Autumn

Soft Seedlings Swap

Have you ever participated in a card swap? They can be a lot of fun. Last weekend, I met up with some of my stamping friends in Arizona and we exchanged cards.

Card Swap

Normally, when you participate in a Card Swap, you will make several of the same card. For example, in this swap, there were 27 participants. Everyone made 28 cards (an extra for the display board), and we exchanged them one-for-one. So, I came home with 27 different cards! It’s a great way to get new ideas and samples of products you may not own.

Soft Seedlings Swap Card

I made 28 of these cards for the swap I participated in. My friend LaAnna came over to help me put these together. She’s always there when I need her, and I appreciate her!

Soft Seedlings

This stamp set was one of the first to catch my eye in the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog. I love the maple leaf and the fun little seedlings. We always called these “whirlybirds” when I was growing up. I also love the pretty font for the greetings.

This is a stand-alone stamp set…. no punches or dies, just beautiful images.

The Fixin’s

Product List
Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English)
Deckled Rectangles Dies
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Stamparatus
Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder
Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim
Linen Thread
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Paper Snips
Bone Folder
Paper Trimmer
Take Your Pick
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Freshly Brewed Projects – Ways With Shapes

I am joining my friends from Australia again today as we play with our shaped dies….. squares, circles, hearts, stars, etc.  I can’t wait to see what everyone does with their shapes.

I’ve been wanting to make a slimline card, so I decided to use my squares to make a shaker card.  Slimline cards are very popular right now.  If you haven’t tried one yet, they’re really fun.  Simply cut your card base to 8 1/2 x 7, and fold it to 8 1/2 x 3 1/2.  Then, just decorate however you choose!

I am totally in love with the Gilded Autumn Suite on page 45 of the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog.  I’ve used it in several projects lately, including a fun fold and a Stampin’ Surprise card with my friends and customers.

I just love the little leaves and acorn stamps.  What could be better?  How about punches to cut them all out?!!  I used the Sequins for Everything on Page 66 to fill my little shaker squares.  This set of sequins has four different color groups for any occasion!

Of course a card is never finished until you’ve stamped and decorated the inside.  I stamped the little leaves, and added a couple of punched acorns to finish my card.

I hope you enjoyed this project.  If so, I’d love for you to comment below.

And, be sure to visit the blogs below to see what my friends have been up to with their shape dies!