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Angie McKenzie | Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator - USA | Making others smile... one creation at a time.

Autumn Themed Blog Hop - September 2021 | Gorgeous Leaves Meets Nature's Harvest


By Angie McKenzie for the Crafty Collaborations Autumn Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, the Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Knit Together Cling Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!; #handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination
Leaves, flowers and sweaters is what makes me think of Autumn!

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Hello friends!  I hope you are doing amazing on this thankful Thursday.  Today I am hopping with some Crafty Collaborators along the Autumn-Themed Blog Hop as we share lots of inspiration related to, yes, all things autumn.  There are several of us hopping today - you will find the list to follow along towards the bottom of my blog post - so sit back and enjoy your favorite coffee, tea, water or smoothie as we share some handmade projects with you!

Today's Project

There's nothing like the changing of the leaves and the cool brisk air to make you smile and want to cozy up with a warm cup of cocoa or cider.  Right?!?

By Angie McKenzie for the Crafty Collaborations Autumn Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, the Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Knit Together Cling Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!; #handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination

Project Details

The Knit Together image was stamped with Calypso Coral ink on a Very Vanilla cardstock layer and die-cut with the pointed Basic Borders die.  The layer was adhered to a Very Vanilla cardstock layer embossed with the Timbers 3D Embossing Folder.  The leaves (extras from this project) were grouped together with the Nature's Harvest cone flower images stamped in Crumb Cake ink on Very Vanilla scraps.  The cone flowers were colored with Dark So Saffron, Light Mossy Meadow, Light Granny Apple Green and Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers and then fussy cut.  Yes, there is a coordinating die to use with this image, but I opted for the relaxation of fussy-cutting this morning!  **WINK**

By Angie McKenzie for the Crafty Collaborations Autumn Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, the Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Knit Together Cling Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!; #handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination

Linen Thread was wrapped around the layers twice and tied off with a bow.  The Heartfelt Wishes sentiment was stamped in Crumb Cake ink onto a scrap piece of Very Vanilla cardstock, trimmed to fit the cardfront, and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

By Angie McKenzie for the Crafty Collaborations Autumn Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, the Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Knit Together Cling Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!; #handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination

To complete the card, the inside and envelope were stamped to coordinate with the card front.  Stamping the envelope is a personal touch that I love adding as it's a sneak peek to the recipient for what's inside.

By Angie McKenzie for the Crafty Collaborations Autumn Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, the Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Knit Together Cling Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!; #handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination

More Inspiration

I hope you have been inspired to create a autumn-themed card to share with someone to get them smiling.  Now it's time to continue along the blog hop - you're currently with me, Angie McKenzie, at #28 - to get more inspiration from the others... so look at the list below and continue along.  You definitely don't want to miss any.


Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world!
Have a blessed day!

By Angie McKenzie for the Crafty Collaborations Autumn Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, the Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Knit Together Cling Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!; #handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination

You Can Make This Card!

Here's What You'll Need to Get Started...

BASICS

  • Clear Blocks E, G, H; Stamparatus; Small Grid Paper; Paper Trimmer; Paper Snips;  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals

STAMPS

  • Knit Together Cling Stamp Set, Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set, and Gorgeous Leaves Bundle (includes the Intricate Leaves Dies)  

INK

  • Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pads; So Saffron, Mossy Meadow, Granny Apple Green and Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Packs

PAPER

  • Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake Cardstocks; Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

OTHER

  • Linen Thread; Basic Borders Dies; Timber 3D Embossing Folder


You can purchase any of these supplies from my online store if you live in the USA and do not already have a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator.

Time to Use Your Paper Trimmer!

PAPER CUTS

  • Very Vanilla - 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" (x2); 4" x 5-1/4"; scraps for stamping and die-cutting 
  • Crumb Cake - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" (card base)



#handmadecards #autumncards #thankyoucards #coloringwithblends #stamping #gorgeousleaves #naturesharvest #knittogether #timber #basicborders #20212022annualcatalog #juldec2021minicatalog #naturesinkspirations #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime #coloringtechniques #fussycutting #stampinup #stampinupcolorcoordination

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