Fall is officially in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season than with cozy cardmaking? This week during Stampin’ Sundays with Katrina, I featured the Autumn Trees Bundle from Stampin’ Up! and let me tell you—it’s a gorgeous set for capturing those warm, earthy autumn vibes. Whether you love layered leaves, sweet little deer silhouettes, or just the magic of fall colors, this bundle delivers.
Why I Love the Autumn Trees Bundle
The Autumn Trees bundle is all about versatility. While it doesn’t include sentiments, it shines with beautiful images—think stately trees, falling leaves, and woodland critters. This makes it the perfect companion for any sentiment set you already own (I used a few from the Amber Autumn set). Pairing images with sentiments lets you stretch your creativity and customize your cards for any occasion.
Pro tip: If you don’t have a sentiment set handy, reach for a versatile one like The Right Words. It has a little bit of everything from thank-yous to birthdays.
Three Simple but Stunning Fall Cards
1. Grateful For You
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Base: Thick Very Vanilla (11" x 4¼", scored at 5½")
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Design: Layered Designer Series Paper cut diagonally and mounted on Early Espresso cardstock.
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Focal Point: A die-cut tree adorned with leaves in Pumpkin Pie, Darling Daffodil, and Mossy Meadow.
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Finishing Touch: Old Olive twine tied in a neat bow and the sentiment “Grateful For You.”
👉 Tip: When cutting DSP on the diagonal, stack two pieces together and slice at once. Then mix-and-match patterns for effortless variety.
2. Autumn Wishes
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Base: Early Espresso (11" x 4¼", scored at 5½").
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Design: That beautiful Toile Designer Series Paper for a cozy background.
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Focal Point: A die-cut deer paired with a simple oval label stamped “Autumn Wishes.”
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Inside: Don’t forget to stamp a sweet deer in the corner—it makes the inside as charming as the outside.
👉 Tip: Shape dies (like ovals and labels) are gold! Use them across your entire crafting stash, not just with the set they came from.
3. Thanks
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Base: Cajun Craze (8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼").
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Design: A strip of DSP across the center.
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Focal Point: A stamped tree inked in Old Olive, then “bumped” with Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze for a multicolored look. The trunk was colored with Stampin’ Blends.
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Accents: A deer silhouette die-cut from Early Espresso, paired with a popped-up “Thanks” sentiment and a twine bow.
👉 Tip: Try the “bumping technique” for leaves. Stamp your tree in a base color, then lightly dab on other fall colors for a natural, blended look.
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Tips for Using Sentiment-Free Sets
One of the biggest takeaways from working with the Autumn Trees bundle is that image-only sets are more flexible than you think. They let you:
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Mix and match with ANY sentiment in your collection.
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Create cards that can stay sentiment-free until you’re ready to gift them.
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Focus on techniques like die-cut layering, ink blending, and color play.
So, don’t shy away from a set that’s “missing” sentiments—think of it as an open invitation to get creative!
Special October Offers You Don’t Want to Miss
🍁 Join Stampin’ Up! for only $35 starting October 1st! Choose $125 in product, get free shipping, catalogs, business supplies, and even a past Paper Pumpkin kit. Or, join for $99 and pick $185 in product. Either way, it’s one of the best deals I’ve ever seen.
🎄 October Paper Pumpkin – Cozy Christmas: Create nine heartfelt Christmas cards with flocked accents and coordinating envelopes. Subscribe by October 10th to get yours.
🎁 Advent Calendar: A limited-time “12 Days of Gifting” kit full of crafty surprises. Perfect for yourself or as a gift!
Wrapping Up
These three Autumn Trees cards were such a joy to create, and they truly capture the spirit of the season. I hope you’re inspired to pull out your fall colors and start creating!
👉 Which card was your favorite—Grateful For You, Autumn Wishes, or Thanks? Drop a comment below and let me know!
And don’t forget to join me next week—we’re kicking off Christmas crafting season! 🎄
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