Morning all!
Welcome to the weekend, and a brand-new prompt.
This month we are focusing on autumnal colours, specifically: orange/brown/kraft
And here are the elements we’re working with:
I’ve got some ideas to get you started:
- Wooden elements – these work really well in contrast to bright colours like orange or any of the shades in the image. So wood prints on paper, actual wooden embellishments like buttons or cut shapes, wood slices, shiplap style dies to create a background, wooden looking frames/crates/barrels – all very autumnal.
- Harvest theme – think pumpkins, gourds, toadstools, nuts and acorns, wheat, etc.
- Journaling cards – if you purchase scrapbook collections/papers, you no doubt have some of these in your stash. I’ve never managed to use up all the journaling cards in a collection, but they are very handy for quick cards.
- Plaid – buffalo plaid and other plaid prints, including gingham, work so well this time of year for that cosy feel.
- Mittens – and speaking of cosy, now would be a great time to make a few Christmas cards, even if you’re not feeling the full on Christmas spirit, mittens and knit prints/textures would work really well for a seasonal card.
- Pairs/symmetry – the little booties made me wonder about things that come in pairs can be paired on a card, otherwise using elements to create a symmetrical design, a bit like the boughs in the You Make My Heart So Happy image.
- Leaves galore – you can go with intricate leafy backgrounds, garlands, wreaths, autumnal falling leaves, or even succulents and other foliage that will work on your card.
- Geometric prints – do you have geometric stamps or stencils that can be filled in with watercolours/ink blending? I’m sure I have something in my stash from a few years ago when those designs were on trend. Failing that, triangles are such a versatile shape, you can create your own geometric print or stamp/cut triangles in different colours to create wintry backgrounds/Christmas trees.
- Ampersand – feature a sentiment with an ampersand in it on your card. If you have a jumbo ampersand die in your stash, make it the star of the sentiment.
- Posy prints – use a dainty paper print featuring floral elements or other autumnal elements, like a woodland theme.
Well, that’s all I have for now – happy crafting!
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