Holiday Handmade Happiness

Each time I write a post I can’t help but think how fast the time has past since we last got together. I guess they do say that the older you get the faster time goes by. That’s so true. Well here it is Thanksgiving once again. These are the projects we made at the last workshop. I’m not sure which set and which DSP I like better, the Guilded Autumn or the Forever Greenery. They are both so rich in color and texture, with the Guilded Autumn DSP showing off it’s beautiful copper foil and the Forever Greenery showing off all the beautiful shades of green we have to offer. So beautiful.

Have you seen our mini Paper Pumpkin boxes? They’re adorable and so versatile. Our beautiful Guilded Autumn set shows off our light Mint Macron and bold Cajun Craze contrast in colors. They have a variety of uses.

Project recipe:

Base:

Cajun Craze c/s = 5-¼” x 3-½”
Mint Macron c/s = 3-¼” x 5″ (Emboss w/Greenery mini embossing folder)

Label:

Cajun Craze c/s = 3″ x 2″
Mint Macron c/s = 1-¾” x 2-¾”
Very Vanilla c/s = 1-½” x 2-½”

Middle DSP wide strip = 2″ x 3-½”

Middle DSP thin strip = 1″ x 3-½”

Die cut 2 leaves out of leaf die one in Mint Macron c/s and one in Early Espresso c/s

Use 1 Square Vellum Doily under top label

Showing off the beautiful Guilded Autumn DSP

Card Recipe:

Card Base = Mint Macron c/s 4-¼” x 5-½”

Emboss 3-½” on right side of card only

Cut 2 strips of DSP 1″ x 5-½”

Label Base: Cajun Craze Scallop Oval Die & Very Vanilla Stitched Oval Die

Stamp and punch lots of leaves out of Very Vanilla c/s using Cajun Craze, Mint Macron and Early Espresso Ink

Die cut some leaves out of copper foil c/s

Use Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack to make the bow

This is the beautiful Forever Greenery DSP. The entire package is so beautiful

Card Recipe

Card Base = Mint Macron c/s 4-¼” x 11″

Score at: 5-½”

Cut top flap at: 2-¾”

Turn card sideways

Left side Flap DSP = 4″ x 2-½”

Label Base = Mint Macron c/s (the piece you cut off the top flap) 4-¼” x 2-¾”

DSP = 4″ x 2-½”

Whisper White top label = 3-⅜” x 1-⅞” (stamp background leaves with Pear Pizzaz and Pretty Peacock Ink

Use Dimensionals to raise label

Use Old Olive ribbon and Gold thin cord

This card really shows the beautiful copper foil n the DSP. Very Pretty

Card Recipe:

Card Base = Cajun Craze c/s 4-¼” x 5-½”

Whisper White layer = 4″ x 5-¼”

DSP = 3-¼” x 4-¾”

Punch circles out of Very Vanilla and Cajun Craze with 2-½”, 2-¼” & 2″ circle punches

Use Soft Suede and Cajun Craze Ink

Card Recipe:

Card Base = Whisper White 4-¼” x 5-½”

Just Jade c/s layer 4″ x 5-¼”

Cut 3 1″ x 5-¼” DSP Strips

Label = Whisper White Label Me Lovely & Just Jade (cut Just Jade label in ½ and stretch to fit)

Stamp label with Pear Pizzaz and Pretty Peacock

Product List

Mini Paper Pumpkin B0xes [153069]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138337]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119684]	Forever Fern Bundle (English) [154094]	Greenery Embossing Folders [152716]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650]	Gather Together Bundle [153036]	Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520]	Beautiful Autumn Bundle (English) [155189]	Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [153553]