Give Thanks Banner and Greeting Card with Petaloo and Authentique
Hello, Friends! Thanksgiving is upon us, and the very thought makes my heart happy! Did you know it’s my favorite holiday? I get to spend time with my precious family, eat fabulous food, play games, and bake pies…and bake pies…and bake pies. It’s the coziest, warmest, least complicated holiday of the season. I generally do a little decorating to set the stage for the family feast, and with that in mind I have created a Give Thanks banner and greeting card to share with you here today.
I love the rich colors and beautiful patterns found in Authentique’s Harvest Collection! They pair perfectly with these Petaloo Mocha Sugared Blooms, Cream and Green Darjeeling Hydrangeas, and Fall Mix Burlap Leaves. The linen ribbon I used in the background was in a clearance bin at Michaels. To my surprise it leapt right into my cart and came home with me. Because the sides were already stitched, I simply attached it to a cork and cardstock base. Easy peasy!
To create some extra dimension, I fussy cut the focal image twice. layering just the sentiment over the acorn and leaves background.
Prima Copper Crackle paste and Ranger Espresso Color Wash gave my chipboard frame an amazing vintage finish. I backed the open center of the frame with copper wire mesh that I found in my stash. Then I began layering in all these gorgeous Petaloo flowers, mini pumpkins, acorns, and fibers into a beautiful autumn wreath.
The mini pumpkins and acorns were lightly brushed with more of the copper texture paste.
Oh, Mocha Botanica Sugared Blooms, how I love thee! Especially when you hang out with Copper Glitz Ribbon and Natural Burlap String.
A Tim Holtz Idea-Ology vintage hanger makes this banner easy to display.
Thankful Greeting Card
How gorgeous is this image? I kept the design of this card very simple so that the spotlight would shine brightly on this autumn beauty.
A solitary Darjeeling Cream Anemone flanked by two Ivory Vintage Velvet Mini blooms pairs perfectly with this gorgeous vintage image.
I love the way this Ivory/Brown/Copper Plaid ribbon pull out the colors in the designer papers.
One of my signature pockets and gift card holders awaits on the inside. There is a fall tea bag and honey stick, too.
I created a little belly band for the tea bag by wrapping it with a scrap of designer paper and tying it with a little copper glitz ribbon.
Lots of goodies in these pockets! This would make such a lovely hostess gift at Thanksgiving!
That’s it for me, my friends. Thanks so much for stopping by.
What are you most thankful for this fall? I am thankful for each and every one of you who are sharing this creative journey with me.
Cheerio,
kathy
Hi, loving all the details in your work…missing you on the team…hugs
Another beautiful pair of autumn projects, Kathy! I am certain you must have 50 hours to everyone else’s 24! Both projects are amazing and so inspiring! Hugs!
Hi Kathy,
what a superb design the Banner card is, and what a very fab idea.
Love everything you have done to create this.
All the lively fruit and elements are gorgeous.
Your second card is also really super and a wonderful deisgn.
Love all the super elements used on this one too.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Beautiful colours captured that describe the wonderful outdoors at the moment. Breathtaking trees and foliage so gorgeous. Love your creations Kathy and no one does a banner like you. The little pumpkin is so sweet just like you. Hugs x
I get duplicates of your work now, one from Petaloo and one from you! lol Love it. As usual Kathy your banner is just lovely and the card? Well the card is “simply” simple (for you) but the impact is there! I do hope you have a lovely time with family and friends.
hugz
Hi Kathy, a gorgeous banner to hang on the door to welcome Thanksgiving. Love the colors and textures. beautiful RRR ribbon to accent……. have a good week-end
Love. Love. Love. Both banner and card! What are the approximate dimensions of the banner, Kathy?
Hi, Rosemary! The banner is about 6″ wide and the actual banner length is 12″. It’s longer with the hanger. So glad you like it!
That banner is just amaZing!
Oh Kathy, these are absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your masterpieces!!!