Autumn Greetings

I hope you all had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend!  Our camping trip was just what we needed to get some R&R.  It was just a little toasty - 101 on Saturday.  Sadly, the Cameron Peak fire significantly grew on Saturday, showering our campsites with ash.  Came home on Sunday and washed the car.  As the day went on, the ash and smoke were even worse from Frederick.  I wish those impacted by this horrible fire safety!  Tonight it is going to snow and a hard freeze is in store at 26 degrees by morning.  What a temperature drop!  Definitely puts me into the mood for making fall cards.  

This week I brought out my Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Paper, Copper and Gold Foil, Acorn Trinkets, and Autumn Greetings Bundle and enjoyed making some special Autumn cards.  The fall colors of Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron and Cajun Craze were perfect card bases to coordinate with the Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP.  I used my Tin Tile and Hammered Metal 3D embossing folders for adding texture to my Copper and Gold Foil paper.  

All of the cards are very different.  It was difficult for me to pick a favorite to showcase today.  I landed on Autumn Greetings Branches to showcase this week.  The Branches are from my all time favorite stamp set Very Versailles.  I just adore this French themed set.  The Branches are perfect for Autumn.  

Instructions for this card are as follows:  

Cajun Craze cardstock 

• Cut card base 4 1/4" x 11".  Score in half at 5 1/2".  

Very Vanilla cardstock

• Cut 4 " x 5 1/4" for inside card sentiment.  Stamp with Early Espresso Stampin' Ink Pad and the "May this season fill your heart and home with the joy of friends and family" sentiment from the Autumn Greetings stamp set.  Adhere this to the inside of the card.  
• Cut 2 3/4" x 4".  Using the Branches from the Very Versailles stamp set, use Cajun Craze Stampin' Ink Pad, stamp off once then stamp angled slightly horizontally.  Using Bumblebee Stampin' Ink Pad, stamp off once then stamp angled slightly horizontally and lower than the first branch.  Using Cajun Craze Stampin' Ink Pad, stamp directly over the other two lighter branches more vertically.  Using Early Espresso Stampin' Ink Pad and the "Hello there, friend" sentiment and stamp in the lower left hand corner. 

Green/Gold Foil lines Specialty DSP

• Cut 3 1/4 x 4 1/2".  Adhere with Multipurpose Liquid glue or Stampin' Seal.

Cooper Foil Paper

• Cut 4" x 5 1/4".  Run though Stampin! Cut and Embossing Machine using the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder.  Create a frame with a 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" opening using the Paper Trimmer.  I traced the Green/Gold Foil lines Specialty DSP on the back side and then trimmed to the left of the penciled lines to make the frame opening, just a tiny bit bigger in order to align with the Specialty DSP.  Adhere to the card base with Stampin' Seal or Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  

Gold Foil Paper

• Cut 2 1/4" x 2 1/4".  Cut the Gold Curved Leaves using the Forever Flourishing Die Set.   

Adhere the Very Vanilla Branches piece onto the Green Specialty DSP with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Make sure to place some in the middle so that the middle doesn't sink when in the mail.  Adhere the Curved Gold Foil Leaves to the lower right hand corner of the card front.  I cut 2 Mini Dimensionals in half and placed onto the two end leaves at each end. Place 2 Glue Dots to the two leaves that will be on top of the Very Vanilla centerpiece.   

Finish by embellishing the card front with Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins.  I used the orangish ones to go with the Autumn theme.   

Here is a closer look at each of the alternative card samples.  

Which is your favorite?  What are your favorite Autumn Colors?  What combinations would you use to coordinate the colors of falling leaves?  I would love to hear your comments!  

September Paper Pumpkin Subscription

Thursday, 9/10, is the last day to order your September Paper Pumpkin.  This one is going to be a great fall project - 20 cracker box treat packages in fall colors.  I am hearing that Halloween may be cancelled - noooooo!  Poor kiddos - I'm going to prep some special treats in case we get some Trick or Treaters.  These would be perfect for 20 special kiddos.  Please let me know if you need any help placing your order, I am hear to help you!  

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