For my first post, I created an autumn-themed card featuring the new stamp set, Fall Friends Stamp Set. This 4×4 stamp set features a sweet dog and cat duo, enjoying a nap on the porch with a rocking chair and decorations for autumn . . . perfect for creating cards for friends and family this fall! This set also has a coordinating die, Fall Friends Die Set.

Lately, I have been obsessed with double layer stenciling using Distress Oxide inks. Today’s card is no exception . . . I used a grid stencil from my stash and the Pumpkin Patch Stencil to create what resulted in a 3D-like background. I loved how it turned out!

Card Details:

• I blended “Fossilized Amber,” “Rusty Hinge,” and “Vintage Photo” inks over a grid stencil onto a 4”x 5.25” piece of white card stock.
• After this layer dried, I used the same three inks to blend again over the Pumpkin Patch Stencil.
• I sponged “Vintage Photo” on again to give a finished look to the four edges.
• I colored the adorable scene of the napping dog and cat with alcohol markers from the Fall Friends Stamp Set. I used the coordinating Fall Friends Die Set to cut it out,then adhered it to the stenciled background layer.
• My sentiment “Hello Fall” was white heat embossed on navy card stock, die cut, and foam mounted above my scene.
• I framed the finished layer using the same navy card stock and then adhered it to a A2 card base.

I hope I inspired you to start you autumn-themed cards if you have not done so yet. Stay tuned to a very “haunted” Halloween card next Monday!