Metallic Autumn Leaves Wreath

My mom and I created this metallic autumn wreath last weekend to celebrate the first day of Fall. She choose this gorgeous straw wreath form as the base for our project.

We used a myriad of leaves framelits and thinlits, embossing folders, and metallic foil and glimmer papers to make a ring around the inside of the wreath, so the straw is still a very visible part of the depth and texture of the wreath.

Mixed metallics, browns, and grays made the base for our autumnal color palette.

We used the retired Vintage Leaves stamp set and the Leaflet Framelits. While the Leaflet Framelits are still available on the Clearance Rack, the Vintage Leaves stamps are not. You could use the framelits only and add more sponging instead of stamping. Or, you can substitute the Falling for Leaves Bundle for any or all of the leaves. Both are beautiful options!

The Champagne Foil Paper maple leaves are die cut from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits. Champagne Foil Paper is silvery with a slight pinkish hue that is divine!

The Gold Foil Paper leaves are from the Nature's Roots Framelits. I used the Embossing Mats to emboss the area where the die is usually cut and then cut out the leaf shape.

The Copper Glimmer Paper oak leaves blend well with the Basic Gray cardstock and the Galvanized Metallic Paper!

Check out the Silver Foil Paper maple leaf die cut! How gorgeous is that!? We used the Subtle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF) on Silver Foil Paper to add a little depth and movement. Subtle TIEF is my favorite new embossing folder to add just a hint of texture!

This wreath may look complicated, but, I assure you, it was not difficult to make. My mom and I cut and stamped leaves in all of our chosen papers first. Then we layed the leaves on top of the wreath form and rearranged them until we were happy with the leaves' placement. Next we glued the leaves in place. We stood a few feet back from the wreath to check if there were any bare spots and filled in areas that looked like they were needing more leaves. Once we were finished, we hung the wreath on the back of the front door.

It was so fun picking out the color palette and cutting out the leaves! Leaves were spread all over the dining room table. It was like playing in a newly raked pile of leaves. It was beautiful and sparkly! I challenge you to get out your stamping supplies and just play! See what you create! Enjoy!

You can find a supply list at the end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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Mixed Metallic Autumnal Wreath Supply List
Stamps	#138802 Vintage Leaves (Photopolymer) (retired)
Paper	#132622 Gold Foil Paper #144748 Champagne Foil Paper #132178 Silver Foil Paper #147805 Galvanized Metallic Paper #147817 Joyous Noel 6” x 6” Glimmer Paper #119686 Early Espresso Cardstock #121044 Basic Gray Cardstock #115318 Soft Suede Cardstock #120953 Crumb Cake Cardstock
Ink	#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad #147115 Soft Suede Ink Pad
Embellishments
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #143263 Big Shot Machine #146327 Big Shot Embossing Mats #139684 Precision Base Plate #127853 Silicone Craft Sheet #143706 Subtle Embossing Folder #143708 Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder #143751 Seasonal Layers Thinlits #146341 Nature’s Roots Framelits #138283 Leaflets Framelits #141337 Sponges Straw Wreath Form Hot Glue Gun Hot Glue Sticks

 

Shout it from the Rooftops Succulent Framelits are Back on the Clearance Rack!!

Woohoo! I am thrilled beyond words that the Succulent Framelits are back on the Clearance Rack! I was and still am devastated that the Oh, So Succulent stamp set and framelits retired.

I love them, my mom loves them, and so do my customers. Even if you are not a succulent fan, these framelit dies might just convert you! Plus, no green thumb is required to "grow" these succulents!

I still use the Succulent Framelits for my personal projects. In fact, I have two sets of Succulent Framelits to make the cutting go even quicker.

The Succulent Framelits are great because you can use them independently of the stamp set, you can practice color coordinating, build on your sponging techniques, and create gorgeous home decor projects, cards, gift bag embellishments, gift tags, and more!

My mom and I spent many an afternoon just playing with different size and layering combinations. There are a myriad number of ways to put the petal layers together - big, small, medium, center the petals on top of each other, offset the petal from each other, etc.

We also tried various ways of sponging each petal layer. We tried sponging the entire petal, the middle portion, just the petal tips, and even layering multiple inks on top of each other.
 

We folded some petals upwards and some downwards for even more effects. The results were just stunning!

We sponged the same ink combinations on multiple colors of cardstock to see how each ink and cardstock reacted. 

For Christmas, my mom and I used some of our succulent creations to design a wreath for my sister-in-law.

We both had many succulents left, so we made a few more home decor projects! Here is an old-fashioned match holder tin filled with a sweet succulent arrangement.

Here are two succulent arrangements in small wooden planter boxes.

Here are two more succulents in glass containers filled with pebbles and soil.

As you can see, we are pretty enamored by the Succulent Framelits! I hope you will be too! Pick up a set or two of the Succulent Framelits on the Clearance Rack before they are sold out!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Succulent Framelit Projects Supply List
Stamps
Paper	A variety of cardstock, including Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, and more
Ink	A variety of ink pads, including Whisper White Craft, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, and more
Embellishments
Tools	#143263 Big Shot Machine #142757 Succulent Framelits #141337 Stampin’ Sponges Various containers including wooden boxes, glass containers, and antique match holder tins Wreath form