It’s still November, so I couldn’t resist turning one more fall 6×6 paper pad into cards. I decided if I use up all the fall collections I purchased this year, I won’t fell guilty about buying the new fall papers next year. I used A Perfect Autumn collection from Echo Park and my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial to make 35 cards.

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I mostly used thankful or autumn blessing sentiments for this set of cards. I will include a handwritten message inside many of the cards and take them to a local retirement center for Thanksgiving. Everyone needs a little extra kindness, especially around the holiday.

I recorded my entire process of disappearing the 6×6 paper pad. The video is sped up 6 times. Although a few parts are a bit faster during some of the paper cutting. The full recording time was just under 5 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 5 sheets of  8 1/2″ x 11″ and 16 sheets of  12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock. 

Here are the 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 A Perfect Autumn 6×6 paper pad.

Sketch – My Favorite Things #323

Sentiment stamp – My Favorite Things

Ink – My Favorite Things

Small circle die cuts – Paper Smooches

Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #308

Sentiment stamp – My Favorite Things

Button die cut – Memory Box

Ink – My Favorite Things

Twine – The Twinery

Sketch – Mojo Monday #372

Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti

Stitched background die cut – Lil Inker Designs

Circle and Scalloped circle die cuts – Spellbinders

Ink – My Favorite Things

Sketch – Mojo Monday #456

Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti

Circle die cuts – Spellbinders

Ink – My Favorite Things

Epoxy stickers – My Mind’s Eye and Doodlebug Design

Sketch – My Favorite Things #259

Sentiment stamp – My Favorite Things

Ink – My Favorite Things

Epoxy stickers – My Mind’s Eye

Sketch – Operation Write Home #219

Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti

Circle die cuts – Spellbinders

 Small circle die cuts – Lawn Fawn

Embossing folder – Cuttlebug

Ink – My Favorite Things

Sketch – My Favorite Things #278

Sentiment stamp – My Favorite Things

Background stitched die cut – Lil Inker Designs

Banner die cut – American Crafts

Stitched leaf die cut – Lawn Fawn

Ink – My Favorite Things

Sketch – Operation Write Home #154

Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti

Rounded corners square die cut – Avery Elle

Circle die cuts – Spellbinders

Stitched background die cut – Lil Inker Designs

Ribbon – May Arts

Ink – My Favorite Things

It’s always fun figuring out different ways to use up the last of the paper scraps. The Lawn Fawn stitched dies were perfect for a fall paper collection.

Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #274

Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti

Stitched leaf die cuts – lawn Fawn

Stitched background die cut – Lil Inker Designs

Ink – My Favorite Things

Some of my favorite and commonly used crafting tools:

Tonic Studios guillotine paper trimmer

Scotch ATG (Advanced Tape Glider) glue gun

Sizzix BIGkick die cut machine

Scor-Tape

We R Memory Keepers brad setter and piercing tool

We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Scotch Mounting Tape 3/4″

Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive liquid glue

MISTI stamping tool

Accent Opaque Digital 100# cover weight paper for card bases

Tombow Xtreme Tabs

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

*All card sketch images used with permission.

10 Replies to “Echo Park’s A Perfect Autumn collection – One 6×6 paper pad into 35 cards”

  • Kristie, I hope you know how much your videos mean to so many of us. Your creativity and compassion are meditation to me. I love trying the patterns you use and the techniques you share. Each time you post a tutorial, it literally makes my day and motivates me to get things done so I can relax and enjoy your latest masterpieces! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • Oh Kristie! I KNEW I should have ordered this 6×6 pad when I saw the other day as I was ordering some other products. Sigh…maybe next time will follow my gut. LOL Thank you SO much for all the time and attention to spend on your videos and the love you shower on others. You are so generous. I appreciate everything you do! I look forward to enjoying this video soon. The cards look wonderful. 🙂

  • Another fabulous job, Kristie! I wonder if you're ever going to slow down (selfishly, I hope not!) I loved the twist on OWH #154 — the rounded corners really added something to that. I also love the stitched leaves to use up the scraps. I think my favorite cards are the MFT 323 with the aqua paper, and any card with those adorable foxes!! Thank you for providing so much inspiration. You have really helped keep me working!

  • Aw, thank you so much for your kind words and support. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting to you! 🙂

  • Always follow your gut and always buy the pretty fall paper collections. Lol! I definitely can't ever resist them. 🙂 Thank you again for your kindness and continued support. It means so much to me. Have a wonderful day!

  • Thanks, Jennifer! I will definitely slow down, especially around the holidays. But I figured I should finish up all the fall and Christmas videos. I have one more video already recorded and will try to get one more done before Thanksgiving. At least that's the plan. The foxes were super cute so I tried to use that paper a lot. Thanks again for your kindness and continued support. Have a beautiful day!

  • Thank you, Sanna! I don't sell my cards. Instead, I donate a lot of my cards to local nursing/retirement homes and a few other small local organizations. I also put together baskets of cards for silent auctions for different fundraisers. And I send out quite a few cards myself. Have a beautiful day!

  • Great work again Kristie ! I love watching the magic happen. I attempted to do the spooky halloween 6×6 paper pad project you did recently and I noticed how hectic it is to keep my 12×12 paper organized. I was curious to know if you had any storage methods tips to keep papers organized while crafting. Oh and if you had some storage options for when you're not crafting as well. I'd greatly appreciate the advice.

  • Thank you, Keanna! I appreciate your kindness. I just keep all the cardstock on a table next to my craft area while I'm working on a 6×6 paper pad. When I'm not crafting, I store all my cardstock in vertical storage containers. 🙂

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