Hello! As the colors of fall begin to grace the trees, I was inspired to capture the season’s beauty on my latest card creation. Using the Elizabeth Craft Designs Floral Foliage 1 die set, I crafted a scene featuring a wooden barrel overflowing with realistically colored autumn leaves. The set includes a birdhouse, complete with a pair of birds. You can find more fall-themed handmade card inspiration HERE.
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- Create a 5″ x 7″ card base. Cover the base with patterned paper, cut with the largest die in the 5″ x 7″ Matting Basics A set. (I used Simple Stories patterned paper from several years ago designed by Katie Pertiet; she is now creating products for 49 & Market.)
- With the Floral Foliage 1 set, cut pieces from Soft Finish cardstock, and color with Distress Inks. I used Brushed Silver cardstock for the bands on the barrel. Shape colored leaves with ball stylus tools. Add Finnabair black micro beads for the bird’s eyes.
- Stamp sentiment (SU set) in Potting Soil ink; cut with small tag die (I used a now-retired MFT tag.)
Looking for more inspiration? I previously used the Floral Foliage 1 die set on a Christmas card HERE. Save 10% off your entire order (with a minimum purchase of USD $25) at Elizabeth Craft Designs with the code PNWMANIS.
Beautiful fall barrel, Jean – love the colors on your leaves! Just found that set in my stash while doing some clean-up. Thanks for the inspiration to use it!!
I love how you coloured the leaves, very real! Overall, a very pretty card.
That card is so beautiful! Love the color on the leaves and the background is just perfect. Way to go!
WOW, this is my new favorite card. the colors are awesome and such a pretty scene.