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Shaped Autumn Leaves Cards

03
Oct
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Hi friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing one of my favorite types of projects – shaped cards!  I love this time of year, when the leaves on the trees start changing colors.  The reds, oranges, and yellows are my favorite for sure!  Enter these shaped autumn leaves cards!!  The papers in the “Woodland Forest” collection are just perfect for these fall cards!  First take a little peek at my cards, then read on to see how easy they are to create!

shaped autumn leaves cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

I use my silhouette cameo to create my shaped cards.  It’s easy to do with pretty much any shape.  Of course, if the shape has one side that is relatively flat or straight, it’s easier.  For this card, I chose an autumn leaf and opened it up in the software.
Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

Next, I used the “mirror down” option to duplicate the shape.  Depending on which side is straight, you might want to mirror left or right.  Just remember whichever direction you mirror will determine how your card will open.Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

Finally, nudge the shapes closer together, or even slightly overlap them.  Then use the “weld” function to attach them.  Cut out the shape and fold in half.  Embellish as desired!Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

I cut out a total of three cards, using plain white cardstock as my card base.  Next, I cut a slightly smaller leaf out of three different patterned papers.  Here’s a look at the yellow card:

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

After attaching the smaller colored leaf to the card base, I added the “stem” part of the leaf (cut from brown patterned paper).

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

Next, I attached printed cardstock shapes near the stem, using foam adhesive dots to secure them.

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

The sentiments are cut from the tiny squares paper in the 6×6 paper pad.

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

Using a small hole punch, I tied the shape and sentiment to the stem.

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

The twine is the perfect embellishment for these shaped autumn leaves cards!

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

The next time you find yourself in a card-making mood, try stepping out of the box and create a shaped card!

Autumn colors shaped leaf cards by @wendysue for @pebblesinc with the "Woodland Forest" collection

Supplies:
Woodland Forest “Ephemera Die Cuts”
Woodland Forest 6×6 Paper Pad
White Cardstock
Foam Adhesive
Electronic Die Cut Machine

Filed Under: American Crafts, Cards, Fall, Tutorial Tagged With: Autumn, Cardmaking, Pebbles Inc, Shaped Cards, Wendy Sue Anderson

Comments

  1. Tara Chaussee says

    October 3, 2016 at 11:52 am

    OMG! These are so adorable and perfect for the season! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!

    • Wendy Sue Anderson says

      October 6, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Tara, your compliment means a lot! 🙂

  2. Helen Gullett says

    October 25, 2016 at 4:43 am

    WOW… those leaf cards totally adorable and beautiful. Love the colors, patterned papers and embellishments on them. THANK YOU for sharing the tips using the software 🙂

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