Fall into Autumn Celebration Week – Day 1

Welcome, friends! I’m excited to kick off my newly refreshed blog with a 🍂 Fall into Autumn Celebration Week! Each day, I’ll be sharing a seasonal card, creative tips, and a little something to spark your crafting joy. Plus, the week will end with some giveaways.

Let’s start off with a classic autumn icon…a maple leaf. This card is filled with layering love, texture and thankfulness. Also, it was inspired by a previous card I made that I turned into a sketch (see below).

✂️How’d She DO That? Thankful Card

• Stamps/Bundles: Gathering Moments Bundle – includes dies
• Paper:
  • Basic Beige(8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ card base, scrap for Stylish Shapes label die cut) 
  • Cajun Craze (4-1/4″ square – add texture with embossing folder for leaf die cut) 
  • Gathering Together Designer Series Paper (1″ x 5-1/2″, 3/4″ x 5-1/2″)
• Ink:  Early Espresso
• Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Stampin’ Seal, Glue Dots & Stampin’ Dimensionals

🎨 Design Details That Delight 

• Layer with Purpose:
  • When layering elements, think about contrast and cohesion.
  • Mix textures like smooth cardstock with embossed or die-cut shapes.
  • Use stitched edges or twine to add tactile charm and warmth.
  • And don’t be afraid to let one bold element (like a leaf or sentiment) take center stage.

✏️ From the Sketchpad

Be sure to leave a comment on today’s post and I’ll randomly select one commenter to receive a giveaway at the end of the week.

Also…check out the new Gathering Together Suite along with my DOstamping Supply List below to add your favorites to your shopping cart today!

Thank you for choosing to shop with me!
Dawn Olchefske, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

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DOstamping Supplies: (click on products below to shop online)

Gathering Moments Bundle (English) [165980]	Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165969]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder [165983]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack [165986]	Cajun Craze & Gold Dots [165984]	Gathering Together Suite Collection (English) [165987]

Stampin’ Up! Specials

Make This Season Bright—with 12 Days of Creative Joy! 🎁

The holidays are about connection, creativity, and a little sparkle—and this year, Stampin’ Up! is delivering all three with the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar!

• This limited-time crafting calendar comes with a 24-piece stamp set AND is filled with 12 never-before-seen products (.papers, embellishments, ephemera, tools, & more, all of which coordinate with one another)!
• Item # 167335, Price: $99 – Buy it HERE
• Limited time means once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Kit Collection Sale – up to 30% off

• Dates: October 6-8 (Monday thru Wednesday)
• What on Sale: All kits in our Kit Collection will be on sale up to 30% off
• Excludes: Paper Pumpkin Kits, Scrapbooking Workshop Kits & Starter kit
• Available: while supplies last

Check out our Kit Collection selection and get ready for the sale on Monday!

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Thank you for shopping with me!
Dawn Olchefske, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator