Layered Hummingbird Fall Greetings by Jean Okimoto

It may feel like it's already winter, but it's only fall - time to send autumn cards. A felt Layered Hummingbird and falling Gypsy Oak Leaves set the scene on a backdrop of woodgrain blocks. Hi, Jean here, let's get started...

Cut orange-y ink-blended heavy white cardstock to fit the Vintage Tray 3D Embossing Folder. Spritz both sides with a light mist of water and emboss it. Spritz it lightly with Imagine's Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz and heat-set the ink. Lightly ink the embossed pattern with Brilliance Cosmic Copper. Dry the ink, then cut the cardstock with the tray die included in the set. Attach 4 of the offcut blocks to a natural A6 card (4.5" x 6.25").

Attach adhesive label paper or a sticker sheet to cream felt and cut the main portion of Layered Hummingbird. Cut the beak/head section from black cardstock. Cut the remaining sections from the green Rainbow Reflections 6x6 and an orange sheet from the Sunny Orange Collection. Here's a picture of this sweet bird - he'd be great in any color combination!

Cut Gypsy Oak Leaves from two shades of orange from the Sunny Orange Collection.

Glue two layers of natural cardstock together and cut the background of Happy Fall Posh Script. Pressure-emboss it using the rubber mat and plate(s) required for your machine. Cut the top greeting layer from the orange Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6. Assemble the greeting - embossing debosses the background to easily attach the top layer.

Attach the diecuts to the background - use foamtape for the hummingbird. Add the bronze-y Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones. Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Thanks for visiting...keep warm and have a great weekend!