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.