2 Pretty and Easy Fall Card Ideas

My sweet team leader Lyssa Zwolanek of Song Of My Heart Stampers brightened my day with these 2 autumn-themed cards.  I've been on her team for almost 8 years now and each year gets more fun than the last!  In fact, we have a meeting tonight on our team's Facebook page and I guarantee I'll be looking forward to it all day.  With Lyssa's permission, I've included the Card Recipes below.  

Beautiful Autumn Card

• Cut a Crumb Cake card base of 4-1/4"x11", folded in half at 5-1/2".
• Cut a 4"x5-1/4" piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and glue to the card base.
• All images are stamped and punched with the Beautiful Autumn Bundle.
• Stamp little leaves in Crumb Cake ink on the card's background.
• Stamp and punch 2 leaves in Cajun Craze ink on Cajun Craze cardstock.
• Stamp and punch 2 leaves in Cherry Cobbler ink on Cherry Cobbler cardstock.
• Stamp and punch 2 acorns in Bumblebee in on Bumblebee cardstock.
• Zig zag and adhere Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon.
• Stamp sentiment in Crumb Cake ink on Whisper White cardstock.
• Punch with 2-1/4" Circle Punch and adhere to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Add Champagne Basics Rhinestones.

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Harvest Hellos Card

• Cut a 5-1/2"x8-1/2" base from Crumb Cake cardstock and fold in half at 4-1/4".
• Cut a 3"x4-1/4" piece of Bumblebee cardstock and glue to card base.
• All images are from Harvest Hellos.
• In Bumblebee ink, stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cardstock (the stamp set has 6 greetings to choose from). 
• Use the Rectangular Postage Punch to punch out the sentiment panel and also panels from Pear Pizzazz and 2020-2022 In Color Designer Series Paper Pack.  Glue to card.
• Stamp apple in Real Red ink on Real Red cardstock.  Use Apple Builder Punch to punch out apple, a stem in Early Espresso, and a leaf in Pear Pizzazz.  Glue to card.

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Easy Background Technique with Embossing Folders

 On my weekly Facebook Live class a couple weeks ago, I played around with the Bricks & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder.  I LOVE the look that resulted!  Check it out!

After embossing a 4"x5-1/4" piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock, I lightly dragged a Whisper White Craft Pad across it.  The ink pad brushed the raised portion of the cardstock, creating this gorgeous whitewashed brick wall!  

This is a pretty card that doesn't take a long time to make, either.  Follow the recipe below:

• Cut a 5-1/2"x8-1/2" card base from Misty Moonlight cardstock.  Fold in half at 4-1/4".
• Cut a 4"x5-1/4" piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock.  Run through Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine with Bricks & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder.
• Lightly drag a Whisper White Craft Ink Pad across the embossed piece.  Glue to card base.
• Stamp images from Posted For You - Balmy Blue ink on Balmy Blue cardstock and Petal Pink ink on Petal Pink cardstock.  
• Punch images with Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch.  Glue to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Stamp sentiment on Whisper White cardstock in Misty Moonlight ink.  Trim and adhere to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Use Dark Pool Party Stampin' Blends to color Basics Pearls.  Add to card.

This is the second card I taught.  It uses a clever Cut & Tuck trick to slip in a 1-3/4"x4" piece of your favorite Designer Series Paper (Plaid Tidings was used here).  Jump to the 15:00 mark of my Live and you'll see how to make the cut that lets you slip in the patterned paper.  I love how the Bricks & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder adds a masculine feel to this birthday card.  Stamp and punch a couple hearts using the Heartfelt Bundle (sentiment is from Posted For You), add Misty Moonlight Ribbon, and you've got a fun card to mail!

See the fall version of this Cut & Tuck trick (with written directions) here.

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Saturday Card Sketch 822 - Free As A Bird Sweet & Simple Card

It's time for another card sketch from Splitcoaststampers!  I look forward to these each week because this is how I so often begin a card or scrapbook page.  Sketches are THE BEST for inspiration...big fan here!

What I see when I look at this sketch: 

• There's a large background that could showcase a piece of beautiful Designer Series Paper (some of which is on sale right now!).
• Those two vertical lines could be ribbon or twine wrapped once or twice around the card.
• I've got lots of 1/2" wide strips left over from trimming down cardstock for mats - Layer 4 would be the perfect use for them as sentiment pieces.

  

A cheerful, bright card was what I was feeling so out came this sheet from the Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper pack and the Free As A Bird stamp set.  What could be more cheerful than a sweet little bird?

🌞Joyful Stamper Tip: Look at your dies in fresh ways.  That Cinnamon Cider "nest" is actually a die from Painted Labels!

I've got lots more tips for you, so watch the video below!

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Saturday Sketch 820 - Coming a Little Late!

The sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers that I usually post on Saturdays is coming to you on a Tuesday this week.  Inspiration does not care what day it is, however, so hopefully you don't, either!  I filmed a short marker thumping technique to show you how to get a beautiful multi-colored fall leaves look and you'll find that below the card photos.  It's SO easy that truly anyone can do it!  There's also a written tutorial that you can pin, print, or save.

There is a set in the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog called Life Is Beautiful and I immediately thought of the Marker Thumping Technique when I saw its leaves images.  I don't have that set, though, and I wanted to make it NOW so I pulled out the retired Sheltering Tree.  Both sets have very similar images and this card can be made using Life Is Beautiful.

