Autumn Sunset

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Fall is my favorite time of the year with the variety of colors and slight chill in the air.  It is in the anticipation of Autumn that I designed this card.  The giveaway for this post is the Viva Tree Die.

This card can serve for masculine birthdays, Autumn greetings, a thank you card or, in the US, a Thanksgiving Card.  It could even serve as a sympathy card.

I created this card by creating a background with chalk pastels to create the sunset.  The cardstock was 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.  After the sunset is created, I adhered the single piece of cardstock to an A-2 sized card with a top fold that I made from a sheet of cardstock.

I ran the Woodland Fawn twice and the Viva tree die once in brown to create the tree for the card. Next, I ran the Viva tree die several more times with yellow, green, orange, and red cardstock. 

The Country fence die will need to be run through the die cut machine twice to fit an A2 card lengthwise.  To join the fence trim the second fence to where the tall fencepost is at the end and adhere to the last fence plank on the first fence.

This card is a quick card to produce as the colored Viva Tree die cuts provide enough leaves for several additional trees with only the brown main tree needing cut again.  I hope you enjoyed this card.

Supplies I used for this card:

Viva Tree Die [#901] 

Woodlawn Fawn [#945]

Country Fence [#935]

Cardstock

Miscellaneous Supplies:

Adhesives – to adhere the scene to the base cardstock and to adhere the die cuts.  I found it easier to use a glue pen to add the tiny leaves to the tree and to the scene.

Chalk Pastels – to create the autumn sunset background

 

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to leave a comment to win the Viva Tree Die.  Enter every day between September 4th and September 17th. All you need to do is comment.  You have until Mid-night (EST) on September 20th to comment.  Winners will be announced on September 23rd.

 

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115 Comments

  2. The more I see the woodland fawns “in action” the more I know I need them on my holiday WISH LIST! Love this card with those beautiful colored leaves falling. Amazing creativity!

  14. Lovely Fall card – the deer are so sweet and the tree is so versatile. I’d love to win this die. x

  16. Perfect fall card! Love the beautiful sky! Beautiful tree, fence and deer dies too…. I have been wanting to get a tree die so I’d sure be thrilled to win a Viva Tree die! Thanks for the opportunity!

  38. Kimberly, what an amazingly peaceful card. You are so right the Viva. Tree is the perfect touch for Thanksgiving cards! Thank you for sharing!

  41. These dies are wonderful for those difficult to make masculine cards I struggle with….love the cardstock colors, too….I use Memory Box cardstock a lot and just love the weight and quality of it.

  43. I need to get out my chalks now and try a background like yours, so pretty. This is a great masculine card. Love Autumn except that Winter follows!! Brrr!

  46. This is such a peaceful card. I can imagine the smells of Autumn in the air just looking at it. Nicely done. 🙂

  49. I love this card autumn leaves falling from the tree & picket fence with deer coming by for a visit. Thanks

  51. Really windy day to have the scarves blowing two different ways! I love the tree, especially with different colored leaves – and some in the air. Nicely done!

  62. Oh, I agree–fall is the best! Love your adorable little scene! Great background and I LOVE the tree. It’s another super versatile die that works for any time of the year.

  67. Oh! I adore the Viva tree die! It’s so delicate and lovely. This could work for any season. Keeping my fingers crossed! Hope I win.

  69. Thank you for the tip that we use a glue pen to adhere those little leaves. Still, that was a lot of work!

  77. Love your sunset background. I could almost feel the fall breeze a blowin’. Very nice, calming card. Thanks.

  79. What a cute card. The Viva Tree is so versatile. It would work for any season. Thanks for the chance to win it. Keeping the ol’ fingers crossed. Hope you had a good week-end.

  81. Beautiful background! And I love the different color leaves and how they are falling off the tree. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
    Katie B.

  85. Such a perfect Fall sunset – beautiful card! Thanks for a chance to win the Viva Tree – it could be used for so many different ideas!

  90. Everyday I see dies to add to my collection – can you ever have too many trees by Poppystamps? They are all so great!

  99. What a gorgeous tree! Your card is perfect for autumn and could indeed be used for so many occasions. I hope I’m lucky!

  105. Oh, this card is GORGEOUS!! I’ve just discovered your blog and am amazed by the inspiration!! Both of the dies you used have been added to my ever-growing wish list!!
    I’m hoping you can help me, as I’m fairly new to this. I want to try to recreate the background, but I am not sure what Chalk Pastels are or how exactly you use them.
    Thanks for any help you can provide!!
    I love your blog, and the inspiration ROCKS!!
    Judy Rowland
    lifesabeach32940@cfl.rr.com

  107. I am loving this tree, I really like the fall scenes that have been made up with it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  112. Wowie! Love your background colors! Awsome! I think I’ll make a similar card for grandsons bd. Thanks for great idea.

  113. I love how the leaves are falling and the scarf is blowing in the wind. You can almost feel how windy it is in your scene! 🙂

  115. I love the softness of your card, all the colors of autumn, so pretty. Thank you for the lovely idea, hoping to win the Viva tree!

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