Stamps -
Fruit Wreath stamp set
Happy Autumn block stamp
Papers -
Light green half-sheet, folded (I used the Mini Score-It Board)
Burgundy cardstock (I used a textured paper)
Dark Burundy designer paper (I used Basic Grey)
Pink designer paper (I used Basic Grey) - 3.75 x 4 inches
Warm Green designer paper scrap (I used Basic Grey)
Off-white scrap of cardstock
Versacolor Pigment inks - Bamboo, Bark, Burgundy, Grape, Green Tea, Paprika,
Pinecone, Split Pea
Other Supplies -
Thin pink cord
Cuttlebug embossing envelope - A2 Birds and Swirls
Rectangle die-cut templates - (I used Spellbinders # S4-132)
Tombow MonoMulti Glue
Instructions
Pinecone and Umber inks are great for weathering or edging papers and are staples in our color palette. For this card, however, where the tones are a bit more reddish, Bark works better to subtly bring out the tones of some of the other ink colors. Now for the project...
Start stamping the fruit border about 1-3/4 inches from the left edge of the paper, using the following stamps and inks:
Stamp Mini Apple/Peach in Burgundy.
Stamp Mini Grapes in Grape ink.
Stamp Mini Pear in Paprika.
Stamp Mini Grape Leaf in Green Tea.
Stamp Tiny Fruit Leaf in Bamboo.
Stamp Tiny Poplar Leaf in Split Pea
Stamp Mini Twisted Sprig in Bark. Set this paper aside.
Emboss the green cardbase with the Cuttlebugs A2 "Birds and Swirls" embossing envelope.
With the newly embossed green cardstock on a flat surface, scuff the raised areas with Bamboo ink. Set aside.
Run the Burgundy cardstock through the Cuttlebug using the same embossing envelope. Trim off a strip measuring just a tad bigger than half an inch wide (here I've used 9/16-inch wide). Repeat this step with the Dark Burgundy designer paper and this time, trim off a strip measuring 3/16-inch wide (or round it to a fourth-inch, if that's easier).
Glue these two strips on top of the card front. It is quite okay to cover up some of the stamping.
Using the rectangular die-cut template, cut a hole in the cardfront. The die-cut template I used here measures 1-7/8 x 2-3/8 inches. Now edge the inside of the hole and the outer edges of the paper with Bark ink.
Using Pinecone ink, stamp "Happy Autumn" on a strip of pink designer paper measuring about 9/16 by 2-1/4 inches. It doesn't have to be exact. Now edge the strip using Bark ink.
Glue the Happy Autumn strip behind the cardfront to where it bubbles outward. Now glue this ensemble to the green cardbase you finished earlier.
Locate your small piece of Warm Green designer paper and run it through the rectangular die-cut template. The one used here measures 1-3/8 x 1-3/4 inches. Lay the piece of paper flat and scuff the raised areas and the edges with Bark ink. Set aside.
On an off-white scrap of cardstock, stamp some Grapes and Grape Leaves. Here I used Grape and Burgundy inks on the top row and Green Tea on the bottom.
Cut out the images you just stamped and edge them with Bark ink.
Arrange your cut-outs on the Warm Green rectangle you worked on earlier and glue down. I'm using Tombow MonoMulti glue, which is the best glue I've found for doing paper crafts. It also smells good, an added bonus!
Now glue the fruit-embellished rectangle onto the cardfront.
Once you've punched holes in the sentiment strip and "sewed" using pink cord, you're all done!
What do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Fruit Wreath set. Today's winner is P. Kosko, who will be receiving the Indian Summer set! Congratulations P. Kosko!
Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry !
oh I love that card... Them leaves are awesome! Need more leaves that's for sure. Thanks for the chanc4es, Kathy Hering...
Posted by: Kathy Hering | October 20, 2009 at 06:32 AM
breathtaking--literally! I find myself holding my breath until I get to the end of the instructions each week. Your cards blow me away!
Posted by: Ink-Pattie | October 20, 2009 at 06:54 AM
This is definitely the kind of autumn I can enjoy. Beautiful card.
thanks much
Posted by: Linda w | October 20, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Beautiful autumn card!
Posted by: Debbie G | October 20, 2009 at 07:21 AM
What a wonderful Autumn card! stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | October 20, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Wonderful combinations of colors! I feel truly inspired each week when I log on this site.
Posted by: Debbie B. | October 20, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Susan -
Thank you for another wonderful tutorial. What I love about your stamps is the versatility they provide. Then there is the detail your stamps have and they are just so darn cute to boot!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | October 20, 2009 at 07:51 AM
I love the combo of fruit and leaves in this card!
Laureen
Posted by: Laureen | October 20, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Beautiful fall card, Susan and another great tutorial too. Love that pink cord on there just really adds to the card. Thanks for a chance to win too. Phyllis
Posted by: Phyllis M. | October 20, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Autumn is my FAVORITE season...I look forward to it all year...no kidding. :0) This is soooo beautiful! TFS & thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | October 20, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Susan, your cards get more beautiful each time. Love the autumn colors.
Posted by: PatS | October 20, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Love the card. You amaze me each week with your creations. So elegant!!
Posted by: Audrey | October 20, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Susan Wow I just love your cards and the colors are beautiful...I love Autumn it is my favorite time of the year!!! you keep me inspired...
Posted by: Steph | October 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM
This card is so pretty using the fall colors. I really like the group of fall leaves and touching the edges with the color which makes the leaves pop. Another wonderful creation from Susan. Thanks for the inspiration.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley Lee | October 20, 2009 at 10:40 AM
I wouldn't have considered pink a fall color, but it sure looks good in your example. Absolutely love that fruit border.
Posted by: Margaret | October 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Great card and I should use the border idea more often. This could easily be employed with one layer cards as well and on a smaller scale to give smaller cards an artsy feel. LOVE that stamp set as well.
Posted by: Susan S. | October 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Do so love your stamps--and this card is lovely!! Susan Z
Posted by: Susan Z | October 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Cool idea with the "bubble" sign and the green and pink are pretty together. What a fun job you must have working with stamps all day!!
Posted by: Wendy Bekx | October 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM
What an elegant card! Makes me want to sit down right now and try it. Your colors are so beautifully coordinated together.
I envy your creativity and versatility!
Posted by: Ann Christine | October 20, 2009 at 12:47 PM
What a pretty card. I love the fruits stamps. Very cute.
Posted by: Jenny McGee | October 20, 2009 at 03:23 PM
What a beautiful autumn card. I always look forward to seeing what you're going to make next.
Posted by: Traci Jordan | October 20, 2009 at 05:27 PM
This makes for such a pretty autumn card. I like the fruit stamps, which one doesn't normally associate with fall. The colors set off the design perfectly.
Posted by: Phyllis Freese | October 20, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Love the fruit border. Beautiful card Susan.
Posted by: Mary Mac | October 20, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Very nice card-Autumn is my favorite time of year.
Posted by: Sue D | October 20, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Small Stamps... Beautiful card!
Posted by: A L OCONNELL | October 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM