Autumn Cards
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love all the colors and the cooler temperatures.
A few weeks ago I picked up a package of Bo Bunny autumn theme paper at a Tuesday Morning store. The package included 25 sheets of 12×12 paper all the same pattern. I wouldn’t normally purchase that much of the same paper, but… As I’ll be donating most of the cards I make with this paper, having multiple cards using the same paper and layouts is not a problem.
With so much of the same paper, I looked for card sketches that use large pieces of paper for the focal point.
I used My Favorite Things card sketch #183 for the first card layout. I modified the sketch a bit, changing the position of the embellishment and the length of the sentiment strip. The embellishment is a leaf cut using a Cricut cartridge. The cardstock used for the leaves is scrap pieces from past projects.
Supplies include:
- Cricut Speaking of Fall cartridge
- Studio G “Happy Harvest” stamp
- Corner rounder
For the second layout I used TSC222 card sketch #1. This sketch also uses a larger piece of the pattern paper. I could also make use some of the scraps of the yellow cardstock from the previous card. Although the sketch doesn’t include it, I added a piece of ribbon between the cardstock and pattern paper. The ribbon is scraps from my stash – some dark brown, a leaf print, and a green and yellow stripe. I’m not sure of the brand of ribbon as I toss scrap pieces into a box and pull them out when just a small piece is needed. The acorns are colored using colored pencil.
Supplies include:
- Cricut George and Basic Shapes cartridge
- Studio G “Happy Harvest” stamp
- Scrappy Cat Fall Icons “Acorn” stamp
- Ribbon
- Scor-tape
- Colored pencils
For the third layout I used My Favorite Things card sketch #346. I used a 4 x 5 1/4 inch piece of the Bo Bunny pattern paper and rounded the corners to match the sketch. The vertical strip is cardstock from past projects that I embossed using a leaf embossing folder. Once assembled, I thought the card needed “something”. For some of the cards I wrapped bakers twine around the fold of the card and for others I wrapped the twine around the vertical strip.
Supplies include:
- Cricut George and Basic Shapes cartridge
- Scrappy Cat Fall Icons “Fall” stamp
- Recollections brown and white baker’s twine
- QuicKutz Leaves embossing folder
- Corner rounder
For layout #4, I used Freshly Made Sketches sketch #274. I used a 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inch piece of the Bo Bunny pattern paper. The small banners are cardstock from past projects. For a little sparkle I added a few sequins around the sentiment.
Supplies include:
- Inkadinkado Harvest Expressions “Fall Colors” stamp
- Sequins
For layout #5, I used an older Mojo Monday card sketch. I was getting a bit bored using the same paper, so decided to check my stash for some different supplies. I found the teal cardstock and washi tape which I thought were good matches for the colors in the pattern paper. To bring some of the teal color down on the card, I added the thin strip of cardstock at the bottom. For some sparkle, I added 3 rhinestones to the top of the card.
Supplies include:
- Inkadinkado Harvest Expressions “So Thankful for You” stamp
- Fiskars Parentheses Border punch
- Gold rhinestones
- Recollections Washi tape
The last layout is based on Operation Write Home card sketch # 120. I had a few scraps of the pattern paper that were the exact size (3 1/4 x 4 inches) shown in the sketch. I used some burlap pattern paper for an additional print and threw on a few sequins for color.
Supplies include:
- Inkadinkado Harvest Expressions “Gratitude” stamp
- Sequins
Supplies and tools used on all cards include:
- Bo Bunny Dreams of Autumn Sweater Weather paper
- Recollections brown cardstock
- White 110lb paper
- Tsukineko VersaFine Vintage Sepia ink
- Scotch Advanced Tape Glider (ATG)
- Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 12.25 inch guillotine trimmer
- Misti Precision Stamping tool
So far I’ve made 30 cards using the Bo Bunny paper. I still have 20 full 12×12 sheets and several smaller pieces left. I’ll probably make a few more cards if I find sketches that looks interesting. If not, I’ll keep a few sheets of the paper for my stash and donate the rest.