Let’s embrace the cozy spirit of autumn with a simple DIY fall card that brings warmth and a touch of nature to someone specialāfeaturing the Stampin’ Up! Caring Leaves Stamp Set that makes it as easy to create as they are heartwarming to share!
WHAT I LOVE! The rich autumn color combination of Wild Wheat, Copper Clay and Blackberry Bliss! The leaf outline images are perfect for creating a stamped background on your card base.
Product Spotlight: stampin’ up! caring leaves stamp set
Express words of friendship and gratitude with the Stampin’ Up Caring Leaves Stamp Set. This fall-inspired set includes leaf images and greetings that can be used together or individually. Choose your favorite coloring tool and technique, then stamp the leaf images as desired on a card front to complete your project.
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card tutorial: a simple diy fall card
1. measure & cut
landscape card base:
- Wild Wheat cardstock – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (top)
layers:
- Blackberry Bliss cardstock – 1 x 1/2 (qty 2)
- Copper Clay cardstock – 4 3/4 x 1
- Wild Wheat cardstock – 3 1/2 x 3
- Very Vanilla cardstock – 3 1/4 x 2 3/4
- Very Vanilla cardstock – 3 x 1 1/4 (before cropping)
2. stamp:
- Use a Clear Block B to randomly stamp the lined leaf image in Copper Clay Classic Ink onto the folded Wild Wheat card base.
- Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool to position and stamp the leaves (Caring Leaves Stamp Set) in Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink onto the Very Vanilla layer.
- Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool to stamp the sentiment (Caring Leaves Stamp Set) in Copper Clay Classic Ink onto the Very Vanilla layer.
3. crop:
- Crop the sentiment with a Stampinā Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the coordinating 2 3/8 x 1 label die from the Autumn Leaves die set.
4. assemble & adhere:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Assemble and adhere the Blackberry, Copper, and Very Vanilla leaf layers with MultiPurpose Liquid glue as shown.
- Adhere the sentiment and Wild Wheat layers with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. embellish:
- Tie a bow of Copper Clay Natural Tones Linen Thread and adhere with a Mini Glue Dot tucked under the corner of the sentiment as shown.
- Embellish as shown with 3 Copper Clay Faux Glass Dots
learn more:
- Ever wonder which Stampinā Up! adhesive to choose, including the adhesives I used on todayās Stampin Up Caring Leaves simple DIY fall card? Learn about adhesives here: Stuck on Adhesives
- Watch my 1 Minute to WOW Video Tutorials for quick paper crafting tips here.
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Pretty and simple!!! That what I need – Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it! š Simple and pretty is always a win!
Lovely. I like simple and clean!
Thank you! Iām so happy you like the simple and clean style! š
Your cards are beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, and I’m glad you enjoyed them! š