Gilded Autum Suite Preview

Hello, Hello!

I'm excited to show you project samples of my favorite Stampin' UP! Fall suite from the upcoming 2020 Holiday catalog... the Gilded Autumn Suite.

While I still cannot show you the catalog images until August 4th, I will show you some samples that I've been playing with: 2 cards and one frame sampler.

Let's begin with the Cards... the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Paper is simply beautiful, I had a hard time deciding what to use so I tried two different patterns on the same card and I still can't decide which one I like the best. They're both beautiful!

Here's the inside of the card... very simple and with plenty of room to write a personal note.

Here are some TIPS for the card front:

• I used the Autumn Punch Pack to create an embossed effect by simply punching out the shapes from Very Vanilla cardstock and adhered it to a 2.75" x 3.75" piece of Very Vanilla.
• Use the Autumn Punch Pack again to punch out the images that are already on the Gilded Autumn Specialty Paper. I love the fact that Stampin' UP! is coordinating their paper this way!
• Make sure you wrap the ribbon of your choice around the back of the 4"x3" piece of Brushed Metallic Cardstock before you adhere it to the card front. I tend to forget this step!
  

GILDED AUTUMN WREATH-FRAME

My third project using this gorgeous suite is a wreath that I framed and am really happy with the end product!

Here's a close-up of the actual wreath...

Here are some TIPS for the wreath:

• Use a 6"x 6" piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock and mark the center with a ruler and pencil. I used a compass to make a 4" circle so that I can begin layering my sprigs, using the Sprig Punch, as shown below.
  

• I failed to count how many branches I ended up cutting but it's probably between 40 to 50. Do one layer at a time from each color of the Brushed Metallic Cardstock until you get the desired cover you want to see.
  
• You may use glue dots or Tombow glue to adhere your sprigs. I ended up using the glue dots because the Tombow glue was getting messy.
  
• I matted the 6"x6" piece with an 8"x8" piece of Gilded Autumn DSP.
• The 10"x10" (9"x9" inside) frame I used was a Christmas gift from a family member and she purchased it from Beall's, which is unfortunately going out of business in most places!
  
• The two ribbons (Mint Macaron Basket Weave & Copper metallic) you see on the samples are gorgeous and come in a combo pack. I used both for this frame in order to include a couple of Acorn Trinkets for some added accessories.
• The label at the bottom is trimmed to 1/2" width and then punched each end using the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

I sure hope you enjoyed all the projects I featured today! Please remember that most of the items I featured are not yet released to the public for purchase but will VERY SOON on August 4th!! Stay Tuned!

If you would like to receive your own personal copy of the new 2020 Holiday Catalog, please contact your local demonstrator. If you don't have one, I would be glad to provide you with one! Simply send me an e-mail.

Until next time...