Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Handmade Fall Cards for My Grandchildren

There's nothing I like to make more than cute cards for my grandchildren.  This first one I gave to my grandson Atticus because I thought he'd love the adorable fox image.


I stamped the fox image separately, colored it in, and popped it up on dimensionals.  The leaves were cut using a die cutting machine.


The acorn was also stamped, colored and cut out separately, then glued to the page.  The circle panels were cut using Spellbinder's dies.  I cut one ordinary circle out of designer paper that coordinates with the background designer paper.  Then I cut a second circle, this one with scallops, out of olive green card stock.  The sentiment is a MFT die cut, and I cut it twice, once in white and once in rust, then I stamped a sentiment on it.


This is the card I made for my granddaughter.  I used a retired Crafty Secrets vintage fall image and lots of colorful, coordinating designer paper to make this card.


First, I colored image in using all fall colors, then I cut it out and layered it twice, once on purple paper, then on orange.  I used three different fall prints on this card, stamping the sentiment on the solid purple panel.  I then stamped a small leaf, colored it, fussy-cut it out, and glued it at the end of the sentiment.

For embellishments,  I added a couple of purple adhesive crystals to the far upper right corner of the card and a double, rustic bow above the sentiment.


Finally, this was a card I didn't make but it was sent to me in celebration of my birthday.  Because my birthday lands in fall, the creator used fall images for my card.



I love how they tied a knot with rustic twine above the acorns.



Have a Great Day!  Amy

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20 comments:

  1. Fantastic cards, Amy! I'm sure the grans loved them.
    Amalia
    xo

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  2. How cute, I like them all. Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 85. Shared.

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  3. These are all such lovely cards to give AND receive! That fox stamp is so adorable.

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    1. Thanks so much! Isn't he? I love the fox image. He's one of my favorite stamps.

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  4. Have missed seeing your cards and Bible journaling activities. I am so glad that we have moved away from just using browns and golds for fall, and now see purples and blues. My Oklahoma friend says pink is very big there for fall.

    Darling cards that will be keepsakes for your grands for a long time to come. Labors of love.

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I've seen a lot of pink fall posts...drives me crazy actually. I like the natural fall colors. Save the pink for spring!

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  5. Beautiful cards! Love the colours and the composition. A Very Happy Birthday to you!

    -Soma

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  6. Very pretty and festive cards! Happy birthday!

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  7. Lovely cards Amy. I'm sure they're prized by your grandchildren. Thanks for linking

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  8. I love the layers, textures, and colors on these cards. (and the little fox is adorable) The grandchildren will remember them for many years to come. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-up 38.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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  9. I hope you had a wonderful birthday Amy. Your cards are SO cute! Congrats for being a Featured Guest at Inspire Me Monday #561 at Create With Joy! :-)

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  10. I have no idea how I missed these cards but glad I saw you were featured at Inspire me Mondays. These are absolutely darling with the most perfectly selected images. Stunning fall colors on both, especially loving the addition of the purple sentiment banner on Alethea's card.
    And you received such a beautiful card for your birthday too! Perfect for a fall birthday!

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    1. Yes, I saw we were both featured! How exciting is that? Thanks so much!

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