Melissa Phillips welcomes the first whispers of Fall with this whimsical “Bloom Where You Are Planted” card, combining charming mushrooms, cheerful Gerber Daisies, and layers of colorful foliage. 🍄🌼 Warm autumn-inspired shades of Harvest Gold, Canyon Clay, Raspberry Fizz, and greens bring the design to life, while delicate vellum, a sweet seam binding bow, and touches of glitter add softness and sparkle. The combination of playful mushrooms and blooming flowers creates a beautiful reminder to embrace where you are and enjoy wherever life leads you.
Melissa shares, “When the evenings start to cast their golden hue on the fields, I start feeling the first whispers of Fall and for some reason, mushrooms remind me of Autumn. Today I’ve pulled out my delightful mushroom-inspired products and have created a card all about embracing where you are and where life leads you.”
STEP 1: Ink mushroom press plate with a variety of colors and run through die cut machine. Adhere a vellum rectangle to the center of card and adhere die cut grass pieces across the bottom of card front. Adhere to card base.
STEP 2: Wrap ivory scrunched seam binding around center of card and tie in a bow on right. Adhere die cut yellow bracket to center of card.
STEP 3: Ink blend top of smaller bracket with aqua ink, stamp with sentiment and adhere to center of card.
STEP 4: Die cut and ink blend mushrooms and leaves. Add splatters with Distress Spritz and white paint. Adhere to bottom area of card.
STEP 5: Die cut and ink blend daisies. Adhere to card front. Finish with adhesive gems and Crystal Stickles glitter.
This charming project is a beautiful way to welcome the changing season and celebrate the simple inspiration found in nature. 🍂 From the colorful mushroom and floral arrangement to the layered brackets, delicate vellum, and sparkling details, every element adds warmth and personality to Melissa’s design. Let this card inspire you to embrace your own season of life and create something beautiful right where you are.
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