An Autumn Card filled with Gratitude

This is an autumn card that uses some unexpected colors – although the design goes together quickly.  Stampin’ Up!’s Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Papers offers some beautiful autumn themes with those unexpected blues. The measurements are not at all complicated:         Basic White cardstock 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Scored at 4-1/4” READ MORE

A lovely wandering path of “Gorgeous Leaves”

This beautiful card is an excellent choice for a solemn occasion – sympathy, encouragement.  But I think that it could also be a beautiful wedding card as well.  It is subtle and rich in color and texture. It is also a 6” x 6” card, which is not a size that I usually use.  It READ MORE

A Rainbow of Gorgeous Leaves – by Stampin’ Up!

This is a beautiful Clean and Simple (CAS) card.  I can imagine it as a note card.  But it is also a birthday greeting or a thinking-of-you card.  There are no sophisticated techniques – stamping and a mat to highlight the great colors of the leaves.  You might even call them Gorgeous Leaves as Stampin’ READ MORE

An Arrow Fold Card for autumn

This is a fun fold card – or what I like to call “Paper Engineering”.  The effect almost reminds me of a tuxedo with contrasting lapels highlighting a great looking suit! You will be surprised at how easy this actually is because there isn’t a lot of cutting – just scoring and folding.  My version READ MORE

A Dazzling Leaf Card – With Gratitude

I love gold and white – as the last post probably told you.  But add a maple leaf design with gold foil – or Stampin’ Up! Be Dazzling designer series paper – and it really catches my eye. I think that this design would be a great thank you note – obviously.  But I’m also READ MORE