162193) is a wonderful way to add texture and here it’s been brushed with a bit of Early Espresso to make it feel even more textured. And finally a fun non traditional card using Berry Burst.

It also uses the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) and All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178). This time the Deckled Circle Dies (162286) has been used to cut out a piece of the lovely copper foil paper as a back drop to add the leaf too and make it shine.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some more cards using this fun Suite. And remember while the Suite may be on back order you can order the components separately. Only the Bundle has a 10% discount and it should be available again on the 25th.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code VPZ67VCD with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me, my Abundant Beauty Step It Up Card Class!

Elegant Autumn Leaves Tutorial

With fall officially starting tomorrow I thought it would be a perfect time to share my latest tutorial with you – this time for a elegant card that uses our Designer Series Paper that some wonderful foiling in them. The foil add a touch of elegance that I thought went perfectly with this card.

The fun fall bundle called Autumn Leaves Bundle (162186) was used to create this little card.

And a quick and simple angling technique with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) that mimics the strip of Designer Series Paper add a bit of texture and interest. Check out my Tutorial that I made for you sharing this card.

And of course why not a PDF? It includes all the measurements and a complete supplyt list for the card.

Elegant Autumn Leaves Card Tutorial PDF

Did you know my classes include PDFs for you too? No more hanging on to the card so you can recreate it. Now you can print it off or save it so you have everything at your finger tips when you’re ready to create!

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code VPZ67VCD with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me, my Abundant Beauty Step It Up Card Class!

Pick of the Patch

There was a little nip to the air this morning when I got up as it was in the 50’s. Yep, 50’s you can defiantly feel fall is on it’s way and with it our fall leaf watchers, apple stands, and pumpkins will be popping up for folks to enjoy on their trip to the mountains. So I thought it would be a great time to share a couple of great swaps with you that I received using the Pick of the Patch Bundle (162201).

This first card uses the set in a traditional way and teams it up with some leaves from the Autumn Leaves Dies.

And this next card uses the set in a non traditional way. I love the thinking out of the box that is used with this card to create flowers!

The Scalloped Contour Dies (155560) and Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) add some texture and interest to the card. Fun right? If you would like to see the tutorial I shared with you using this bundle from earlier this month CLICK HERE.

So what do you think? See the possibilities for your own fall crafting fun?

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a fun tutorial with you.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code VPZ67VCD with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me, my Abundant Beauty Step It Up Card Class!

Gathered Wheat & More

With the cooler mornings and the hay rolls dotting the fields I think of the fall harvest. So today I’m sharing some lovely cards with you made with sets from our Mini Catalog for the fall. My first swap card that I’m sharing with you uses the Gathered Wheat stamp set (159841) from page 51 of the Mini.

This stamp set not only has a coordinating die set (159842) it also contains some wonderful sentiments that can be used for different occasions.

These next two cards use the Hello Harvest Bundle (159644) from page 50 of the Mini. This first card is a fun easel fold and uses Stampin’ Blends to add color to the images.

And this next fun fold card teams up the die with the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder (159847) and Stitched Greenery Die (155451). Don’t you love how all our products work together?

The beautiful gold foil pumpkin has an embossed design that is built into the die and it picks up the foiling from the Festive Foils Specialty (159536) paper. Beautiful, right? And this final card is another fun fold.

This card uses the Good Feelings stamp set (158737) and the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (Host 159913)

So simple, but a bright and cheerful thank you card.

Feeling a bit more like fall? Well ready or not here it comes, this year fall equinox falls on Thursday the 22nd.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code 3QFXNM3E and receive a FREE Gift

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to send you your free gift.

Nuts About Squirrels Card Tutorial

Today is my third and final card that I’ve created for you along with it’s tutorial using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set from the Annual Catalog. If you haven’t already checked it out I’m sure you’ll want to do so along with the previous tutorials I’ve created with this set too. Not only do you have the last few days but there are also some from earlier, HERE

This stamp set is so much fun to work with and since it is a 2-step stamp set you can create all kinds of color combinations with it giving you a lot of versatility.

Today’s card is one that you can send to a friend of family member to check in. As always I find with the start of school illness happens and this is a cheerful way of letting someone know you’re thinking of them.

With its fun bright colors the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper makes this card sooo easy to create. I like the way our Designer Series Papers gives you are built in color combination option every time.

