Apples in Autumn

I am just loving this fall weather here in TX these days. It was a long time coming, but now we have those wonderful cool mornings and cool evenings to offset the warm afternoons each day. Now's the time for hay rides, apple-picking, pumpkin carving, and watching the leaves change color.

For my creation today, I wanted to use the apple die cut card from Creative Cuts and More and have it shout "autumn." I used the Mono Dies technique from Technique Junkies on the front of this card. The smaller apples are from a Martha Stewart punch, and they coordinate perfectly with all the apple die cuts from Creative Cuts and More.

For the sentiment, I used a small square of kraft cardstock, stamped the sentiment with brown ink, and then stamped Holly's Tattered Background with Versamark ink over the sentiment. That background gives the kraft cardstock a sort of cracked bark, woodsy feel.

Happy Autumn!

Die Cuts: Apple Window Square Scallop Card cut from Parakeet Bazzill Canvas cardstock
Stamps: Autumn Blessings (retired SNSS), Holly's Tattered Background (I Brake for Stamps)
Ink: Bamboo Leaves Memento, Versamark, Rich Cocoa Memento
Other: Martha Stewart apple punch, sponge

Apple of my Eye

It finally feels like fall here in Texas, and I was inspired to create a warm, homespun apple card using this fabulous Apple Window Square Scallop Card from Creative Cuts and More. This card is cut from the gorgeous dark green Ivy Bazzill Canvas cardstock.

To contrast with the dark green cardstock, I chose to stamp a houndstooth background with red ink onto some smooth white cardstock. The background just looked a bit too clean and "white", so I distressed it by sponging some Antique Linen distress ink all over.

How do you like the little pieces of wood on this card? Yes, that is real wood! LOL I found a small bag of wood slices at Walmart in the floral section, and this provides the perfect country feel for my apple card. :-)



Die Cut from Creative Cuts and More:
Apple Window Square Scallop Card cut from Ivy Bazzill Canvas cardstock

Stamps: Fine Houndstooth scrapblock (Cornish Heritage Farms), Apple of my Eye (Flourishes)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Antique Linen, Tuxedo Black Memento
Other: linen thread, wood slices, sponge

Guest Designer - Darsie Bruno

I'm Darsie Bruno and I am excited to be the September Guest Designer for Creative Cuts & More and will be showing you some fabulous things I've done with a selection of diecuts for this Fall Season. 

First up, I've created a sweet project/gift idea for a teacher! This is a great gift for your child to give on Opening Night, or save for Christmas. You can tuck candies, teas, or an accordian book inside the box. I created notecards using the small Apple diecut and paired it with K & Company's Fall paper stack.

Please visit my blog for more fun ideas in the weeks to come!

Supplies:

Die Cuts Used: Apple Window Square Box #01, Apple #01 Small
Designer Paper: K & Company "Tim Coffey Fall"
Sentiment: Studio G
Ribbon & Twine: Michael's
Ink: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves and Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Copic Markers