Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, we’re celebrating all the beauty of Autumn/Fall! From rich seasonal colors and beautiful leaves to pumpkins and everything cozy, this is such a wonderful time of year to get creative. The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. So, grab your favorite fall supplies and enjoy the inspiration!

This sweet little card was created for swap with fellow demonstrators. Autumn is such a special time for cards and all things crafty. The weather is beginning to cool, leaves are turning magnificent colors and the scent of cinnamon is in the air. Perfect for the Pals swap too! Love it when a project does double duty.

Here’s what was used.

Painted Pumpkins Stamp Set	Painted Pumpkins Dies
Pieces used are outlined in red.
Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder	Sunflower Fields DSP

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 Ink Paper

Paper Cuts

• Base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (CS) Score at 4-1/4″ on long side
• Layer #1 = 4″ x 5-1/4″ (DSP) Sunflower Fields (Item #168351)
• Layer #2 =  3-3/4″ x 5″ (CS)
• Strip = 1″ x 4″ (DSP) Sunflower Fields (Item #168351)
• Large Circle = 2-1/8″ (DSP)
• Small Circle = 1-7/8″ (CS)

Stamps, Dies & Embossing Folders

• Dies: Stylish Shapes (Item #159183)
• Embossing Folder: Rustic Check 3D (Item #168442)
• Bundle: Painted Pumpkins (Item #168439)

Other Supplies

• 3-ply Jute Twine –  Neutrals Jute Combo Pack from Stampin’ Up! (Item #168468) ; 14″
• Embellishments – I used Painted Patch Adhesive-Backed Dots (Item #168443) used here.
• Stampin’ Dimensionals (both Mini and Regular)
• Tear & Tape

Construction

Outside:

1. Score, fold and burnish card base.
2. Emboss Layer 2 and adhere over Layer 1. DO NOT ADHERE TO CARDBASE!
3. Adhere DSP Strip to Layer 2.
4. Separate Jute Twine into 3 plies. Wrap around piece created in Steps 1 & 2. Tie a knot in the front. Trim Ends.
5. Stamp greeting on small cardstock circle. Adhere to larger DSP Circle.
6. Adhere to card front with Dimensionals as shown.
7. Die cut small vine with leaf. Adhere to card front as shown.
8. Embellish.

Inside:

1. Stamp sentiment on the inside.
2. Adhere small DSP strip on the left side.

Only one thing left to do. Make your own and mail it!

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and see how the Pals are celebrating the beauty of the season. We hope you’ll find plenty of ideas to inspire your own fall crafting!

And be sure to join us again next month for another round of creative inspiration and a big announcement! You won’t want to miss it!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Su Mohr
2. Windy Ellard
3. Beth McCullough
4. Peggy Noe
5. Lisa Ann Bernard
6. Sue Jackson
7. Tricia Chuba
8. Debbie Mageed
9. Rae Burnet
10. Stesha Bloodhart

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