4 Handmade Fall Cards With Pumpkins And Leaves
Colorful and cozy handmade Fall cards that are easy to make.
I am sharing my favorite ideas for handmade Fall cards to celebrate the change of seasons! This time of year, the vibrant colors found in nature can also be incorporated into your crafts. I’ll show you ways to add color, texture, and coziness to your Fall themed cards.
Using stamps, die cuts, and stencils you can have fun while creating stunning cards. You can even make themed cards for Thanksgiving, Halloween, and seasonal celebrations. Send them to your friends, family, neighbors, teachers and others. For more seasonal projects check out my Fall supplies list, and Autumn scrapbooking layouts.
How Do You Make Handmade Fall Cards?
1. Embossing Fall Leaves
Supplies:
Embossing folders create texture on paper of different patterns and designs.
On this Fall leaf card, I used a swirly embossing pattern for the background. I thought the swirls depicted those windy Fall days where the leaves are blowing around the sky.
To create this embossing effect, you will need an embossing machine. I use the Sizzix machine that performs die cuts as well as embossing. Pick out your embossing pattern and place the paper inside the folder. Run it through the machine once, and you will have fun textured paper!
To create this card, I layered the embossed paper down on cardstock that measures 4.75×5.5 inches. Next, I added Fall leaves along with a bow of twine for a rustic look.
This is a detailed Fall card to celebrate the colors of the season.
2. Nuts About You
Supplies:
Here is a thoughtful card to send to your loved ones to let them know you’re thinking about them during the Autumn months.
This card requires no special tools which makes it especially easy for beginners to make. The only supplies you will need are your favorite Fall themed papers and stickers.
This card is themed around acorns, which is perfect for Autumn! I placed a tag sentiment that reads “Nuts about you” in front of patterned cardstock. All of this was cut out of scrapbook paper using scissors.
Then, I added fun sticker designs such as birds, banners, and leaves to decorate the card.
This is one of the easiest handmade Fall cards that take less than 15 minutes.
3. Too Cute To Spook – Halloween Card
Supplies:
This Halloween DIY card is simply too cute to spook.
Stamps are a great way to achieve customizable cards without having to create the design from scratch. You can pick the background, placement, and color when using stamps.
This pumpkin cat designs is one of my favorites. I simply stamped the design down on watercolor paper and painted it with my desired colors. To add more color, I added patterned paper along the scalloped border of the card.
By using stamps you can create an assortment of custom Fall cards.
4. Fall favorites – Thank You Card
A Fall favorites card is the perfect greeting card to send to friends.
It’s nice to send a handwritten card to friends every once in a while. Just to let them know you’re thinking of them.
This is one of my favorite card designs to make when I am low on time. By using an assortment of stickers, you can create a themed card for any season. I included all the cozy elements of Autumn, including sweaters and socks. The “Have a cozy day” sentiment ties everything together.
This DIY Fall card is quite simple but includes all the best things that you love about Fall.
Frequently Asked Questions?
1. What do I need for card making?
Before you can start card making, you will need to think of what kinds of cards you want to make. Once you have a general idea, you can begin to gather the necessary supplies.
You will definitely need blank cardstock, paper trimmers, and adhesive. Depending on how you choose to decorate you will also need ephemera, stamps, and markers.
For a full list of card making supplies, read through these recommended items.
2. How To Make Professional Looking Handmade Fall Cards?
To make your Fall handmade cards look professional, here are a few tips to follow:
- Use a paper trimmer to cut straight edges
- Use tape adhesive instead of wet glue to avoid paper warping
- Clean stamps in-between use to get a clean transfer
- Work with a stamp positioner to avoid crooked designs
These are easy things you can do to help make your cards look more polished and professional! (Source: “How to Make Homemade Greeting Cards Look Professional“)
3. Which Fall holidays can I make cards for?
Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Halloween, and Veteran’s Day are all worthy of making cards for.
You can also make Fall-themed cards for generic sayings such as “Thanks” and “Congratulations”. By using traditional Autumn colors, you can turn any ordinary card into one that is Fall-themed.
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