Fall is finally here, and with it comes all the warm colors, cozy textures, and seasonal inspiration we crave in the craft room. This week, I had the absolute joy of working with Stampin’ Up!’s Amber Autumn Bundle, and let me tell you—this suite is a showstopper. Between the earthy tones, metallic accents, and timeless fall imagery, it’s everything you need to make heartfelt, seasonal cards.
Whether you’re a seasoned stamper or just dipping your toes into cardmaking, these projects are quick, simple, and oh-so-elegant. Grab a cozy drink, pull up a chair, and let’s dive in!
🍂 Autumn Wishes with Rich Layers
The first card we created featured a Gray Granite card base paired with the Autumn Twall Designer Series Paper. The earthy patterns—complete with woodland critters and rustic textures—make the perfect backdrop.
The sentiment “Autumn Wishes” was stamped in Early Espresso ink on a stitched circle, then accented with hand-colored acorns and leaves. A few streaked dots were the final touch, adding a subtle bit of shine.
✨ Tip: Don’t be afraid to use up those small leftover DSP strips on the inside of your cards. It ties everything together beautifully!
🌾 Blessed to Have You in My Life
The second card kept things wonderfully simple and showcased the softer, vintage look of the suite. Using a Very Vanilla card base and coordinating DSP, I added the heartfelt sentiment “Blessed to have you in my life.”
Layering Early Espresso cardstock behind the designer paper gave it just enough contrast, while a touch of linen thread added texture. It’s a reminder that sometimes less really is more.
✨ Memory Moment: As I worked with this paper, I was instantly transported back to my great aunt and uncle’s 70s wallpaper—it had the same vintage toile look. Isn’t it funny how paper can spark memories?
🎃 Thanks with Pumpkins and Shine
The last design highlighted the Earthen Toned Metallics—a deep chocolate shimmer that’s even more stunning in person. Paired with richly colored pumpkins, squash, and corn (thank you Stampin’ Blends!), this card sparkled with fall abundance.
The metallic die-cut background gave an elegant frame for the focal image, while the sentiment “Thanks” finished it off with warmth and gratitude.
✨ Coloring Tip: Speed up your process by prepping extras. I colored one full image during prep so I didn’t have to make you sit through it on video—and it’s a great trick to batch-stamp and color multiple images at once!
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✨ More Cozy Inspiration
This season is full of crafting opportunities:
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🎄 The October Paper Pumpkin Kit—“Cozy Christmas”—will create 9 festive cards with coordinating envelopes.
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🎁 A brand-new Advent Calendar Kit drops September 23rd (don’t wait, these will sell out fast!).
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✂️ World Card Making Day is October 4th, and Stampin’ Up! will host a craft-along with a special kit.
And don’t forget—I’ve created the Card Design Genie to help you design layouts, fun folds, and color combos in seconds. It’s free to use, and you can find it right on my blog.
Wrapping It Up
The Amber Autumn Bundle truly captures the magic of the season—rich colors, rustic textures, and heartwarming sentiments that make your handmade cards extra special. Whether you’re sending autumn wishes, a note of thanks, or simply letting someone know you’re blessed to have them, this suite makes it easy to create something meaningful.
💌 I’d love to know: Which of the three cards was your favorite? Drop a comment, save this post for inspiration, or hop over to my shop to grab your own Amber Autumn Bundle before it’s gone.
Happy crafting, my friends!