Fall - Right as Rain

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.

- 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.

Snuggle Season | Winter Fox Card

Hello! There’s something special about the colder weather that brings out a love for all things cozy and warm. Today, I’m sharing a charming seasonal card featuring an adorable fox wearing a buffalo check hat, perfect for the “snuggle season.”

- Cut fox and hat with dies in the Whimsical Winter Critters and Festive Ornaments set. Assemble.
- BetterPress sentiment in black ink with the All Seasons Winter plate. Cut with coordinating die.
- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Add fox and sentiment to card front with foam adhesive.

With just a focal die and a well-chosen sentiment, you can quickly create an impactful card that’s perfect for a number of occasions. I shared a similar card with another critter HERE.

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.

- 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 Scarecrow Card

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share an autumn-themed card featuring the Spellbinders “Autumn Scare Crow” die set – this month’s Small Die of the Month offering. This card showcases a charming scarecrow standing in a field, with a pumpkin patch sign welcoming the harvest season.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper. Ink edges, adding more ink along the bottom to create a ground.
- Color Bristol paper with Distress Inks in a variety of colors. While this is more time-consuming than cutting from color cardstock, the technique offers variety in color that is not possible with solid color cardstock.
- With dies in the Small Die of the Month set, cut pieces and assemble as necessary.
- Add elements to card background, using foam adhesive to achieve dimension.

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.

- 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?