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Beautiful Autumn themed card swaps by my Team.

November 4, 2026

Today I’m sharing two card swaps by my talented team members. Our theme was Autumn or Halloween.

First is a stunning card made by Tracey. She used the new Stampin’ Hot Foil system here:

I was absolutely blown away by this card! She used the Lustrous Leaves hot foil dies seen here. It includes a set of masks that allow you to add gorgeous colors using Blending Brushes.

Here’s a photo of the bundle:

Her colors include Lost Lagoon with Crisp Cantaloupe. The silver hot foil details really makes the leaves stand out!

The greeting is stamped on a Spotlight on Nature die-cut. See those here.

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Next is a sweet fall card made by Candy.

She used the Simple Leaves bundle seen here.

Her colors include Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Berry Burst and Old Olive. The neat embossing folder is called Textured Tree Ring and can be found here. It’s on the Last Chance list and available while supplies last. It’s reduced in price too!

I’ll share another Team swap card tomorrow; stay tuned!

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Beautiful Fall card swaps!

October 5, 2021
Look at these stunning swaps made by my Team. Our theme for September's swap was autumn cards.

Annette created this first one using a innovative sponging technique

I'm sure you cannot guess how she did this …..!

It features the Welcoming Woods stamp set seen here. She used a variety of colors like Highland Heather, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Misty Moonlight.

Here's how she did it: She gathered up a sheet of plastic wrap and dabbed it in ink a few times. Then she dabbed it horizontally across her stamped image piece. With each color change, she re-rolled the plastic wrap & blended the previous one a bit to achieve a beautiful sunset look.

She added some of the leaves from the stamp set to the inside as well.

This next card made by Karen features a bunch of beautiful metallic products!
- Detailed Pumpkin dies seen here
- Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed dots
- Paper Lattice (annual catalog)
- Copper Foil sheets (annual catalog)
- Tasteful Textiles embossing folder
- Vellum card stock
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This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.
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3 options for my Christmas Card class;, attend, kit to go or tutorial!

October 4, 2021

Here's the 2nd of my 3 Christmas card classes I'm offering this year. I love planning & designing for these classes!

*Opt in to attend this class by October 5th.

If you want the pre-cut kit to go click here. Or just the PDF tutorial click here.

We'll make 3 of each card at class and of course you'll stamp your envelopes to coordinate as well.

Stamp sets: Tidings & Trimmings, Snowflake Wishes, Peaceful Cabin, Perfectly Plaid & Merry Snowflakes

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Highland Heather, Pacific Point, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Garden Green

**Click here to see all of my tutorials, kits to go and glue stands.

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All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free!

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

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Gorgeous Leaves paired with the Timber embossing folder

October 1, 2021
Today I get to share two cards made by my talented Team members who used the beautiful Gorgeous Leaves bundle seen here. I shared a bunch earlier this week as well. Click here to see them.

First is a beautiful card made by Marilyn. Her colors include Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Old Olive & Crushed Curry.

It's hard to see in this photo but after she stamped the background she ran it through the die-cutting machine with the Timber embossing folder.

Her die-cut leaves are darker than the normal hues since she sponged the corresponding color over each one. Neat effect!

Measurements:
- Crumb Cake 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- Cajun Craze 3 3/4" X 5" & Stitched So Sweetly die-cut 2 1/2" X 3 5/8"
- Vanilla 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" & 2 1/8" X 3 1/4"
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Next is a lovely card made by Deloris. She also used the Timber embossing folder seen here.

She also added a strip of the Cork specialty paper. This paper can be found in the Holiday catalog on page 55. It sure adds a neat touch to autumn or men's cards!

Her colors include Early Espresso, Cajun Craze & Bumblebee.

Measurements:
- Early Espresso card 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
- Cajun Craze 3 3/4" X 5"
- White 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
- Cork 1" X 4 1/2"
- Bumblebee 1/4" X 4 1/2" strip
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