This is such a special time of the year when the air is crisp and the leaves are starting to change color! Hands down – this is my favorite time of the year seeing all of the natural wonders that happen!
Today's card is a simple one that focuses on all if the colors of the leaves that I see where I live when they are in their full stage of changing! The colors I used were Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand and Tangerine Tango.
Confession time…I really do not watch a lot of TV as there is not much in these days that is uplifting and positive but one show I like is The Voice….(if my children are reading this – they will laugh)!!! John and I are faithful fans of this show and it started this week….
Why am I telling you this…easy – after I had stamped the leaves on scraps of Very Vanilla (great way to use up scraps) I brought all of my stamped images along with the best scissors in the whole wide world, Paper Snips and "fussy cut" away these leaves while watching Blake make me laugh!It really is easy to do and you do not need to be perfect with your cuts – just do it!
The Stamp set I used was The Best of Autumn and I have used this set a ton lately! It is a keeper and remember that these "Best Of Stamp Set" are only here for a short time….in honor of Stampin Ups! 25th anniversary….Click here to see all of the Best Of 25 years and also how you will be able to get a free stamp set after purchasing 6!
You all know that I adore Square Cards and this 5 X 5 card is a statement size that really lets the recipient know…WOW – I'm thinking of you! A quick mat with Early Espresso made the leave have a blanket to lay on!
The fun and "statement" sentiment from the Million & One Stamp Set does make a statement! After stamping it I did a fun and whimsical cut and then matted it to create a fun backdrop! Using stampin; vitamins, Stampin' Dimensions to lift up the sentiment and then adding a couple of Regal Candy Dots was a fun touch of color!
Making an envelope was a cinch with the Envelope Punch Board and then to make the mailman smile…I did a couple of simple stamps on the lower right corner of the envelope – simple and fun!
This IS the time of the year to plan your projects that you want to work on and achieve…the calendar rolls by super fast! I have a suggestion for you…pull out a piece of paper and…
- Write down the events you want to send special cards to…make categories like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas etc…
- Figure out your list and then be realistic as to what you can handle…
- Pull your calendar out and give yourself a deadline to complete them…I suggest pacing yourself so it remains FUN not stressful!
- Choose a project that can easily be produced in quantities if you are sending out a bunch and then break your project down….one day do your cutting…another day do your stamping…another day assemble etc….
Remember, I am here for you if you need help with your projects! It brings me joy to help you achieve your goals! Click here to order at anytime of the day…..PJ shopping is the best!
Another great tip I have for you is to always keep a piece of paper in your craft area that you can jot down supplies that you need to order on your next order…sometimes you will say to yourself, "I'll remember" but there always seems to be something that you forget!
Enjoy this beautiful day and until tomorrow……
Hi Susan . . . when I saw that card I really really did wonder . . . are they all cut out? I thought maybe most were stamped and only one or two were cut out. When I read on . . . I can totally understand how easy that fussy cutting was while watching TV. I love to do stuff in front of the TV. (Except if we rent a movie.) It is a beautiful card and the fall is also my favorite time of year. How was the doctor’s appointment Monday?
Hi Susan …. I love this card … Both are definitely needed stamp sets for me … I really like how this card came together … Thank you for some much needed motivation … I love how you have done this card … How’s John … How did the doctors appt. go?
Thanks,
Jacki
STUNNING card….I just love the Fall season! You have patience of a saint to snip away!!!!!
So colorful. Love the fall!
WOW! Such a fantastic fall card. I love starting my mornings with you and your beautiful cards. These stamps are already on my must have now list. I love leaves and fall, too. I have a multi-hour plane trip next month, think I’m going to take some stamped leaves to fussy cut if I can find some airline-acceptable tiny, blunt-tipped snippers. Thanks for all your creative inspiration.
This is lovely and I love your choice of colors, and like you, I love fall and the changing of the leaves and the beautiful colors.
Love the card. Yes, fall is my favorite season too. When we lived in Houston, my mom sent me a huge manilla envelope of leaves! One of our doctors was from Illinois and she thought I could share them with him! It was fun since most of the people in our office were from the Houston area and they didn’t know the rich colors of maple leaves etc. I couldn’t believe you snipped all of those gorgeous leaves out! I didn’t like it that one time when SU had DP with leaves on it and some were blue! That just isn’t right in my book!
Hope there was a good report from the doctor!