Hi, Stampers!
I made two birthday cards recently and wanted to share them with you before Autumn slipped away. Isn’t that a sad thought since it just got here? The only thing these two cards have in common is the gorgeous Splendid Autumn designer paper, and I truly love both. This paper has been in and out of stock so if you have been contemplating adding it to an order, I suggest purchasing it now. I just bought a second one because I love it so much!
If you want to see more Autumn birthday projects, my cards are part of Mary Fish’s inspiration post, which you can see HERE.
My Secrets!
Card #1
Let’s start with the card base…
- Firstly, the card base started with cardstock, cut at 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4.
- Panel Measurements:
- Cardstock: 1-1/4 x 4 (2) and 3 x 4
- DSP: 1-1/8 x 3-7/8 (2) and 2-7/8 x 3-7/8 (cut DSP from left panel to right panel so you can pieces them together onto the card base)
- Once that was done, I glued the panels together. Then, I glued the left panel on first, next the right panel and finally popped the middle panel up with dimensionals.
- After that, I stamped the sentiment from Sweetly Scripted stamp set, cut it down to 5-1/4 x 3/4 and layered it onto Early Espresso cardstock, cut to 7/8 x 5-3/8. Then, I put dimensionals onto the end of the panel and liquid glue in the middle of the panel.
- Once that was done, I cut out three of the flowers from the Cheerful Daisies dies and colored the centers with the Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends markers. Then, they were glued onto the card base.
- Finally, gold sequins were added to the card base.
And on the inside…
- Once that was done, I cut cardstock to 4 x 5-1/4 and layered white cardstock on top.
- I added a piece of the designer paper cut to 7/8 x 3-7/8, then stamped the sentiment from Encircled in Nature in Early Espresso ink. Finally, I add more gold sequins to finish the card with some sparkle.
Card #2
- Card Measurements:
- Cardstock: 12 x 6, scored at 3 and 6.
- Panel measurements:
- Cardstock: 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 and DSP: 5-5/8 x 5-5/8
- Cardstock: 2-3/4 x 5-3/4 and DSP: 2-5/8 x 5-5/8
- Secret: I cut the front panel to match the back panel so that it looks like a continuous photo when the card is closed.
- Personal Message Panel: Cardstock: 2-3/4 x 5-3/4 and Very Vanilla Cardstock: 2-5/8 x 5-5/8
- After that, I stamped the sentiment from Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set and the wheat stamp from Autumn Expressions. Then, I glued all of the panels together and onto the card base.
- Once that was done, I stamped the Happy Birthday from the Queen Bee stamp set and cropped it out with the Spotlight in Nature die, then cut Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze cardstock with the leaf wreath die, two of each color. Then, I glued them around the sentiment. After that, I stamped the little bee in Early Espresso ink, colored the flower with the retired Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends marker and cropped it out with the coordinating die. To give the wreath a bit of style and substance, I cut a piece of the Copper Clay Jute Trim, separated the strands and tied it into a pretty bow. Then, I cut out the bee die-cut in Early Espresso cardstock and the outline with vellum, and colored the body portion with the Mango Melody marker. Before gluing the wreath to the card base, I cut another circle from Early Espresso cardstock to give it a more finished look. (Secret: please make sure you only add glue/adhesive to the left half of the wreath)
- Finally, I added Pecan Pie Ribboned Dots around the wreath.
I hope to share my card with these challenges:
- Allsorts
- 613 Avenue Create
- A Place To Start
- Beautiful Blossoms
- Crafty Calendar
- Crafty Catz
- Die Cut Divas
- The Paper Funday
- A Perfect Time to Craft
I love hearing from you! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.
If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…
- Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
- Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
- Also, follow me on Pinterest
- You can see My Secret Sale HERE
- Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE
My project supply list.
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Card #1Card #2
Thanks for scrolling to the end!
Waiting for the train to arrive! Is it just me or are they standing alike??
You do such beautiful work.. love everything you do
Beautiful card, Debbie! I only have the 6×6 Splendid Autumn but will still CASE your card because of its loveliness.
Some beautiful Autumnal DP’s in your post Debbie, may thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
B x
Gorgeous cards with a very elegant design. I love those papers and how you’ve decorated them with the cord and those die-cut flowers.
Gorgeous cards with a very elegant design. I love those papers and how you’ve decorated them with the cord and those die-cut flowers. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.
Gorgeous cards Debbie and so perfect for fall!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Beautiful Blossoms!
Diane BB DT
Debbie, you’ve created beautiful cards. I love this DSP and will be sad when I use it all. And yes, they are standing just alike..such a sweet scene. Great job and thanks for sharing your sweet card with us at The Beautiful Blossoms and Paper Funday Challenges.
Donna xx
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
Inspiration Station Challenge
Paper Funday Challenge
Such a GORgeous design and I LOve these colours.
Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz.
Chrissyxx
Beautiful cards – lovely papers. I love how you matched the front and back panels on the 2nd card. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas this month. Arlene, DT.
Gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
Debbie, I love these beautiful cards. Thanks, as always, for the tips and tricks of putting them together. Yes, I agree that Noah and his grandfather are standing alike. Great picture. Enjoy your day!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration! I am going to make the first card. I love how you popped up the center.
LOVE these! Planning to make the first card as well! Thanks for instructions too, appreciated!
I absolutely love these cards! Thank you for posting the instructions and supplies!
Hi there, what wonderful cards – just gorgeous. Thanks for joining in with us this month at Crafty Calendar Challenges – Sarah, DT.