Hello friends! It is definitely looking and feeling like fall here in the Pacific Northwest. So I decided it was time to make some fall cards using Echo Park’s Celebrate Autumn collection. I just love the pretty autumn colors with a touch of turquoise. Some of the pattern papers even have the look of burlap fabric. And there are lots of plaids, fall leaves, and adorable woodland critters in the collection.
I plan on donating most of the cards to a local charity. The woman who runs the organization loves to use my cards to write Thank You and encouraging notes. She really appreciates having a set of handmade cards ready to use. Because she mails the cards, I always try to reduce the amount of dimension to avoid paying extra postage.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 29 cards.
Because it takes many hours to use up a 6×6 paper pad, this video has been sped up 7 times. The real time recording was just over 4 hours, not including any of my planning, prep, or die cutting time. Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 2 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 16 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Peanut Fudge – Bazzill
Aegean – Darice
Wild Honey – Coredinations
Roasted pepper – Coredinations
Orange – unknown
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. Operation Write Home sketches are the only ones that already provide measurements. For all the other sketches, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. All of my cards are A2 size. Go HERE to see my video explaining how I determine card sketch measurements. All cards are made using Echo Park’s Celebrate Autumn 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Mojo Monday #468
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Stitched leaf dies – Lawn Fawn
Scallop border die – Lawn Fawn
Gold washi tape – unknown
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #342
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Gold washi tape – unknown
Small stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Sketch – Operation Write Home #146
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Small stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Sketch – Mojo Monday #372
Sentiment stamp – Reverse confetti
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Circle and scallop circle die – Spellbinders
Gold washi tape – Unknown
Ink – MFT
Sketch – MFT Blueprints #31
All dies – MFT Blueprints #31
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Ink – MFT
Nuvo Crystal drops
Sketch – MFT #330
Image and sentiment stamps – MFT
Stitched rectangle die – Pink & Main
Scallop rectangle die – Pink & Main
Stitched banner die – Pink & Main
Ink – Hero Arts and MFT
Sketch – MFT #193
Sentiment stamp – Lawn Fawn
Flower dies – MFT
Leaf die – Lawn Fawn
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Banner die – Paper Smooches
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – MFT
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #160
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Leaf die – Lawn Fawn
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – MFT
Sketch – MFT #261
Sentiment stamp – Lawn Fawn
Gold washi tape – unknown
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – MFT
Perfect Palette die – Lil Inker Designs
Banner die – Reverse Confetti
Leaf die – Lawn Fawn
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Ink – Versafine
Embossing powder – Altenew
Nuvo glitter drops
Highlighted supplies
Below are links to some of the products used in this post. These are affiliate links that will help me offset the costs of creating these cards. When purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay. I appreciate your viewing my blog and the support you provide.
Echo Park 6×6 paper pad – Celebrate Autumn
Lawn Fawn stamps – Simply Sentiments
MFT stamps – Friendly Forest
MFT Dienamics – Friendly Forest
MFT Dienamics – Blueprints #31
MFT Dienamics – Stitched Flowers
Pink & Main dies – Stitched Rectangles
Pink & Main dies – Scallop Rectangles
Pink & Main dies – Stitched fish tails
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Small
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Large
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Small Stitched Leaves
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Large Stitched Leaves
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Stitched Scallop border dies
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Small Stitched Circle dies
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Large Stitched Circle dies
Tonic Studios – guillotine paper trimmer
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider)
Lawn Fawn – Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn – Stamp Shammy
Crop-a-Dile – Corner Chomper
Scor Tape – one inch
Scor Tape – 1/2 inch
MFT – Premium Dye ink – Milk Chocolate
Nuvo Crystal drops – Bright Gold
Nuvo Crystal drops – Bottle Green
Nuvo Glitter drops – White Blizzard
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I get so excited when you post new cards. I have started using the sketches you provide to get the ideas rolling lol. My cards never turn out just like yours but I loveee having the videos to get me going. Thank you. If you want to see any of them, sherbearcreations.com
Aw, thank you Sherry! I love that you are using card sketches. You know I'm a huge fan of them. 🙂 I will definitely stop by your blog sometime to see your lovely creations.
Ooooh yay! A new, beautiful set of cards and a great new video to watch them come to life. So fun. This is a lovely paper pad and the cards look wonderful. I never really thought much about sketches, other than they looked hard to follow, until I came across your videos and blog, Kristie. They aren't quite as intimidating now. I'm learning. Thanks so much! 🙂
I love your fall cards! They are all so good – crisp and clean–just like autumn should be. I think my favorites are OWH 146 with the turquoise and orange (squirrel) and FMS 342! I also like the hedgehog placed at the top of the last scrappy card–he's so cute! The MFT die looks like it would make a great minion. I was surprised that your heat embossing tool was blue…and not pink! Thank you for another inspirational video – I plan to make some fall cards today and this was a perfect way to get in the mood.
I am so thankful that I found your videos and blog, it has me scrappin again!
Thank you, Jeanne! I just love this beautiful fall paper collection. I'm so glad I could help you enjoy using card sketches. I've been a fan of using them for a long time and I'm always searching for new ones to try. Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Thank you, Jennifer! I just love fall colors and Echo Park always makes such a lovely paper collection. The little hedgehog was on one of the cut aparts. I didn't care for the design of the cut apart, but I loved the sweet hedgehog. So when I was cutting out the circle for the last cards, I made sure to feature the little guy. I want a PINK heat embossing tool! That would be so fun! Happy fall card crafting! 🙂
Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. Happy crafting! 🙂
Another beautiful set of cards. Thank you for the inspiration.
I just found your videos & blog. I love watching how you make your cards. I like that you use paper shapes for the embellishments. Thanks for sharing. I will now be following your videos!
Thank you, Joan! I'm glad I could provide some inspiration for you. 🙂
Thank you, Barb! I appreciate your kindness. I like to use paper embellishments to reduce the bulk of my cards. It's nice to be able to mail a card without paying extra for postage. 🙂
I love all the cards you made with one pad of paper!