Autumn Leaves Gift Card Holders

Hello Crafters!

I can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I actually have to wear a coat when I leave the house now. I'm already over it and it's only snowed once. Silver lining to all that cold? It's beautiful outside.

I'm blessed enough to live in a state with four individual seasons and while I love Spring and Summer, Autumn might inch them out as the prettiest. Even if I do have to wear a coat.

When I started these cards I had two things on my agenda.

1. Say "Thank You".
2. Try Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Spoiler Alert. We accomplish both.

I love bold bright colors. This love affair is one of the big reasons why I shy away from colored pencils. However, while I was on a crafty retreat a friend showed me how Gamsol not only blends colored pencils, it also brightens them.

I wanted to do a side by side comparison to see just how bright these colored pencils were. I also wanted to create a fun way to say thank you to my son's two pre-school teachers for Thanksgiving. Honestly, I'm in awe of all teachers but especially the ones who run around with little toddlers all day. :)

You can see the entire card being created below.

Watch above or watch in HD at YouTube

Are you not in love with all things gold right now?! I know I sure am! The gold spatters with the gold sequins are making my little heart go pitter patter. I was surprised by how bright the colors actually were with the gamasol. Plus, they really did blend like buttah. I'll definitely be giving them another try!

Which version is your favorite? Copics or colored Pencils? Let me know in the comments section below!

Thanks for visiting!

Featured Supplies

For your convenience, here is a list of the featured supplies used on today's project(s), along with links to purchase. Please note: this list contains affiliate links.

Wplus9 Gift Card Layers Die Shop at: SSS | Wplus9

Wplus9 Beautiful Bouquet: Ranunculus Shop at: SSS | Wplus9

Autumn Leaves Shop at: SSS | Wplus9

Autumn Leaves Die Shop at: SSS | Wplus9

EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP Shop at: SSS	Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And White Shop at: SSS	Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS	Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS
Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad Shop at: SSS	Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK Shop at: SSS
Wplus9 White Cardstock Shop at: Wplus9	MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS	MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS	Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round Shop at: SSS
We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board Shop at: SSS	Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 24 Set Shop at: SSS	Neat & Tangled WILD ORCHID SEQUIN MIX Shop at: SSS | Neat & Tangled	Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT GOLD Shop at: SSS
Prismacolor PENCIL SHARPENER Shop at: SSS	Prismacolor 150 PREMIER COLORED PENCILS Shop at: SSS	Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 72 Set Shop at: SSS	Inky Antics GAMSOL KIT Shop at: SSS

Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker R05 SALMON RED Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker Y38 HONEY Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker R35 CORAL Shop at: SSS