This week in Wisconsin, we’ve seen then weather start out feeling like summer and now it’s definitely feeling like autumn. There are leaves falling all over our yard and you can smell the scent of fall in the air, so I thought it was appropriate to share an autumn greetings card with you today.
Today’s Color Palette
This is one of those rare times, where I have not followed my general “Rule of Three”. That rule is every card should have texture, layers and embellishments. I didn’t follow the rule, but this card still works because of it’s simplicity. So, let’s take a look. The front of the card is Very Vanilla that I cut 4″ x 6″ and scored at 1/2″. The card base is a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Cajun Craze. I stamped the Autumn Greetings from the Seasonal Lantern stamp set in Early Espresso ink. Next, I cut out three of the small leaves from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits with each leaf falling in a different direction. I added texture to the front panel by embossing it with the Woodland Embossing Folder. That’s all there is to this card, other than attaching the Very Vanilla card front to a 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Cajun Craze card stock by folding the Very Vanilla piece on the score line and attaching this flap to the backside of the Cajun Craze. This does two things: 1. It allows you to see the Cajun Craze through the card front where the leaves were cut out and 2. By having the front panel 1/4″ narrower than the back it provides for a border strip of Cajun Craze to show on the left side of the card when the card is closed, adding more visual interest.
Gorgeous cards Tina!
Thank you Karen!
Love this! Just made a fall thank you like this, AND a fall birthday card like this! I used 3 different Stampin’ Up Intricate Leaves Dies, which I had. Thanks for sharing this striking card!
Thanks so much Carlos. Its nice to be able to make some quick yet beautiful cards to share.