Changes Can Be Beautiful with Changing Leaves

For my card today, I've borrowed a sentiment from a returning favorite from last year.  I've paired it up with the new Online Exclusives*** Changing Leaves Hybrid bundle.  With some ink blending and coloring of one image, I love how this turned out.  It definitely brings on the feel of autumn and reminds us that sometimes changes can be beautiful.  If you would like to see how I've put this card together, watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Supplies & Measurements:

Changing Leaves Hybrid bundle 164139* (includes stamps164351, dies with embossing folder 164138)

Autumn Leaves stamp set162179 for sentiment

Deckled Rectangles dies 159173

Deckled Circles dies 16228

Layering Leaves stamps 161277 (for speckled dots only, definitely optional)

Card base in Cajun Craze cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Crushed Curry Cardstock

Basic White cardstock

Old Olive cardstock

Ink Pads: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry & VersaMark clear

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Dk Old Olive, DK Cherry Cobbler, Lt Wild Wheat & Lt Old Olive

blending brushes

Metallics WOW! Embossing Powders 165678

Metallic Enamel Effects Basics 161610

Embossing Additions Tool Kit 159971

Oxidized Copper Specialty paper162190

I hope you have enjoyed this project today as much as I enjoyed making it for you.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  As a reminder, there is a Designer Series Paper Sale going between now and August 31 with 15% off selected pattern paper.  Be sure to check that out here:

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.

**Online Exclusives items can be while supplies last.  If they are in the store, they are available for purchase.  If they say Currently Unavailable, the stock will be replenished.  If they are no longer in the store, unfortunately, they will not return. 

Autumn Leaves 1/2 sheet fold over flap treat box

 Geez, I’m so ready for fall, anyone else.  It’s been a good summer, but with almost no rain here in Oregon where I’m at this season.  This week, it’s a bit cooler and feels a little more like fall and we have a small bit of rain.  We are still in a drought, but rain is in the forecast for today.  I’ve been playing with the All About Autumn suite of products from the September-December 2023 Stampin’ Up! mini catalog releasing to the public next week on September 6.  Fall is my favorite season and I love anything leaves so this suite spoke to my heart and I had to get it to share with all of you.  

My first project this week uses a new-to-me watercolor technique that is quick and super easy.  Be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel HERE to see how I watercolored my leaves.  The treat box is a resized version of a box from Angie at ChicnScratch.  I liked how the box looked, but wanted to be able to get two out of a sheet of cardstock, so I resized it to fit.  I generally make 10 or so boxes when I make them so it’s preferable for me to have a smaller size economically.  The finished box size is 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1” so it is a good size and will hold plenty of treats or a small gift.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Autumn Leaves bundle 162186 (stamps 162179 & dies 162185) available September 6, 2023.

Deckled Circles dies 162286 available September 6, 2023.

Cracker and Treat Box dies 159182 (for small tag)

Rustic Crate stamps 162265 (for sentiment only) available September 6, 2023.

Layering Leaves stamp set (for speckles on circle only) 161277

Copper & Natural Ribbon combo pack 162192, available September 6, 2023.

Fluid 100 Watercolor paper

Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper 162190, available September 6, 2023.

Inked Botanicals DSP, 161157, 2 5/8" x 2 3/8" Portrait orientation

Brushed Metallic Dots 156506 (I used Copper although I put them on after taking the photo.  Oops!)

Ink Pads: Pretty Peacock, Moody Mauve, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Wild Wheat & Copper Clay)

Silicone Craft Sheet 127853

Stampin' Spritzers 126185, fill one with water.

Pretty Peacock cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"

    Score on 8 1/2" side at 1, 2, 4 3/4 & 5 3/4"

    Score on 5 1/2" side at 4 & 5 " , rotate 180 degrees and score again at 4 & 5"

Crushed Curry cardstock scrap for tag

Very Vanilla cardstock scrap for deckled circle

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you are inspired to make some of these for your friends and/or family.  If you do, be sure to hop on over to my Facebook social group (1) KnT Designs Stampers Group Social | Facebook and post a photo so we can all admire your work.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and & happy stamping!

Teresa

You've Got This with Brusho

I designed this card for a make-n-take for my last workshop.  The ladies had a lot of fun and each one was quite different.  This was my first card made using the new Brusho Crystal Colour (144101) which are available in the Occasions catalog. I first stamped the flower image with Versamark (102283) ink on a piece of watercolor paper (122959).  I then added copper embossing powder (141636) and heat set it with our heat tool (129053).  I added yellow Brusho crystals in the center, tapping lightly on the bottom of the canister.  Around that, I added gamboge or orange and then added red around the outside.  For the leaves, I first put yellow down and topped with moss green.  After putting down the crystals, I took my aqua painter (103594) and, starting in the center, added a little water and "painted" the colors cleaning my brush  as I went so as not to mix all the colors together.  For this technique, a very little water goes a long way and gives you a nice vibrant color.  I set this aside to dry.  After a few minutes, I used the lowest setting on my heat tool to set the color.  I then added a piece of copper trim ribbon to the bottom of the watercolor paper.  I tied a bow with the copper trim and used a glue dot to secure it to the ribbon across the bottom.  Any stray dry crystals can be blown away as the crystals require water to activate the color.

This piece was mounted to a piece of real read card stock.  I put a piece of wood texture designer series paper through my big shot (143263) with a new embossing folder which is only available for free for a limited time as part of the Blossoming Basket bundle (147505) through Sale-a-Bration which ends on March 31, 2018.  You can choose this bundle for free when placing an order of $100 or more.  Stampin' Up has let us know this embossing folder (which is called the Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions embossing folder) will be available for purchase when the 2018-2019 catalog is released in June.  I added the basket weave embossed piece to a card base of Early Espresso.  I did not put a sentiment on this card so it can be used for any occasion I need a card for.  I think this card is very versatile and would be great for just about anything. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and taking some time from your busy day.  I hope you are inspired to try Brusho if you haven't already.  It was a lot of fun and I know the ladies in the class had a great time and were very pleased with their results and how easy it was to use. 

If you would like to order any of the supplies I used today, please click on the shopping cart to the right.  I'd love to earn your business.  Please leave me a comment, I'd like to know what you think or if you have any questions.  Happy stamping!