Sometimes I see stamp sets and my brain spins in circles in all the ways I can use it. Other times I do not see the possibilities. The Amber Autumn Bundle was not one that jumped out at me as something that I HAD to have. If I am totally honest, I purchased the suite in the pre order, and it was included. I set it aside, not giving it any love or thought.
I polled Facebook friends and Amber Autumn was at the top of the list of what my stamping friends wanted to see. Was that because stampers loved this bundle? Or was it because there was not much out there in the endless platforms of the cyber world? I did not matter. They asked for it and I was going to deliver!
Much to my surprise, when I paired this bundle with other items from the suite, it was a quick and easy process!! Let me let you in on a little secret…..no matter what it looks like online, I typically am creating the cards I demonstrate within an hour of my being live. Yup, no big planning process. Actually, I have this big dream that I will create classes and keep them banked, waiting to just pull out and demo. Well, I did try this early on in my Spotlight inception, but life and work just get in the way. The more organized I get, the less prepared I seem to be! I think that is because I thrive on chaos. The minute I think I have a minute to spare, I find another project to take on. I have always worked best under pressure. My best inspirations come from pressure. I seem to be the most creative when I am on a time limit.
Well, all that said, yesterday’s happening derailed my day. So, I pulled out the bundle first thing this morning thinking I was in for a long day! Not only did I whip out four cards in record time, I also actually cut and prepped card kits to send out when the ordering dates have expired. THIS HAS BEEN MY DREAM! Has it happened? Once since January!!
So, my stamping friends, never judge a stamp set by its cover!
The simplicity of this card is so elegant. The image truly stands out when it is left colorless. I left the DSP serve as a colored frame for the simple image and greeting.
Stamps: Amber Autumn #165883 $23 Bundle #165893 $52
Inks: Early Espresso
Card stock: Very Vanilla cut to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and a piece to die cut
Autumn Toile #165882 $12.50 cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and a piece cut to 3/4″ x 4″
Early Espresso cut to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ and a piece cut to 2 7/8″ x 4 3/8″
Accessories: Textured Notes Dies #165555 $31, Streaked Dots #165902 $9, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread #165986 $9
Our second card today is for those that LOVE to color with Blends!
Stamps: Amber Autumn #165883 $23 Bundle #165893 $52
Inks: Crumb Cake and Early Espresso ink pads, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Soft Seafoam (if desired-see video)
Card stock: Early Espresso cut to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and a piece cut to 5″ x 3 3/4″ and scrap for stamping and die cutting
Autumn Toile DSP #165882 $12.50 cut to 1 3/4″ x 5 and a 5″ strip
Accessories: Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder #165983 $10.50, Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments #164223 $9, Stylish Shape Dies #159183 $30
If you love these cards as much as I do and wish you could assemble them with little frustration?
You can always find the ingredients and dimensions on the blog for Spotlight classes, however, if you would like cut kits, simply spend a minimum of $40 (after you spend your SU rewards) between 9/8-9/14 and I will send them to you FREE as a thank you. Spend $60 and I will send you a pack of gems as well! Or purchase the class! For $25, you will get the four card kits and almost $18 in adhesives! Read about this class here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3nyp45k
You can watch how these cards came together over on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/p9ToddxyT7Q
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