Hello, it’s time for the Stamptastic Friends September Blog Hop and this month we are going full on Autumn. Our weather has certainly changed, leaving the summer behind and giving a huge welcome to Autumn. I have to say that, other than all the rain we have been having, I much prefere this time of year. The Garden is still blooming with colour and the temprature is much more to my liking.

I have chosen to use the Branching Out Bundle and create a fun autumn background using alcohol markers. The Branching Out Bundle is a beautiful bundle and suitable for all year round crafting. The stamp set contains a variety of sentiment for many occasions, as well as some gorgeous branch and fern images. I have enjoyed playing with this bundle and created many cards, all of which are very different in style.

How to create an autumn background.

Using a selection of autumn colours, I have used Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Pecan Pie, and Pumpkin Pie dark Stampin’ Blends, add colour to a large acrylic block. I used the E block, but it will depend on how large you need your background to be. Add rubbing alcohol to a Stampin’ Spritzer and spray onto your coloured block until you are happy with the bleed/mix of colours.

Either lay a piece of Basic White cardstock on top of your block or stamp the block onto your Basic White. If you choose to stamp onto your Basic White your colours will run futher as you turn your block over. Allow your card/block to sit for a few seconds before removing, this will allow the colour to soak into your card. Remove and allow to dry.

Once your autumn background is dry add splatters of the same colours for added texture. Die-cut a panel using the second largest frame die from the bundle. Adhere this to a larger frame die-cut from gold foil. Create an A6 cardbase, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5cm, using Cherry Cobler cardstock. Adhere your fames using Stampin Dimensionals.

Die-cut two fern sprigs from Shadded Spruce cardstock and using a blending brush, lightly add ink to create variation and dimension. Repeat with small berry sprig and Pecan Pie. Die-cut three pinecones from Early Espresso and a long berry twig from Cherry Cobbler cardstock. Use an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker to colour the twig, leaving the berries Cherry Cobbler.

Layering your foliage, adhere to your autumn background frame. Heat emboss your sentiment on Cherry Cobbler cardstock, using gold WOW powder. Trim to required size and add to your card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finish your card by adding a Linen Thread bow and several Pecan Pie Neutral Matte Dots.

Here is a video of me creating this card on a recent Facebook Live!

I hope I have inspired you to get creative with Stampin’ Blends and rubbing alcohol. All the products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online store.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration. I can’t wait to see what the other demonstrators have chosen to share with you.

Happy Crafting

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Branching Out Bundle (English) [165776] £45.00	Neutral Matte Dots [165561] £7.50	Linen Thread [104199] £4.75	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] £4.75	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879] £10.25
Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154880] £10.25	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674] £10.25	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] £10.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [166781] £14.00	Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] £10.75
Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] £10.75	Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock [161726] £10.75	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock [147006] £10.75	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678] £20.00
Stampin' Spritzer [126185] £5.75	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054] £30.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £121.00