A Fall/Autumn Inspired Project with Shady Designs

October 07, 2024

A Fall/Autumn Inspired Project with Shady Designs

Today, I'm sharing a simple yet stunning card idea inspired by the vibrant colours of autumn. I will be using Shady Designs' Oh So Circular stamp set, will create a beautiful, layered card that captures the essence & the colours of the season.

This project has a YouTube step by step video HOWEVER, I have also included written step by step instructions in this blog post.

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Crafting Together With All Brands YouTube Hop

Each month a wonderful bunch of creatives from Crafting Together With All Brands (full list below), get together and create original, new content around one theme. Each of us brings a different take on the them, using a range of products & crafting styles. Great way to see lots of ideas to kick start your mojo!

This months theme is "Fall Crafts" and I have been inspired by the colours of Fall/Autumn for my project. Click on image below to watch my YouTube video or in case that doesn't work, click HERE

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Who is taking part this month? Click on each person's name to go to their video.

Me - Lou Sims

Dawn Ditchburn - Shiny Silver Treasures

Rachel Harries

Tom Woodhead-McConnell

Carole Davis

Sharon Iannuzzi - Crafty Duck Designs

Sharon Goold

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Card project step by step

Materials:

Shady Designs Oh So Circular stamp set
Shady Designs Blooming Circles stamp set
Cardstock
Distress inks (autumnal colours like orange, red, yellow, brown)
Adhesive & 3D foam pads
Sentiment stamp or handwritten message

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Create a Background: Start by blending distress inks around the edge of your 5.5" x 5.5" card to create a vibrant autumnal background.
Stamp the Circles: Position the Oh So Circular stamps on the background and stamp using a darker ink colour. I chose to use Versafine Clair Fallen Leaves.
Stamp the inner circle: With the smaller circle design, stamp first with the lighter distress inks and then again with the darker distress ink concentrating around the edges.
Add Dimension: For a more textured look, consider embossing the main image with a coordinating embossing powder.
Create a Focal Point: Stamp different accessory stamps, colour & cut out. Also choose a sentiment that suits the card which will be your focal point.
Finishing Touches: Add any additional embellishments or details to complete your card.

This simple yet effective cardmaking project is a great way to embrace the beauty of autumn and create a unique and personalised card. Remember to have fun and experiment with different techniques and colour combinations. I had to try a different colour as loved how quickly the card came together.

Doesn't it look completely different in blue! Could even be a winter themed card. I've even shocked myself!

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Until next time, take care,

Lou
xxx