Showing posts with label Fun for Fall Bundle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fun for Fall Bundle. Show all posts

September 28, 2026

Three Fun for Fall Handmade Cards

 Have you ever wanted to make a fall card but felt stuck between “too plain” and “too complicated”? That is exactly why I brought the Fun for Fall Bundle back to Stampin’ Sundays. These three handmade cards start in different places: pretty paper, a little die-cut scene, and a sweet image to color. You can choose the one that fits your time and mood. A damp central New York evening called for tea with honey at my craft table, and these cheerful fall characters made the room feel a bit warmer.

Let the patterned paper take the lead

For the quickest card, I started with a Pool Party base and a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Painted Patch Designer Series Paper. I cut about 1 3/4" from the end, flipped that piece over, and placed the two patterns together on the card front. One sheet gives you a coordinated color combination without the long debate over matching paper. A die-cut Nested Essentials rectangle holds “Hoping your day is wonderful,” while two small ribbon loops and a few Pool Party dots finish the design. If you are new to cardmaking, try this first. You can use the same layout with nearly any two-sided paper and greeting you already own.

Build a little fall scene from back to front

The cornfield card has more pieces, but the order keeps it manageable. I put a strip of Hydrangea Hue gingham along the bottom of a white panel, then stamped “This is something to crow about” near the top. I stamped the hay bale and two crows, colored the birds with Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends, and die cut the corn stalks, corn, fence, and characters. The trick is to assemble the scene like a stage: stalks first, corn next, fence in front, then hay and crows raised on Dimensionals. That layering makes the corn look as though it is actually growing behind the fence. Low tack tape helps hold the dies while cutting, and a fine-tip bottle of liquid glue makes the narrow stems and fence much less fiddly. Die cut a few extra pieces while your machine is out; those leftovers can jump-start another project.

Color the scarecrow without aiming for perfection

My favorite little character might be the scarecrow. I stamped him in black hybrid ink on a 3" x 4" white panel, using a positioning platform so I could deepen the impression with a second pass. Give the ink a moment to dry before coloring. I used watercolor pencils for his yellow face, brown hat, straw hair, Cajun Craze shirt and patches, and Night of Navy overalls. Put a little more pencil near the edge of a shape, then pull the color toward the middle with a Blender Pen. You do not have to fill every bit of white space with pencil. The pen softens the marks and does much of the blending for you. Scribble it on scrap paper until clear before changing colors. A Cajun Craze mat leaves a slim border around the finished panel, and three matching dots tie the whole card together.

Pick the card that fits your day

If you have ten minutes, let the paper do the work. If you feel like playing, build the cornfield. If coloring helps you unwind, sit down with the scarecrow. Each approach gives you a beginner-friendly handmade fall card with enough detail to make it feel special. Which would you make first: the paper-swap greeting, the crows, or the scarecrow? Tell me in the comments, save this post for a fall crafting day, and grab the printable directions through my email or blog.






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July 6, 2026

3 Easy Fall Handmade Cards You'll Want to Make This Season

 Can you believe we're already starting to think about fall crafting?

If you're anything like me, you love getting ahead on seasonal cards without feeling overwhelmed. That's exactly why I couldn't wait to share the adorable Fun for Fall Bundle from the new July Online Exclusives.

This bundle is filled with charming scarecrows, playful crows, sweet sentiments, and coordinating dies that make creating fall cards surprisingly easy. During this week's Sunday Live, I created three simple cards that are perfect for beginners but still have plenty of personality.

Let's take a closer look!

Card #1: Layering Designer Series Paper Makes a Big Impact

Sometimes the prettiest cards are the simplest ones.

For the first card, I combined two coordinating patterns from the Regals Designer Series Paper with layered black mats and one of my favorite Everyday Arches Dies.

The little scarecrow becomes the star of the card without needing lots of extra embellishments.

A few simple details make all the difference:

  • Layer patterned paper with narrow black mats for definition.
  • Pop up your focal image with Dimensionals for added depth.
  • Finish with a few Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots for a warm fall feel.

It's clean, cheerful, and comes together quickly.

Card #2: You Don't Have to Use the Whole Stamp


One of my favorite tips from this week's Live was showing that you don't always have to use an entire stamped image.

Instead of cutting out the full scarecrow, I only used the upper portion peeking out from behind a stitched circle. It completely changes the look of the image and stretches your supplies even further.

I also added a narrow embossed Balmy Blue strip using one of the new Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders.

It's a small detail, but it adds beautiful texture without overwhelming the design.

Sometimes thinking outside the box with your stamps gives you even more creative possibilities.

Card #3: Simple Stamping with a Touch of Humor


These little crows absolutely stole the show.

The sentiment "This is Something to Crow About!" is fun, playful, and perfect for celebrating all kinds of accomplishments.

Instead of leaving the sentiment as one long strip, I cut it apart and layered the pieces over a stitched circle. It's an easy design trick that creates movement and adds interest.

If you've ever hesitated to cut apart a sentiment, don't be afraid! As long as you trim carefully, you can create so many different looks.

My Favorite Coloring Combination

Several viewers asked how I colored the scarecrow, so here are the Stampin' Blends I used:

  • Darling Duckling
  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Cherry Cobbler
  • Pecan Pie
  • Crumb Cake (or Ivory for skin)
  • Mossy Meadow

These warm fall colors bring the scarecrow to life while keeping everything soft and cheerful.

Don't Forget Your Free Tutorial

If you're on my mailing list, your printable PDF tutorial is arriving in your inbox otherwise, you can grab it right here..

Inside you'll find:

  • Complete measurements
  • Supply list
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Photos of all three cards

And remember...

This month's Fun for Fall class is FREE with a $40 order (before shipping and tax) placed by July 15th. I'll mail you all of the prepared cardstock and consumable supplies so you can recreate these cards at home using your own stamps and inks.

I hope these projects inspire you to start creating for fall a little early!

I'd love to hear from you in the comments: Which card is your favorite—the Hay There scarecrow, the Congratulations card, or the playful crows?

Happy stamping!

– Katrina

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