Emma and I hosted our Bonus Zoom call for the last Super-Awesome Fun Time Card Kit yesterday. I always love to learn what techniques or designs people liked the most from each kits, and I love see what they’ve made. Today I’m sharing an “alternative project” I shared on the call (that wasn’t part of the kit) with elements that were provided in the kit. Here’s a look at the Thanksgiving-ready napkin ring I design with a fun, easy technique:
The leaf and sentiment on this napkin ring are from the Autumn Leaves Bundle, a gorgeous bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. Here’s a look at this incredible bundle:
Since the All About Autumn 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper and Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper were unavailable while we were preparing the kits (they are available now, though!), Emma and I had to find a replacement that would work well with this bundle. We reached into the Online Exclusives for a pack of Specialty Papers that gave us exactly what we wanted – the Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty Designer Series Paper:
How gorgeous is this paper?! First available in the Spring 2023 Mini Catalog, the pages feature gold, rose, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Cajun Craze and Soft Succulent (a retired In Color) tones. Here’s what we loved about the Soft Succulent piece – it plays so well with Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock, which weren’t available when this paper was originally offered.
I created a napkin ring with a 1-1/2″ x 6″ strip of Calypso Coral and a 1-3/8″ x 6″ strip of the Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty Paper. I burnished the strips with a bone folder (to loosen the fibers and let it roll into a circle) and secured them at the back with Tear & Tape. I tied a band of Calypso Coral 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim around the band and tied it with a bow. The sentiment on the napkin ring is stamped with the Autumn Leaves stamp set (I masked “I’m” with tape and cropped it with the Double Oval Punch.
Here’s a closer look at the leaf on my project:
I stamped the leaf from Autumn Leaves with Early Espresso ink on Calypso Coral cardstock and then crumbled it up for a little rustic texture. I spritzed the back of the leaf with water to help create and maintain the crumpled look (but don’t spritz the front, or the ink will bleed into a splotchy mess – don’t ask me how I know). I attached my Calypso Coral leave with Mini Glue Dots.
Here’s a look at the fully napkin and napkin ring:
Bundles: Autumn Leaves Stamps: Autumn Leaves Papers: Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral, Thick Very Vanilla Inks: Early Espresso Accessories: Autumn Leaves Dies, Calypso Coral 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim, Double Oval Punch, Bone Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape
Price: $8.00
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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How lovely for a fall table setting!
Great use of the oxidized paper!! Love the leaf too!
Pairing the beautiful oxidized paper with the Calypso Coral makes a very elegant napkin ring. It was a great Zoom call with you and everyone. Enjoy your day!
What a cool idea for a napkin ring, Brian!
I like the look of that specialty paper.
Thank you Brian and Emma…loved this kit. I could not jump on the call yesterday but did my kit Friday morning and really enjoyed all the cards and techniques. I always get great ideas from you both! 🙂
Super Ute and lil, I have those same napkins.
I should proof read. That was supposed to say super cute and LOL, I have the same napkins.