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Amber Autumn Slimline Card for Fall

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Amber Autumn slimline card for fall. A handmade autumn-themed greeting card features pumpkin and leaf die cuts, layered fall foliage designs, and “Autumn Wishes” in elegant script. The card has rich orange, brown, and green tones on a rustic wood background. “PattyStamps.com” is printed at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I was inspired to create this fun slimline card for fall design by a beautiful card my friend Liz sent to me (see it below). I recreated the design using new Stampin’ Up! Gathering Together designer paper and the Amber Autumn stamp set.

Below right: the card from Liz that inspired my Fall Card design.

Two tall handmade cards on a craft table: one with pumpkins, leaves, and “Autumn Wishes” text in warm fall colors; the other features orange roses, greenery, and “You made my whole day thank you” text. Clear stamps and crafting supplies are visible in the background. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I colored the pumpkins with my Stampin’ Blends markers (see the video here).

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A handmade “Autumn Wishes” card decorated with pumpkins, leaves, and acorns sits beside orange, brown, and yellow alcohol markers. The card features layered autumn-themed papers and a twine bow. “Patty Bennett” and website text appear in the corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Slimline Card Dimensions

NOTE: measure the #10 or business size envelope you are using and adjust any measurements below accordingly.

  • Thick Basic White cardstock base: 7″ x 8-1/2″ scored in half at 3-1/2″
  • 3 pieces of Gathering Together fall paper: 2-5/8″ x 3-1/4″
  • Early Espresso mat: 2-1/4″ x 6-1/4″
  • Skinny center DSP: 2″ x 6″

Note.. my envelope was a little smaller than a standard size #10 business size envelope.. so this slimline card easily fits in the #10 envelope. If you need envelopes to fit slimline cards, I bought these for a recent class.

A handmade autumn-themed card features pumpkins, colorful fall leaves, and berries, with “Autumn Wishes” written in elegant script. The card has a collage background in warm tones and is tied with brown twine, resting on a white envelope on a wooden surface. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder

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Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing folder. A handmade holiday card with “Seasons Greetings” is displayed on a craft mat, surrounded by die-cut blue papers, a red marker, red and white gem stickers, festive floral patterned paper, and metal cutting dies. The card features poinsettias and decorative embellishments. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

This amazing Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up! has been available for a few months, but I kind of set it aside for use “closer to Christmas”… but.. reality is setting in that it IS getting closer to Christmas and it’s time to start playing with Christmas card ideas!

Jolly Holly hybrid embossing folder Christmas card idea. A handmade holiday card features embossed light blue paper with holly leaves and red berries, a “Seasons Greetings” label in gold, and poinsettia-themed border and envelope. Card rests on a grid background with “Patty Bennett pattystamps.com” watermark. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

My completed card is a side fold card – dimensions below. The beautiful poinsettia pattern paper is from the Traditions of Christmas 12×12 pack #165853.

Seasons Greetings is an ephemera piece from the Greetings for You Mix & Match pack #166208. It’s layered onto a die cut label from the Traditional Labels bundle (I swirled just a touch of Pretty in Pink ink behind the words with a blending brush). I colored some white dots with my Real Red Stampin’ Blend marker, but you can also just use red embellishments for the holly berries.

Sidefold Card Dimensions:

  • Thick Basic White base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, trim off 1-1/4″. Score at 5-1/2″.
  • Cloud Cover Two Tone cardstock embossed holly piece: 4×4
  • Designer Paper strip: 1-1/4″ x 4″

A Hybrid Embossing folder means that you can emboss with it, you can die cut with it or you can emboss AND die cut the image!

Die-cutting and embossing tools are shown on a craft mat. One gray card shows embossed holly leaves and berries; another is partially cut with matching metal dies beside it. Text reads, "EMBOSS & DIE CUT OR JUST EMBOSS." Website “PATTYSTAMPS.com” is visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The 4×4 piece of Cloud Cover Two Tone cardstock was embossed with the Jolly Holly hybrid embossing folder for the left side of the card front. An additional piece of Cloud Cover Two Tone cardstock was embossed & die cut on the lighter side, and I used snips to cut apart some of the partially die cut holly leaves.

This Jolly Holly Hybrid embossing folder is very versatile, as you can leave the partially die cut holly leaves as is, or snip them out as shown below for this Christmas Card.

A close-up of a crafting workspace shows scissors cutting through light blue paper embossed with holly leaves and berries. Underneath is floral-patterned paper. A cutting die and product packaging labeled "Patty Bennett" are also visible on the desk. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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Watercolor Pencils & Sunflower Folder Video

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A display of handmade autumn-themed greeting cards featuring sunflowers, leaves, rustic textures, and warm earth tones. Two cards have messages: “You are so appreciated” and “birthday wishes.” Several matching colored cardstock sheets are arranged to the side. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

If you joined me yesterday for my weekly crafting video, thank you!! If you missed it, I’ve got the replay below in this post. Yesterday I shared tips and techniques for how to color with watercolor pencils & the Sunflower folder from Stampin’ Up!

I didn’t even use water.. just shading with my watercolor pencils on the embossed images, and then a little blending with a Blender Pen! You can do this!

Six cards featuring vibrant sunflower and daisy designs colored with watercolor pencils are spread on a graph paper background. Watercolor pencils, a blending brush, and the artist’s hand are visible. The text above advertises “Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder colored with Watercolor Pencils.”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

If you are looking for the pencil sharpener I shared in the video, the Prismacolor pencil sharpener is the one I use. It’s in my Craft Room Essentials Amazon store. I do earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase it in my store.

A handmade card features colorful, hand-colored sunflowers and green leaves, with a textured brown basket weave pattern on the left. A white stitched square label at the center reads, “You are so appreciated” in elegant script. Card by Patty Bennett. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Each card features a piece of Two Tone Cardstock (I used Petal Pink and Crumb Cake for the projects I shared on the video and in this post). Be sure to watch the video to see all the tips about inking the embossed images with the Stampin’ Spots… I especially love the Early Espresso spot for adding ink to these embossed pieces.

A handmade birthday card featuring hand-colored sunflowers and green leaves. The card has a burlap-texture strip on the right with three orange gems. A white label on top reads “birthday wishes” in orange script. "Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com" is watermarked. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

As I mentioned in the video, adding some paper like the Woven Textures paper and the Need for Tweed, are the perfect touch for these cards!

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Handmade thank you card with a sunflower design in yellow and brown shades, accented with a green patterned strip on the left. A round, white tag with "thank you" in script is tied with twine and accented with green dots. Text "Patty Bennett" at bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
Handmade greeting card featuring embossed and colored sunflowers and leaves on the right, textured beige woven strip on the left, and a white tag with gold stripes reading “You’re the Best,” tied with twine and two copper embellishments. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
A handmade greeting card features colored sunflowers on the left, a textured braided pattern on the right, and a stitched white circle at the top center with "just a note" written in black script. The background is brown with subtle white accents and three brown enamel dots. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Regarding the card above…

If you watched the video… then you know… 🙂

Two side-by-side images show a floral embossed card colored with inks. The left side features lighter, pastel tones in pink and green, while the right side has deeper, richer shades after Early Espresso ink was added. Stamping supplies and ink pads are visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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