I really enjoy making cards, and probably do more in the fall than any other time of year. I keep a few birthday cards on the shelf for that last minute remembrance, but my favorite kind of stamping is in Autumn colors and themes. I’m known for sending Thanksgiving cards more than Christmas cards. I believe that people get so few in November, that they stand out as a token of friendship or love for family more than the ones in December. But cards are not the only thing we can stamp. So, today, let’s have some fun with stamps and stickers.
My stamping bench becomes a mess when I am creating cards like this! I pull out cut-outs, inks, stamps and stickers and let my creativity run wild for a bit.
You don’t have to have stamps and ink to make great cards. Using paper die cuts like THESE or THESE make it easy to give a handmade card. You can also find large assortments of Pumpkins, Leaves and Thanksgiving sets. A set of Thanksgiving Theme Papers will make card making fun. With this in mind, I glued a pretty patterned paper to gold card stock and added a horizontal bar of dark brown.
I added a die cut to the upper part.
Then, to finish it off, I put a sparkly fall leaf in the lower corner.
On this one, I put the brown bar vertically, then added the die cut on top of a dark red base for a frame.
It needed just a bit more, so an acorn is added to the bottom corner with a dimensional dot to raise it slightly off the surface.
Another fun element I have is a set of dimensional food items like this pie. Pairing it with my little chef makes a cute card.
I added the sentiment Happy Thanksgiving with the edges cut out a bit on a strip of rust color card stock on dimensional dots. The inside says “Bon Appetit!” I also stamp the envelopes, this time with a maple leaf.
This one also uses a die cut with pumpkins on the envelope.
Here are two cards made with stamps and leaves. The one on the left has dimensional leaves on a dark print with the sentiment at the bottom. The Thanksgiving card on the right has an embossed red paper over a gold card stock with a dimensional Skeleton Leaf. The stamped sentiment at the bottom is framed with a fall leaf print and accented with stick on rhinestones and a leaf cut out.
If you are into Halloween, this is one of my all time favorite cards.
This card is black card stock embossed with a spider web, then the owl in a tree is added with white embossing powder set with a heat gun. A little bat laughs on the envelope.
But don’t stop with cards! Stamping white bags for gifts and treats is fun too! Hand these treat bags out at your office or small group meeting to make everyone smile.
I put small loaves of homemade pumpkin bread and muffins in mine.
You can stock up on card making supplies at Amazon. This set of Assorted Autumn Color Card Stock had beautiful colors in 65/lb card stock 8-1/2×11 size perfect for handmade cards. Exactly half a sheet will fit an A2 Envelope. I generally buy the ivory color, but try these adorable Pumpkin Color A2 Envelopes with pumpkin print liners for more fall color. This set of 4 sheet of Fall Acrylic Stamps is a huge bargain, with fall and Thanksgiving themes. They have a 5-Sheet Halloween one, too, along with a Halloween Paper and Die Cuts set! The set of Acrylic Stamping Blocks make using clear stamps easy, and this set of Stamping Ink Pads is a great deal ! I adore this Vintage Fall Scrapbook Paper with its pretty prints. Brighter prints are on these Fall Printed Cardmaking Papers. These Grateful Fall paper die cuts are perfect for cards, no need for stamps with these. Get everything you need to have a great day with the kids or grandkids, not only this year, but for years to come. Sign up for a free 30-day trial for Amazon Prime to get free delivery, award-winning TV, exclusive deals, and more.
Today’s giveaway is sponsored by me! I don’t have a stamping affiliate anymore so I am pulling a fantastic assortment of new items including stamps, inks, stickers, die cuts, and more from my stash for you! To enter today’s drawing, just leave a comment on anything paper craft related. What do you like to craft for the fall season?
I’ve been experimenting with painting watercolor cards and will use my stamps for the message. Don’t like my handwriting. Lol
I used to make all of my cards. I go in cycles when I craft. I’ve been in a quilting cycle for years- the longest stop in the cycle of rotating crafts.
I usually make my Christmas cards now but i have 3 actively working on quilts and a wedding quilt to start.
I love to print autumnal quotes on colored cardstock, decorate them with stamped leaves, acorns, and other fall themed items, accent with burlap and frame in a 3-D setting. My favorite quote? “Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf’s a flower.”
Like you, I love cards. Not as many people send them anymore so it’s disappointing.
Stamping, machine embroidery and anything else I can find to embellish with.
I took a card making class years ago when my kids were little. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun creating unique items. I also used to embellish plain paint cans, tin or plastic, that you could buy at the craft store. They made great treat buckets. I enjoy creating fun and unique items that you can complete in an afternoon.
