Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Hello and welcome, friends! I have a fun autumn card to share with you today that's one of those "just for fun" projects using up some leftover pieces I've had from various projects.  I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of autumn because I want to bake and deliver autumn treats and cards!

My card for today was 100 % inspired by a printable file I saw on Pinterest. It was one of those cute illustrations that I said to myself: I have a stamp or die to make that cute illustration into a card, and so I did! The best part about it is I had the pumpkin and foliage left over from recent projects. The greenery was leftover from THIS card and the pumpkin was leftover from THIS card. When I happened upon the Inspiration for my card, I knew that the leftover pieces would be PERFECT!!!

To begin, I die cut the cup from both Kraft and plaid pattern paper using the Brew To Go Die and glued them together for a sturdy piece. I die cut the two lid pieces from Smokey Shadow cardstock and adding some highlights using Fresh Snow ink. I glued the base and the lid together using liquid glue and set it aside. 

The sentiment is from the Thankful For Fall Sentiment stamp set and is cut using a retired die set. I chose it because it looked most like the inspiration photo. I added some ink around the edges to give it a cozy, warm look.

I also added the cup sleeve around the cup so I could add a gift card to the cup if I decide to and it looks cute, too! ha ha! The inspiration picture had a bow, and I almost didn't add it, but I decided to give it a try and I LOVE how cute and feminine the card looks now! I used the Wrap-it Ribbons die and die cut it from the same paper pad as the plaid I used for the cup.

The background was made using the Fall Harvest Hot Foil Plate with Copper foil on Honey Nut cardstock. From there, I had fun arranging the pumpkin and foliage. I spritzed the entire card with shimmer spray and added glitter. Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Wicked Witches Brew

I'm back again with this week's Papertrey Ink Flash Sale! I actually made this project a few week's ago, but some of the products weren't in-stock, so I'm happy to be sharing it today! The ensemble features a card and matching gift card holder just perfect for the upcoming Halloween season!

For the card, I used the Frightful Frames Die to cut the frame from white cardstock.. I cut it three times and then stacked them together using liquid glue. I used black soot disttress oxide inks leaving some portions white. I stamped the witches brew sentiment, which is from the Spooky Treat Labels stamp set onto a panel of black cardstock using silver metallic ink. I added the frame over the top using foam squares for maximum dimension.

I stamped it in white for the gift card holder, so you can see the difference in how it turned out. I used the coordinating Spooky Treat Labels Die to cut it out. I used the Brew To Go Die for the gift card holder. The sleeve hold the gift card; I would have included one, but I didn't have one on hand that matched! ha ha!

For the background on both the card and the gift card holder, I used the Cascading Dots Hot Foil Plate and silver foil on Simply Chartreuse cardstock to mimic the look of a bubbling brew! I added some ink around the edges for a spooky look.

I also added some white ink splatter and some photos corners cut from metallic silver cardstock.  The photo corner dies are from the retired Fairytale Christmas kit. I had fun working on this Halloween ensemble and I can't wait to start even more Halloween crafting. I inevitably wait until the last minute most years, but I'm crossing my fingers I will have time this month! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration {Hello Fall}

It's my turn for the Papertrey Ink Project Inspiration Feature! I will share step-by-step photos on how I created this muted autumn card using some of my favorites, both older and new!

To begin, I used the darling Argyle Stencil Collection on a 4 by 5 1/4 inch panel of white cardstock. I adhered it to a top-folding Fine Linen A2 cardbase using liquid glue.

I used the Weathered Wood Background on a piece of Fine Linen cardstock using antique linen distress oxide ink. I cut it using the Love to Layer: Lovely Brackets die and then stamped the sentiment that is included in the Just Sentiments: Happy Fall stamp set

I added the truck, that was cut using the Patriot die using foam squares. 

I tucked all kinds of autumn goodies that are die cut using the new Bountiful Cornucopia die.

The finishing touch is some details to the corners using the Corner Decor stamp set.

I really like how soft and subtle this card turned out! Fall usually takes a little while to get intense, so this is perfect for saying hello!

I gave it a spritz of shimmer spray and added some glitter here and there.

I didn't take a picture, but I've been using the sentiments from the Inside Greetings: Fall Mini stamp set.

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Garden Inspired Strength For Today}

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm happy to be here today sharing two cards using the fabulous new Strength For Today Stamp/die set! It’s my favorite from the latest release and I’ve been itching to create some cards to add to my stash. I would love to just take a lazy day and make a whole set of cards using each one of these beautiful sentiments; doesn’t that sound lovely? Autumn is creeping in and I love cozy, crafty days!

To begin my cards, I die cut the foliage, which is from the Bird of Paradise Border Die, and colored it using oxide inks and finger sponge daubers. I also die cut both the moth and the dragonfly using the Jumbo Curiosity: Moth die and the Jumbo Curiosity: Dragonfly Die. There are stencils included so I used those to ink them up.

The background for both cards was done using the Wicker Weave Stencil; I didn’t want a full panel, so I just concentrated the stenciling in certain areas. Once that was done, I trimmed each panel down to an A2 size, added some salvaged patina distress ink with some Tropical Teal ink splatter. I layered the foliage using foam squares and then added the moth/dragonfly.

I die cut all of the sentiment pieces using the Strength for Today die; I wasn’t sure which sentiments I would use for sure, so I just cut them all out! Ha ha! I stamped them with the Strength for Today stamp set using black ink and then added them to the top of the panel using additional foam squares for dimension.

The final step was adding the panels to top-folding A2 card bases using liquid glue. I gave each one a spritz or two of shimmer spray and a trio of sparkling clear sequins. Both of these cards will be added to my stash; these are the types of cards I like having on hand because you never know when someone is going to need a little pick-me-up! Thanks for fluttering by! 

Cozy Fall Days

Hello friends! It's my turn for this week's Papertrey Ink Flash Sale! I chose the beautiful Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs but decided to give them an autumn twist! They are so wonderful and are so versatile! I also couldn't resist popping in few mushrooms to enhance the autumn feeling!

To begin, I die cut all of the sprigs twice from white cardstock and then colored them with quite  few different PTI inks and blender brushes. I added some white paint splatter to the caps of the mushrooms and then glued the die cut dots on top.

For the background, I used the beautiful Fallen Leaves Hot Foil Plate with copper foil on a 4 by 5 1/4 inch piece of Honey Nut cardstock. I did add a little bit of Honey Nut ink around the edges before I did the foiling.

I attached the foiled background to a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue. I also added a strip of plaid cardstock from my stash to bring out the reds of the berries and mushrooms.

I chose one of my favorite fall sentiments from the Fresh Florals Stamp Set; I inked it up with Dark Chocolate ink on a piece of Rustic White cardstock and then cut it out using the largest oval included in the Love to Layer: Oval die set.

I'm still on my Shimmer Spray kick, so it got a spritz or two of that for sparkle and shine! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

You're On My Mind

Hello friends! I'm popping in today to share one of my last summertime cards! This card was featured in the newsletter yesterday, but I thought I'd also share it here and give you step-by-step instructions on how I put it all together!

This cards was actually mailed to its recipient quite awhile back, so it's fun to revisit this bright and floral design!

To begin, I die cut the floral border twice and then glued it together using liquid glue.

I used bright and bold inks and blender brushes to give it some color!

I used some salvaged patina spray on an A2 panel of white cardstock and allowed it to dry completely.

I adhered the border to the background panel using liquid glue. I stamped the flowers using the Breathtaking Blooms stamp set.

I die cut the medium sized arch included in the Love to Layer: Arches die collection. I spritzed it with stain as well and then stamped the sentiment from the Just Sentiments: Thinking of You stamp set using black ink.

I arranged the flowers and then added some sparkling clear sequins here and there.

I'm back on my shimmer spray kick, so this card got a generous spritz of that as well!

I'm fairly certain it's going to be seasonal and holiday projects from here and out, so here's saying adieu to summer! Thanks for fluttering by!