Amaryllis Christmas Card with Embossed Details

Hello! I’m excited to share my second Christmas card created with with Spellbinders supplies in the Amaryllis Christmas Collection by Yana Smakula. You can see my first card HERE. You may notice that this card is more detailed than my first card, with the addition of a dry-embossed panel created with the Amaryllis Garden embossing folder from the collection. The embossed texture, floral element, and timeless sentiment come together to create a refined and elegant holiday card perfect for the season.

Amaryllis Christmas Card with Embossed Details

    • Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper. I used Echo Park paper from my stash.
    • Cut gold cardstock with the largest die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set. To soften the effect of the gold, cut a vellum oval with the same die. Adhere the ovals together in the center, which will be covered by the dry-embossed panel, and add to the card base.
    • Next, cut dark green cardstock with the next smallest die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set. Dry-emboss the oval with the Amaryllis Garden embossing folder and add to the card front.
    • With a die in the Yana’s Amaryllis set, cut the bloom from red cardstock. Carefully turn the piece over and tape from behind to keep the outline and interior pieces together. Cut two more blooms from darker red cardstock, removing the interior pieces and keeping the outlines. Next, adhere these together and adhere to the piece with the full bloom intact. Cut the flower once more from gold cardstock. Fussy-cut and add the gold stem to the bloom piece. Cut two leaves from gold cardstock.
    • Add the amaryllis to the card front with foam adhesive.
    • Press the Home for Christmas sentiment in Spruce ink on white cardstock. Cut with the coordinating die and add to the base of the assembled amaryllis.

Amaryllis Christmas Card with Embossed Details

Penny Black Autumn Greetings

Hello! Autumn is a time of warm colors, crisp air, and cozy vibes, and what better way to capture the beauty of the season than with a handmade card? Today, I’m sharing a fall-themed card featuring a die-cut pumpkin adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves. This card brings together all the wonderful elements of fall. I’ve used products exclusively from Penny Black, both new and old, to create it.

Penny Black Autumn Greetings

    • Stamp the Autumn is Calling sentiment in black ink on Sea Glass cardstock. Trim as necessary and add to an A2-size card base.
    • Dry emboss Algae cardstock with the Texture embossing folder. Add strip to the sentiment panel.
    • Cut a frame with the largest die in the Stitched Frames set from a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cardstock panel. Add frame to the card background.
    • Cut Pumpkin Blooms elements from Soft Finish cardstock. Apply Distress inks to color.
    • Cut Leaves from Soft Finish cardstock. Apply Distress inks to color.
    • Add pumpkin and leaves to card front with dot and foam adhesive.

Penny Black Autumn Greetings


Spellbinders | Autumn Barn Scene

Hello!  As F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” It’s the perfect time to send warm thoughts and thanks to those who’ve made a difference in your life. This card, featuring a peaceful barn nestled in an autumn landscape is ideal for expressing gratitude during the fall season. This card, created with this month’s Large Die of the Month at Spellbinders – “Picture Perfect Autumn” – is perfect for sending a thoughtful thank you during the cozy autumn months.

Spellbinders | Autumn Barn Scene

    • Create a 5″ x 7″ card base and cover with a panel of Sea Glass cardstock debossed with the Tiny Dots folder.
    • Cut elements with dies in the Large Die of the Month set from a variety of color cardstock. I used Distress Inks when necessary to add shading.
    • Assemble elements as required. Add to scene with dot and foam adhesive.

The scene created with the Large Die of the Month captures the beauty of autumn with vibrant colors and intricate details that draw you in.

Spellbinders | Autumn Barn Scene


Spellbinders | Fall Wreath Card

Hello! As the leaves begin to turn, there’s no better time to create a card that captures the warmth and togetherness of the season. This fall-themed wreath card pairs a Spellbinders die set with a BetterPress sentiment.

Spellbinders | Fall Wreath Card

    • Dry-emboss a Teal Topaz panel with the Deco Holiday folder and add to an A2-size card base.
    • Color white cardstock with a variety of Distress Ink colors and cut with dies in the Build-A-Wreath set.
    • Assemble flowers, bow, and twig wreath. Add to card background.
    • BetterPress All Seasons Autumn Sentiments sentiment on Snowdrift cardstock with Icing on the Cake ink. Cut with coordinating die. I have been experimenting with a number of different inks. I really liked how well this Catherine Pooler ink worked.
    • Add sentiment to card with foam adhesive.

Do you hang a fall wreath on your door?

Spellbinders | Fall Wreath Card


Gnome & Mushroom Home in Cozy Autumn Hues

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share a delightful fall-themed card that features an adorable gnome standing beside a charming mushroom house, accompanied by a friendly snail and a cheerful “hello” sentiment. Created with Spellbinders dies, the card’s warm palette of teals, yellow, orange, brown, and green brings the essence of fall to life.

Gnome & Mushroom Home in Cozy Autumn Hues

Gnome & Mushroom Home in Cozy Autumn Hues

For more seasonal inspiration, check out this post where I shared a roundup of fall-themed cards.