Today’s the 25th and time for the September Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. Right before we left, I managed to find time to make two fall birthday cards based on this gorgeous inspiration photo. I wasn’t sure I’d have time to write a post from the road, but we’re in our hotel after a lovely dinner and there’s still two hours left before the link closes.
Both cards feature leaves and the beautiful fall colors in the inspiration photos. The first is my favorite.
I’ve had the Mix and Mat Pinked Edges die laying out for several weeks, knowing it was perfect for a fall birthday card. I die cut it four times, first with kraft, and then again with Ripe Avocado, Terracotta Tile, and Canyon Clay. I carefully cut out two leaves from each of the colorful cardstock and adhered them to the kraft die cut. Then I adhered that to a top-folding Saffron Spice card. I gold embossed the sentiment on a strip of Dark Chocolate cardstock.
The next card uses many of the same colors but I used both the leaf stamps and die cuts from Forest Floor: Autumn along with an oldie but goodie, Fillable Frames #4.
Once I had all the elements stamped and die cut, I felt like I needed something behind the frame. A piece of woodgrain patterned paper from MME die cut with a stitched rectangle fit the bill. Although there are acorns to stamp and die cut from the Forest Floor set, I chose two little three-dimensional acorns by Little B instead to finish off the card.
We’ve had a wonderful three days on the road. Tomorrow we take the ferry across Lake Michigan and will be in Racine with Sarah and her family by dinnertime. Off to link up to the blog hop! Thanks for stopping in!
Wonderful set of cards! Love the way you layered the die cut leaves on the first card!
I love both of your cards! I forgot all about the pinked edge die, since I just received it a short while ago, and you’ve given me inspiration to use it in future fall cards. I love how you’ve layered it with a few leaves in coloured card stock. I also love the 3-D acorn embellishments on that cute tag (nice to see an older tag being used!).
Both are lovely! Thanks for reminding me about the Mix and Mat frame! Lovely designs!
Gorgeous cards, especially the first one. I like that die and had it on my wishlist but with purchasing the T & T felt it wasn’t needed. Mistake. Please share your WI photos as that is one of four states I’ve not visited yet. Have fun with the grands.
I’m originally from Wisconsin. It’s so beautiful there this time of year and the colors should be starting to change. Your pretty cards remind me of home…
Really striking, lovely cards.
Beautiful cards, especially like the die cut from the first one. Mother Nature may come calling to ask for help with her own leaves as yours are perfect Autumn celebration.
You did an amazing job cutting out all of those leaves!!! BEAUTIFUL cards!
I LOVE your take on the challenge. Great use of the dies and so colorful! I love the idea of fall birthday cards – beautifully done!
Very nice, good idea for adding the colorful leaves!
And, Karen…..our daughter’s family has been in Wisconsin just two years, so we are making trips there several times a year, from Pennsylvania. It is a beautiful place. Enjoy your time there!
Lovely cards, Karen. Enjoy your time in Wisconsin with your kids.
Lovely colourful cards and really seasonal. Karen you said on my blog that you have posted your photo hunt pictures but they don’t seem to be evident.
Oh, these are both so lovely & autumnish!
Just a visual delight … your execution is as great as your design :). And hoping you have a splendid time away.
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