Want to see how I created this card? Here is a quick video tutorial for you.

And of course what is a video without a supply list and PDF to work with? As always my pdf will give you measurements, step by step instructions with video link, and the supply list. Making it a great resource to print off and have on hand.

Nuts About Squirrels Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And don’t forget to order envelopes with your supplies so you’re ready to mail your cards as soon as you create them.

Supplies:

StampsNuts About Squirrels (156475)

PaperCelebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (Host 159913), Granny Apple Green Card stock (146990), Crushed Curry Card stock (131199), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

InkMemento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456), Crushed Curry Classic Ink (147087/131158), and Smoky Slate Classic Ink (147113/131159)

Accessories: Layering Circle Dies (151770), Parakeet Party 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159196), and 2022 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186)

Visit my Online Store

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code3QFXNM3E and receive a FREE Gift

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to send you your free gift.

If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Sign up HERE for my FREE Newsletter and Class Schedule or Get my Blog Posts delivered right to your inbox HERE and receive my FREE Cup of Tea Note Card Class

Nuts About Squirrels Fun Fold Card

Need a quick and easy fun fold card to say hi to someone this fall? How about this one using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set (156475) from the Annual Catalog?

This card highlights the adorable little squirrel and fun pack of Celebrate Everything (Host 159913) that you can earn for free with a qualifying order or party. This pack of paper works for all kinds of projects, but today I’ll be highlighting the lovely falling leaves pattern in my video tutorial. And don’t forget the inside and envelope too!

A little bit of stamping goes along way to bring your project all together and make it special.

Nuts About Squirrels Fun Fold Card Tutorial PDF

So what do you think of my fun card using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set? Why not leave me a comment and let me know. Then stop back by tomorrow for my last tutorial of the week.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamps: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Paper: Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (Host 159913), Granny Apple Green Card stock (146990), Crushed Curry Card stock (131199), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456), Crushed Curry Classic Ink (147087/131158), and Smoky Slate Classic Ink (147113/131159)

Accessories: Layering Circle Dies (151770), Parakeet Party 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159196), and 2022 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186)

Visit my Online Store

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code 3QFXNM3E and receive a FREE Gift

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to send you your free gift.

Sign up HERE for my FREE Newsletter and Class Schedule or Get my Blog Posts delivered right to your inbox HERE and receive my FREE Cup of Tea Note Card Class

Nuts About Squirrels Color Blocking Card

Want to create a big bold look for your next project? Why not try out this simple Color Blocking technique that I used for this card? It’s quick and simple to do but yet backs a wow too.

I’ve used the fun Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper that you can earn when placing a qualifying order or gathering with friends. And got to say it’s a huge stack of paper that you’ll love using over and over again during your crafting since it covers not only the different fall and winter occasions but also has some basic patterns too!

Check out this card that I made highlight 2 of the patterns in this pack of paper.

Fun right? And the 6×6 2022 In Color Glimmer Paper adds a bit of shimmer and shine to this project. I just love this cute little 2 step stamp set, Nuts About Squirrels for projects and treats. Want to see how I made this fun card to send to friends and family this fall?

Nuts About Squirrels Color Blocking Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then don’t forget to stop by my Online store to check out this fun little stamp set for your fall projects today.

Over the next 2 days I’ll be sharing tutorials for you to make 3 bright cheerful fall cards, so you’ll want to be sure to stop back by each day. Or better yet why not sign up HERE to receive my posts right in your email inbox so you don’t miss out!

Supplies:

StampsNuts About Squirrels (156475)

Paper: 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 Glimmer Paper (159246), Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (Host159913), Granny Apple Green Card stock (146990), Crushed Curry Card stock (131199),  Basic White Card stock (159276), and Basic White Thick Card stock (159229)

InkSoft Suede Classic Ink (147115/115663), Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117/105220), Granny Apple Green Classic Ink (147095/154885), and Poppy Parade Classic Ink (147050/119791)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820), Blending Brushes (153611), and 2022 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code3QFXNM3E and receive a FREE Gift

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to send you your free gift.

Sign up HERE for my FREE Newsletter and Class Schedule or Get my Blog Posts delivered right to your inbox HERE and receive my FREE Cup of Tea Note Card Class