Your cards over the years have always been so impressive. My card making skills generally include fabric bit stitched onto note cards or fabric postcards with cardstock backings.
My first craft with paper was quilling, way back when I was a kid. My sisters and I made Christmas ornaments that way. Since then I have done some stamping on cards but I never made any that were as gorgeous as the ones you make! I do send a lot of cards for birthdays and holidays and like for them to have a personal touch. Often I make cards through Shutterfly with photos I have taken, but it would be fun to experiment with stamping again.
I am working on a journal that I am but all the things I am grateful for. I create it using a cereal box
Hi Carole. You have given me so many ideas. I am doing some fine line drawing with Autumn themes for display and cards. Thank you.
Alexandria
Beautiful cards and sentiments. I always love your cards. I too enjoy making cards in the Fall, and I find so much inspiration from yours.
You always make the prettiest cards, Carole! I enjoy seeing them. I’ve never done paper-crafting, mostly because I didn’t want to stock up on a bunch more stuff, lol! But I definitely admire what you do!
Your cards are always so thoughtful and inspired. The stamped bags make the food gifts even more special. Thank you for sharing.
You make such beautiful cards! I didn’t realize, but I should have known that Amazon had so many items for card crafting. Thanks for linking all those resources. I made a birthday card over the weekend, and I need to “clean” those stamps. The creative ways you layer your cards with all the elements is lovely.
I don’t get to see my favorite fall things anymore. We now live in the Nashville area. I miss the New England fall colors in the woods. Nothing here comes close. My closest paper related fall item is templates for quilting. I have recently discovered that the placement line for in the hoop applique can make a great quilting design.
Carole, beautiful cards. I don’t send out Thanksgiving cards, although I did when my mom was alive. I make quite a few Christmas cards, birthday cards throughout the year and unfortunately this year, too many sympathy cards. I enjoy using my die cuts and embossing folders for a bit of texture. Thanks for sharing your lovely creations. Niki
Love the cards! I am making some birthday cards for Fall Birthdays. You have motivated to make some thanksgiving ones now too! Yay! I love Fall!
I’ve mostly made thank you cards, but I have a little collection of various stamps & stickers & blanks. When the grandkids are a little older, we’ll be using them all again.
Love this information! For several years I belonged to a Crafting group and often a Stampin’ Up representative would be there demonstrating the latest & greatest in stamping info. Time passed, I rarely pull out my treasure trove of stamps and equipment. I’ve given away a great deal to others who continue their crafting. As we are trying to downsize our home, I have discovered more stored away stamping supplies so am trying to revive my hobby. Your ideas for adding die cuts is a fantastic revelation for me! Thanks for the stimulus to revitalize an old hobby!
I enjoy making thank you and Im thinking of you and gift card holders. I’ve been looking at paper fold craft ideas lately. I’ve made several card size pocket cards. I embellish them and put different items tucked inside the folds. I put a gift card, a hand written note or letter and perhaps a photo made with my small Kodak printer inside one fold. I put a few stickers in another fold and send them to friends as a “I’m Thinking of you” card.
I love making cards and decorations, especially window decorations. I also like making placecards for the table with scripture verses about being thankful.
It has a been forever since I’ve made cards! This year I’ve embroidered pillow tops — cat in a witch hat and a Jack o’lantern. I love making pillows as it is a big bang with little hard work!!
I like to make cards for Christmas and for ghe New Year. Your Fall/Thanksgiving cards are so beautiful and creative!
I have been making birthday cards for my family and friends for over 20 years. At most Thanksgiving’s that I hosted, I made my own place cards. Sometimes they were stamped others had autumn stickers, and they were always a lot of fun to make.
When my grandkids were teenagers and younger, I made Halloween cards for them. I googled Halloween riddles and wrote them on the inside of the cards. I used a letter stencil and cut out the answers and enclosed them inside the card. When the kids got their cards, they had to take the letters and arrange them to solve the riddle. They all said they had fun doing it. I usually start my Christmas cards in the fall.
How very clever!!
You do such a beautiful job with your cards. Do you need any supplies? Happy to pass some along!
Carole, I love your creativity. I like drying flowers for decorating cards. My to do list also has flower pounding on it for quilt blocks. I gave my rubber mallet away so I’ll need to purchase another before I can start that project. Thank you for so generously sharing your many talents.
Oh gosh, you remind me that I need to get started on my Christmas postcards! Eek!