The fall colors of this card are gorgeous!  I wanted a soft, cozy look so I reached for the Plaid Tidings pack of Designer Series Paper.  This paper comes in a 6"x6" size, which makes it handy for cardmaking.

I added texture with the Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder, lots of layers, and distressing with my fingernail.

The die-cut Pumpkin Pie leaves have a hint of Pumpkin Pie ink sponged on them, just enough to pick up the embossed leaf ridges (Gathered Leaves dies).

Don't miss these multi-colored leaves!  The look was created using the Marker Thumping technique and Regals Stampin' Write Markers.  Watch the short video below to learn how to create this very easy, very fall look.

Watch to learn a Marker Thumping Technique to get multi-colored fall leaves.

Pin, print, or save the tutorial for this card.  Measurements and supply list are included in the tutorial.

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Posted For You Bundle - Facebook Live Class

 Hello, my joyful friends!  Every Thursday at 11 AM ET I go live on The Joyful Stamper Facebook Page.  Everyone is invited for a half hour of stamping fun!  I'll post the replay and project sheet below for today's Facebook Live Class projects after it's over.

I had the idea to use the Postage Stamp punch to make a window for a shaker card and it worked!  That feeling when what's in your mind comes out on paper exactly - that's exciting!  

To make the window with the Postage Stamp Punch (I'll show you how to do this in the Live class and its replay, too):

• Slide the punch in as far as it will go from the bottom of the Shaded Spruce cardstock and align the right edge of the punch with the right edge of the cardstock.  Punch once.
• Slide the punch to the left, letting part of the punch align with some of the already punched space.  Punch once.
• Repeat the previous step until you get a window as wide as you desire.

Sequins for Everything has been an overlooked gem in the Holiday Mini catalog.  The sequins do not have holes in them and they lay flat.  The red, green, pumpkin, and gold colors could be used for fall and Christmas cards.  They even come in a divided plastic container with a lid so they're easy to access and store.  

It was no holds barred when filling up the shaker window!  The stamped and punched images are from the Posted For You set that coordinates with the punch (but the punch is so versatile in its shape that it can be used with MANY other stamp sets).  I stamped them in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Blackberry Bliss, Garden Green, and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers.  

The gold cord is from the Wonders Of The Season Ribbon Combo pack.  The cord is easy to tie and it holds its shape firmly - a nice feature when trying to get that perfect bow. 

The soft, dainty elegance of this next card is beautiful!  The colors of Rococo Rose, Basic Gray, Petal Pink, and Gray Granite are what do it for me.  Adding the bits of Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim to the greeting and a torn Vellum Cardstock panel made me swoon!

The three background panels were glued to a 5-1/4"x4" piece of Whisper White cardstock before running it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.

--->>>Project Sheet with measurements <<<---

Place a $35 minimum order in my store by midnight Sunday September 27 and I'll send you the packets to make today's Live projects.  You must use the September Host Code RX9NSXJB when ordering.  

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Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Saturday Sketch 816 - Timeless Tropical

 Summer is still going full force here in southwestern Pennsylvania, so I had palm trees on the mind when I saw this week's sketch from Splitcoaststampers.

I made this card on my Happy Half Hour Facebook Live this past Thursday, on the fly.  You can see the replay here, with this card beginning at 36:10.

See how the cut palm trees are slightly off-set from where I cut them?  That's a technique called Die-Cut Shadowing.  I cut the palm trees from the middle of that Flirty Flamingo piece, then cut 2 more palm tree images, making sure one of them was stamped first.  I then stack and glue them together to give them more "oomph".  

I pulled out some retired product and used the same card sketch and same technique for my second card.  The stamp set is Dragonfly Dreams and the dies are Detailed Dragonflies.

See how they pop off the card?  These dragonflies are stacked and glued with a Fine Tip Glue Pen.  It really isn't as hard as it seems.  

Place a $35 order in my store by midnight August 30 using the Host Code CQZC2A29 and you'll get the kits to make both of my Facebook Live projects PLUS the dragonfly bonus one above!  The project sheet for my Facebook projects can be found in this post.

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August Reward Code

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If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

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Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Watercolored Embossed Backgrounds PLUS Ordering Special

 Hello, my joyful friends!  Every Thursday at 11 AM ET I go live on The Joyful Stamper Facebook Page.  Everyone is invited for a half hour of stamping fun!  I'll post the replay and project sheet below for today's Happy Half Hour projects after the Live is over.

Embossing folders are an overlooked stamping tool - sure, they look pretty when you zip them through your Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine (coming September 1!!), but there's a lot more you can do with them!

In today's Live Happy Half Hour Class, I'll show you how to make a stunning background with some ink pads and a Water Painter.  Before you think "I'm too much of a beginner stamper to do this" or "Watercoloring is for really good artists", STOP!  You can do this!  Really.  Come watch the live at 11 AM ET on my Facebook page or watch the replay below.  Once you see it in action, I promise you'll think, "I HAVE to try this!"

---->>>Get the Project Sheet with details here.<<<-----

Place a $35 minimum order in my store by midnight Sunday August 30 and I'll send you the packets to make today's Live projects.  I'll also throw in the Bonus project seen in the Live.  You must use the August Host Code CQZC2A29 when ordering.  

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August Reward Code

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If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

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• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!