Category Archives: Autumn Splendor

Be Grateful Shaker Easel Card

Be Grateful Shaker Easel Card with Simple Stories Autumn Splendor

Hello, Friends! After I finished this week’s Throwback Thursday project, I decided to make this Be Grateful Shaker Easel Card. After all, the papers, leaves, flowers, etc. were already out on my desk. The old mojo was flowing, and it was not quite time to fix dinner. Plenty of good reasons to make “just one more” card with this lovely fall collection. Do you ever do that? I find it so tempting to ignore the load of laundry that needs to be folded in favor of working with a favorite paper collection. Once the idea popped into my head to make a shaker card, well, let’s just say the laundry got folded later!

Putting It Together

Here’s how this cheery fall card came together:

First, cut a 5 1/2″ x 11 panel of kraft cardstock. Score at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″ to form an easel card base.
Next, cut a 5 1/4″ square of patterned paper to line the interior of the card base,
Then cut a 6 1/2″ x 3″ panel of kraft cardstock. Score 1/2″ on the sides and bottom, trim out the corners, and fold the flaps to create a pocket/brake for the easel.
Now cut a 5 1/2″ x 6 1/4″ panel of kraft cardstock. This will be the card front.
Next cut 5 1/4″ x 6″ and 5″ x 5 3/4″ mats with green and bittersweet cardstock.
Now top the layers with a 4 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel of the floral print.

Making the Shaker Element

Oh, how I love a shaker frame on a card! Especially when it is wrapped with knitted trim and wooden buttons! Here’s how I put this one together.

First, trace the outside edge of the frame onto a piece of clear acrylic cardstock. Then trim along the traced lines.
Next, adhere the clear cardstock (acetate) to the back of the chipboard frame.
Now, place 3 rows of 1/8″ foam strips around the sides of the frame. Be sure not to leave any gaps where beads or glitter might escape.
Then, lightly sand the top, bottom and right hand side of the Simple Stories Autumn Glory Frame. This will help the glue grab the surface of the frame.
Next, place 1/4″ Scor-Tape on the frame, and adhere strips of textured trim over it.
Now, lightly fray the edges where the trim meets in the corners.
Then top the corners with inked and threaded wooden buttons.
Next, adhere the 2×2 image from the paper collection on the card front base.
Now place your mix of sequins, buttons, beads and rhinestone leaves on the card base.
Finally, remove the liner tape and press the frame in place.

A Peek Inside

Don’t you just love it when a card element can perform double duty? The stopper for this easel card is also a pocket! Now this pretty card can function as a gift!

Turn a 3×4 image into a mini folio and tuck it inside the pocket.

Add a mini Lindt chocolate a fancy herbal tea bag inside the folio pocket. And there’s plenty of room to tuck a honey stick inside the larger pocket.

This would make a great fall birthday card, or a thoughtful get well card. As you can tell, I’m hanging on to my fall papers as long as I can. They are just so lovely to work with! Keep an eye out for Christmas projects starting this week, though. (But you never know when I will give in to the temptation to make just one more autumn creation!)

You can find a linked supply list below the post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Simple Stories Autumn Splendor Collection Kit
- Layered Chipboard Frames
Clear Cardstock (acetate sheets)
Safari Sunrise Shaker Mix
1/8″ foam strips
rhinestone leaf buttons and flowers from my stash
Brown and Cream Plaid Ribbon

Thanksgiving Treat Tags Tutorial

Thanksgiving Treat Tags Tutorial with Simple Stories Autumn Splendor for Throwback Thursday

Hello, Friends! For this episode of Throwback Thursday, I have a Thanksgiving Treat Tags Tutorial to share with you. We’re playing with our Simple Stories Autumn Splendor Collection, Graphic 45 Large Kraft Tags, G45 Large Tag Die, Prima Autumn Sunset Flowers and bits and bobs from my stash.

These little treat pockets are quick and easy to make, which is always nice during a busy holiday season.

Each tag is filled with a tea party for one.

These make adorable place cards on a Thanksgiving table.

If you are hosting a Thanksgiving buffet, the pocket is a great place to put napkin and silverware. You could tuck in a little Andes Mint treat along with the flatware to make it extra special.

The tutorial below will show you how to transform that large kraft tag into a nifty pocket.

Quick How-To Guide and Measurements

You are going to love how easy this project is to make.

