There is something magical about fall. The crisp air, cozy sweaters, and colorful leaves always inspire me. My recent trip to New England completely reignited my love for this season. I could not resist taking photos of the fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges that filled the trees.

Those colors became the heart of today’s project, a bold Thankful card made with the new Honey Bee Stamps October release. I wanted to capture that warm autumn feeling on paper, and this mixed media design does it perfectly.

From Inspiration to Card 🍁

I started with plain white cardstock and built up color and texture using three simple steps.

1. Ink Swiping: I dragged green inks across the surface to create a background
2. Ink Blending: Next, I added darker green to the edges to create a smooth gradient
3. 3D Embossing Folder: Finally, I added texture and depth that brings the background to life.

Once the background was complete, I worked on creating realistic leaves using ink refills, water and watercolor paper. I added some mica sprays then gave the leaf an outline with Shimmer Relief Paste Mayan Gold. I added a bit of this to the vellum boho layer as well.

💛 The Cozy Factor

This project combines everything I love about autumn: rich color, texture, and gratitude. It is one of those cards that feels warm just looking at it.

If you are inspired by nature, try looking through your own photos. A single leaf or color palette can spark a new idea for your next card.

🛒 Supplies

You can find all the supplies from Honey Bee Stamps’ new release through my affiliate links below. Using these links helps support me at no extra cost, and I truly appreciate it.

👉 https://honeybeestamps.com/nicki-baxley

✈️ From New England to the Craft Room

This card represents a piece of my fall trip turned into art and proof that inspiration is everywhere. I will be sharing more photos and possibly a video tutorial soon, so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to see it when it goes live.