I am doing it again….something in 3's! It just simple works….odd numbers work with cards….they work with flowers…they just seem to work!

I adore Fall and even though in the East we have been soooo dry, the leaves are falling fast! I do not think we will see this vibrant colors that we usually do…but to me – it does not matter – I simply adore this time of year! Over the past 3 days we have also been in 3's again …rain – rain & more rain! (we needed it)

I hope that this card warms your heart and encourages you to either pull out your Gently Falling Stamp Set or to order it…as it's a keeper! I was soooo happy that they carried it over from the previous years catalog!

You know that I love odd size cards and now that we have the Envelope Punch Board...the sky is the limit! This card size is 4 X 6 and it is fun! You can make sooo many different envelope sizes that all I can say is…have fun!!!!

Remember yesterday when I pulled out that simple ruler? Well, I did it again today because a ruler and an eraser are like "peanut butter and jelly"…we all have simple tools and tricks that make us look WOW!

To me, the easiest way is to take another piece of Very Vanilla at the same size….4 X 6 and then find the center point….make a faint pencil line for your center mark! Easy…right????

Using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to get the perfect placement….stamp your center image….and then work outwards to the sides! I simply would not make cards without this tool!

After I did this…I then Cut the Very Vanilla piece down to a 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" to make it even….THEN I matted it with a piece of Early Espresso cut at  3 7/8" X 5 7/8"….a perfect fit!!!

You know me by now….when I have a big piece of paper like this that is simply going to be covered over by another piece of paper….I NEED TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT!!!!

Look at the picture below and see how I was able to "save" some paper to use for a later card!

Cutting pieces like this is another reason why you NEED the Stampin' Trimmer….it is simply the best and is truly a time-saver and a life-saver! Being able to make exact cuts time and time again it key!

The colors that I used in today's cards are: Early Espresson, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Crushed Curry….perfect colors of Fall!

LOVE this sentiment! It is from the Million & One Stamp Set and it is a winner! It is just 2 stamps but the stamps have powerful sentiments! I knew from the minute I saw this set in the catalog that it was coming to my home!

Using the deep color of Early Espresso for the sentiment made it pop and hold center stage!

I used stampin' dimensionals to give the base a good lift….these truly makes such a difference when you are highlighting a focal point!

This is a card that can be made over and over again with some simple changes here and there! Another keeper for you to use now and in the future!

 To the envelope we go….SIMPLE today! Just a quick Stamp and then a "stamp off" is all that is needed with this bold and fun card!

Here you go again….less is best!

I hope that this card has put you in the fall mood! Have a great day….make some memories and remember that I am an email away if I can help you…inspire you…or answer any questions you might have about Stampin' Up!

As I always end my post….Until tomorrow!