Yesterday, I showed you step-by-step how to create some realistic-looking fall leaves created from kraft paper and the Autumn Accents Die.
Today, I've got the projects that I created with those leaves!
CASEd from Shannon West at her Convention 2012 presentation.
I made these pretty place cards for the attendees of my Demo Team Meeting. I thought they turned out great!
Here's a better view of this 2" x 3-1/2" stand-alone place card.
The base is created with a Window Sheet cut to 4" x 3-1/2" and run through the Big Shot in the Woodgrain Texture Impressions Folder.
I used StazOn White Ink to highlight the woodgrain texture. Shannon added the ink directly to her Woodgrain folder before running the Window Sheet through, but I didn't want to have to deal with the cleanup. So, instead, I simply rubbed my pad in the direction of the grain over the embossed Window Sheet for a "weathered" type of highlighting. It actually worked pretty well.
TIP: Unlike StazOn Black, StazOn White take a bit of time to dry. I was impatient, so I simply folded the Window Sheet so that the ink was to the inside of the place card. That way I could complete the project without smearing the ink or getting it on the other accents.
After adding a 1/2" x 3-1/2" strip of Early Espresso Neutrals Patterns DSP, I started decorating! I used my "real" leaf as a base, then layered on another leaf die-cut from Champagne Glimmer Paper. I really love the way the sparkly paper dresses up the project! The last leaf was stamped with the coordinating Wonderfall image in Cajun Craze (learn How To Stamp On Die-Cuts). I topped it off with a sweet Linen Thread bow.
The final step was to add the name of my guest. I just used a piece of scrap Very Vanilla, and after writing the name with the fine tip of the Early Espresso Marker, I fish-tailed the end with a 1" Square Punch.
This is a heartwarming way to make your guests feel welcome at your fall festivities and Thanksgiving dinner celebration. Or, simply use one side as a pretty gift tag idea! Too Cool!
Complete Supply List:
- Stamps—Wonderfall
- Ink—StazOn White Ink; Early Espresso Marker; More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake Classic Ink
- Paper—Window Sheets; Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack; Champagne Glimmer Paper; packing paper or kraft paper, Very Vanilla card stock
- Accessories—Champagne Shimmer Mist (mixed with rubbing alcohol for a spray), Linen Thread
- Tools—Autumn Accents Die, Woodgrain Texture Folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Spritzer, 1" Square Punch, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, SNAIL
You can find all the supplies to create these projects and more at my Online Store!
Angie
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Hi! Love, love, love these place cards! What a great and beautiful idea! Also, how is the 50/50 board coming? Thanks!
Hi Amy! I’m glad you liked the place cards! I have about 15 more spaces left on my 50/50/50 Board as of this morning…want to add your name to a couple? Thanks for visiting!