Amber Autumn Card Class 🍂 Beginner to Stepped Up! | Watercolor, Embossing & Die-Cuts

Fall feels and crafty fun—right here, right now.
Watch three beautiful cards come to life using the Amber Autumn bundle… from a beginner project to a textured, stepped-up stunner!

Whether you’re brand new to stamping or ready to add layers, embossing, and die-cuts, this friendly, follow-along class walks you through each card at a relaxed pace. You’ll learn quick watercoloring, how to use watercolor pencils with a blender pen, simple layout rules that always look polished, and easy ways to add “ooh-la-la” dimension without complicated tools.

##What You'll Learn

A beginner-friendly plaid card using minimal tools (perfect first project)
Fast, forgiving watercoloring (no artistic training required)
Texture tricks with 3D embossing folders for instant “wow”
Watercolor pencil coloring + blending for smooth, vibrant results
Die-cutting vs. fussy-cutting—when to use each (and my time-saving tips)
Adhesive choices that make your layers look pro (dimensionals, glue dots & more)
Sentiment placement that ties your whole design together

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & class overview (Amber Autumn stamp set + coordinating dies)
01:38 Card 1 — Beginner plaid pumpkins: base, plaid layer, quick watercoloring, “Grateful for You”
07:45 Fussy-cut vs. die-cut: when you don’t have the die (clean borders the easy way)
10:12 Build the focal circle + add dimension for a “stepped-up” look with minimal effort
13:20 Card 2 — Texture magic: dry embossing “falling leaves,” layout sizes, matting & mix-and-match plaids
17:58 Watercolor pencils 101: smooth blends with a blender pen (no pilling, no buckling)
22:36 Sentiment styling: “Blessed to have you in my life” banner (raised + tucked with glue dots)
24:44 Card 3 — Stepped-up acorns: layered mats, gold accents, embossed panel, die-cuts
29:10 Watercoloring acorns & maple leaves (pecan pie + cajun craze autumn mix)
33:05 Adhering die-cuts securely (dimensionals + hidden glue dots)
35:20 Finishing details, favorite card poll & class kit reminder

Supply & technique highlights

*Amber Autumn* bundle (stamps + dies)
*Papers:* Gathering Together DSP, Timeless Plaid, gold foil accents
*Inks:* Tuxedo Black (Memento), Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze
*Tools:* Paper trimmer, 2-3/8" circle punch, Cut & Emboss (mini works!), bone folder, embossing folder
*Coloring:* Water brush + classic ink pads, Watercolor Pencils + Blender Pen
*Adhesives:* Dimensionals (standard/black), Mini Glue Dots, liquid glue

Grab the Class Kit FREE

Love these three projects? Get the *Amber Autumn Class Kit FREE* with *any $50 order* placed in my online store by **Sept 30, 2025**. Kits ship first week of October so you can craft along at home. (Includes precut cardstock/DSP, die-cuts/embossed pieces where noted, and envelopes; stamps/inks/adhesives not included.)

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