First, place a G45 Large Kraft Tag on your scoring tool so that the rounded edge is on the left.
Now score the tag at 5 1/2″ and again at 6 1/2″. Fold and burnish the scored lines. Fold the bottom end of the tag up to form a pocket without sides.
Then die cut patterned paper with the G45 Large Tag Die. Try to use paper that has a non-directional pattern on the back side.
Now cut the tag liner at 5 1/4″. Adhere the top half of the liner to the tag base. Trim 1/8″ off the bottom piece that has the square corners. Then place the rounded corners on the left hand side of your scoring tool and score at 2″. Set this piece aside.
Next, cut (2) 2″ squares of heavy kraft cardstock. Score 1/2″ flaps on both sides. Fold and burnish the scored lines. These are the sides for your tag pocket.
Then adhere the 1/2″ flaps to the back side of the pocket flap and to the tag base.
Now line up the rounded corners of your tag liner with the rounded corners of the pocket and adhere.
Finally, decorate your tag with ribbon, flowers, ephemera and charms.

You could easily use this same design for Christmas party, Baby Shower, Birthday or Bridal Shower, too. One of the other things I love about this project is that you can use up scraps of designer paper to dress up the tea party goodies.

So dig into your stash of fall papers, and let’s get started making these clever tags!

Thanksgiving Treat Tags Tutorial on YouTube

I hope you enjoy making these tag pockets. I can think of so many fun ways to use them. What will you do with yours? I’d love to hear in the comment section below.

Happy Throwback Thursday!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Graphic 45 Large Kraft Tag and Large Tag Die
Simple Stories Autumn Splendor Collection
Prima Autumn Sunset Flowers (retired)
Brown and Cream Gingham Ribbon
Burlap String
Bits and bobs from my stash

Autumn Splendor Shaker Card

Throwback Thursday: Simple Stories Autumn Splendor Shaker Card

Hello, Friends! Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This week I’m featuring Simple Stories Autumn Splendor Collection in a shaker card format. If you’re not familiar with this line, you are in for a treat. I love the shades of teal, rust and gold in this lovely botanical collection.

Naturally, I decided to turn a chipboard frame from the collection into a shaker box. This is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

First, cut clear cardstock to fit the back of the frame. Adhere it with Dries Clear Adhesive.
Next, add 1/4″ foam tape around the perimeter of the frame. I like to use at least 2 layers to make room for larger elements like buttons and pearls. Three layers is best.
Finally, cut a panel of designer paper to serve as a backer for the frame. I chose a pretty fall botanical. Then I tucked in a die cut butterfly, added my sequins and adhered the frame over the panel.

Autumn Splendor Shaker Card Details

Brush gorgeous fall roses with a bit of copper metallic paint to give them an aging, faded look. Then pile on bits and bobs from the Autumn Splendor ephemera pack to create lots of lovely layers. Add some pretty bows, burlap string, and of course, buttons to finish off the card.

My favorite element might be this gorgeous butterfly from Reneabouquets. I tell ya, friends, I am addicted to these winged beauties!

A Peek Inside

I’ve tucked loads of goodies inside this card folio. The papers are so gorgeous I could not stop myself. Instead of using a pocket on top of the card, try adding a belly band. Then you can slip a little photo mat behind it. The back side has a blank panel for a note or photo.

The pocket has ample room for a tea wallet, honey stick, chocolate and a darling vintage silver plate demitasse spoon. ( I am also addicted to these little beauties!)

There’s room to write a wee message inside the tea wallet. But mostly I wanted you to see a close up of this precious little spoon. The details in these lovely old pieces thrills me. I love the care and craftsmanship that went into the design and manufacture. They hearken back to a gentler era, and I just love them. I keep a sharp eye out for them at yard sales, flea markets and estate sales.

If you’d like to see other projects made with this paper collection, please click HERE. This card folio is also available for purchase in my ETSY shop.

I hope you enjoyed this warm and cozy Autumn Splendor Shaker Card. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

PS….for some reason, WordPress has stopped delivering your comments to my email account. I’m working on figuring out how to fix this, but for the time being, please know that I am responding to your comments in the discussion thread below each post. Technology…..it’s great when it works, but a real pain when it does not!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Note: Throwback Thursday posts feature older collections and goodies from my stash. My intent is to encourage you to dig into your crafty stash and make something beautiful with product that you already have in house. Some of these items are no longer available for purchase, so I am not able to link to them. Thanks for understanding!