Fall for these Beautiful Autumn Punches

Punched pieces are a quick and easy way to add dimension to a project. 

Join me and 10 other demos from around the world 

as we share projects made with our favorite Stampin'Up! punches.
My card today features the Autumn Punch Pack and Sprig Punch.

The Autumn Punch Pack features an oak leaf punch, maple leaf punch and acorn punch.
Combined with the Sprig punch they make a beautiful fall wreath.

 

Are you thinking of trying something similar?
. . . if so then you'll want to note a few things in the photo above.

1. there is a coordinating stamps set that adds detail to the leaf and acorn images.
2. For added visual texture the wreath is mounted on wood grain designer paper from the In Good Taste paper pack (product list at the end of the post)
3. I stamped a foliage image on the designer paper to help define the circle before attaching all the layers for the wreath.

Adding layers to a card is one way to provide visual interest 

and get that extra "wow" from people.

And using punches is a quick and easy way to make the layers.  

I hope this gave you some ideas . . . be sure to check the next stop on the hop 

for additional projects made with punches.

Thanks for visiting the blog today, check back again later for more project ideas
. . . have an INKcredible day

Here is the full list for today's hop

1. Shirley Merker USA
2. Tracy Held Australia
3. Sue Boerner USA
4. Terri Stewart USA
5. Katie Johnson  USA ← YOU  ARE  HERE
6. Krissi Hannahs USA
7. Sandra Roberts UK
8. Sue McDonald UK
9. Sandy Ward USA
10. Maureen Rauchfuss USA
11. Annette McMillan Australia

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Here is today's Project Supply List . . . to help you make some INKcredible projects!

Beautiful Autumn Bundle (English) [155189] - $50.25	Sprig Punch [148012] - $18.00	Tailored Tag Punch [145667] - $18.00	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] - $21.00	Linen Thread [104199] - $5.00
	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] - $8.75	Cajun Craze |8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] - $8.75	Soft Suede |8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] - $8.75

Using a Template to Stamp a Wreath

Here is an idea to help you get more use from your small stamps.  

Stamp them multiple times in a circle to make a wreath.

The magic number is "8", at least on my card. 

The illusion of a circle is made from 8 stamped images.

What small stamps do you have that would work?

 You could stamp free-hand or lightly draw a circle on your paper.

To get my images lined up I made a template.

This short video shows how easy it is to make the template and to stamp with it.

• The template can be used with out the stamp positioner
  . . . but the Stamparatus does make it go faster. 
• You can create the template by measuring the square holes
   . . . but using a square die is so much easier

I will have links below to all the product used on this card.  I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project.  Leave me comment below.

Making a wreath with your small stamps is easy to do and its a fun way to let your small stamps make a different kind of statement.  I hope I've inspired you to head to your craft stash and check out the stamps you have that might work for this technique. And if you need any product check the links below.

 

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Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set [148626] - $24.00	All My Love 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [148576] - $11.00	Stamparatus [146276] - $49.00	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] - $35.00
Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies [141489] - $27.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Paper [121045] - $8.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Ink Pad [147140] - $7.50