Pink Autumn Thanksgiving Wreath Tea Party in a Box with Reneabouquets Beautiful Board
Hello, Friends! I know I said I was probably done making Autumn cards, but then I hatched the idea to make this Pink Autumn Thanksgiving Wreath Tea Party in a Box…and, how could I say no? This might be my favorite Autumn creation thus far, so I had to share it with you.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the entire year. I love that we set a whole day aside just to say “thank you” for all the blessings in our lives. (I have developed the habit of looking for the good and being grateful for it every day. Because of it, I’m a happier person.) But It’s good to have a day when we take inventory of all the GOOD thing that surround us, instead of always moaning about the bad things. Spending time with family is irreplaceable. Tables groaning under the weight of food that has been lovingly prepared is a GOOD thing! So I celebrate Thanksgiving in a big way. To me, this card captures the beauty and bounty of the holiday I love so much.
The Inspiration
This Thanksgiving wreath in Reneabouquet’s shop caught my eye. The softer autumn hues are a perfect pairing for Prima’s Pink Autumn collection. The front cover of this beauty comes together very quickly, but looks as though hours were spent on it. That’s the beauty of printed Beautiful Board. All the heavy lifting has been done for you. Here’s how the cover came together.
- First, join two 6″ x 11″ panels of chocolate brown cardstock together. Score from left to right at 6″ and again at 7″. Fold. Score again at 6″ and 7″. Then score one final time at 9 1/2″. This small flap will be the box pocket face. Trim away the excess paper.
- Next, cut a 5 3/4″ square” panel of the pastel pumpkin foiled paper.
- Then cut a 5 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ strip of the brown pumpkin patterned paper from the A4 pad. This is the belly band. This darker band of paper helps the soft colors of the wreath pop off the page.
- Now trim around the edges of the 12×12 “Give Thanks” sentiment.
- Place foam tabs or strips on the back of the wreath and position over the sentiment. Then center and adhere. Place foam on the turkey and adhere on the left hand side of the wreath.
- Arrange Pink Autumn florals in the corners of the wreath. Add a Vanilla Shimmer Satin Bow and Metallic String to complete the composition.
Something about this card takes me right back to my Great-Grandmother’s house at Thanksgiving.
Tea Party in a Box
Here’s a peek at the Tea Party in a Box.
I used the vellum sheet from Pink Autumn to make a little 4″ x 5″ note card and treat envelope to go along with all the usual suspects.
This little ensemble makes a wonderful hostess gift. Since I’m the one who usually prepares and hosts the feast, perhaps I shall give this one to myself. Just kidding…you can actually find it in my Etsy shop.
Thanks for indulging me in my passion for fall this year. I’ll turn on the Christmas creations soon. I just hate rushing through my favorite season of the year. So this year I decided to celebrate fall with all of you. I hope you don’t mind.
You’ll find a linked supply list below the post.
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- Prima Pink Autumn Collection
- Vellum Specialty Paper
- ephemera bits
- A4 paper pad
- 12×12 Fall Hugs
- Mauve Dream Flowers
- Mauve and Gold Berries…which I know I bought from Cherry on Top but cannot find anywhere??
- Reneabouquets Small Thankful Wreath with Turkey
- Vanilla Shimmer Satin
Such a beautiful, beautiful Thanksgiving Wreath card …and so luv these papers in pink! Never would I have thought to make these colors work together …but you sure do …and it looks awesome, especially with that beautiful Renebouquets Wreath. Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us. Big hugs, Suzy Q
So pretty with all the fall details inside and out! Exquisite craftsmanship as always and love the surprise of pink in an autumnal make. But this shade just reminds me of the sunsets we’ve been enjoying lately. Fall is my favorite time of year, and we are finally enjoying some pretty fall days. So enjoyed taking a mid morning break to see what you’ve been up to! Big hugs!
Gorgeous Kathy! I really love Fall too, and as you say, we have so many GOOD things to be thankful for! Your card is just exquisite! Hugs
Wow love this! The colors are a refreshing take on Autumn. That turkey looks like it is looking for a place to hide behind that gorgeous flower/bow combo – cute. Glad you didn’t rush into Christmas. It is more fun to enjoy and be thankful for each celebration. There is always so much to be thankful for and to celebrate.
I am enjoying the construction of this card. Gold is a nice choice on this card front. I agree…thankful each and every day to be here…blessings in abundance!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Beautiful colours and your attention to detail is superb as usual. Really a lovely way to welcome Thanksgiving! Happy Sunday Kathy!
You’ve outdone yourself again my dear Kathy! I absolutely love love this card. The entire card is just amazing. Course I love “all” your folio type cards. You just keep on having these beautiful makes & share them with all of us out here. You are a dedicated person & a great teacher. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos. I’ve implemented some of your ideas into my cards I make and sometimes just surprise myself. And, I do get the thank you’s too, which is amazing & makes me keep on doing great cards & 3D projects. Be well & TYFS
Kathy, you are so right about being grateful everyday and it does make you a happier person. I thank God so many times a day, every day and I’m always happy! You are also right about the beautiful board wreath going so well with the Prima paper. I love, love, love this card. It’s absolutely gorgeous!! Hugs, my friend, xoxo
Kathy, this card is absolutely exquisite! That wreath is so gorgeous surrounded by those lovely flowers. And what a cute turkey in the corner! I’ve always liked non traditional colors for the holidays. This paper collection is so beautiful and has so many wonderful images. I am so glad you are still making Autumn cards! They are my favs. Thank you for sharing! Hugs!
Hi sweet cousin!! I was lucky enough to get this card and I’m very grateful! Thanks again Kathy!
I love this! Pink is my favorite color so an autumn card featuring pink is perfect! You continue to bring us beautiful cards that covers such a wide range of colors and designs. I really appreciate you.
Sandra Smith
Queen Creek