Welcome to Creative Creases Challenge #108

Autumn is here, the perfect theme for October’s Creative Creases Challenge. Leaves are piling up and squirrels are getting ready for winter. Are you ready? I’m not!  Lot’s of yard prep is waiting. However, there’s always time for a fun-fold.

The colors of autumn are so rich and vibrant. Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! has just the right mix of colors and patterns for that warm and cozy feel. Pair that with a Fluffy Squirrel for a little extra charm.

Stampin’ Up! Gathering Together Specialty DSP

Stampin’ Up! Fluffy Squirrel Bundle

Let’s take a look at the back of this easy fold.

Back of Card – Writing Panel

Back of Card – Closed

It’s even beautiful when the card is completely closed.

Make the card…..

Color Pallet

 

Nuts & Bolts

All measurements are in inches.

Finished Size – A2 (4-1/4 x 5-1/2)

Acronyms & Jargon

• CAS = Clean And Simple
• CASE = Copy And Share Everything
• CS = Cardstock
• DSP = Designer Series Paper (aka patterned paper)
• SDSP = Specialty Designer Series paper (specialty patterned paper)
• SIP = Stamp Paper Ink

Paper Cuts

• Cardstock 
  • Cajun Craze (card base) – 5-1/2 x 9 scored at 2, 3-1/4, 5-3/4, 7 on long edge
  • Basic White (writing panel) – 2-1/4 x 5-1/4; plus 2-1/2 square four squirrel
  • Basic Beige – Scrap for greeting
• SDSP
  • Leaf Pattern –  For fussy cut leaves
  • Cajun Craze Neutral Pattern – 4 x 5-1/2 (for large leaf die cut)
  • Early Espresso Neutral Pattern – 2-1/4 x 5-1/4 (1 piece); 1 x 5-1/4 (2 pieces); 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 (2 pieces)

1. Front –
   1. Fold & burnish
   2. Adhere Early Espresso Neutral Pattern to corresponding FRONT panels.
   3. Die-cut large oak leaf from Cajun Craze Neutral Pattern.  Adhere to center FRONT panel. A small amount of the leaf will overlap on each side of the center panel.
   4. Stamp, punch and color Fluffy Squirrel. Set aside.
   5. Fussy Cut leaves from Specialty DSP. I used…
      1. Two oak leaves on the front end panels;
      2. Five assorted leaves for the front center panel; and
      3. Four assorted oak and maple leaves for the back panels.
   6. Arrange leaves from step 1(E) over the top of the large oak leaf. Adhere with liquid glue.
   7. Arrange a piece of Linen Thread in a “wonky” circle. Adhere with a small amount of tape, liquid glue or glue dots making sure it’s not visible after the squirrel is attached.
   8. Adhere “Fluffy Squirrel” with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
   9. Stamp Greeting with Tuxedo Black (Memento Ink) on Basic Beige scrap. Fussy cut around the greeting. Cut in half and adhere to card front as shown. 
   10. Embellish
2. Back – 
   1. Adhere Basic White Writing Panel to BACK center panel.
   2. Arrange and adhere other leaves to their corresponding panels with liquid glue.
   3. Embellish

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Creative Creases Challenge #108 closes on November 6, 2025

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