If you’re hunting for fall card making ideas that go beyond a traditional wreath, you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing three designs using the Spellbinders Build-A-Wreath Dies and Halloween Wreath Add-Ons—one classic wreath and two playful layouts that stretch your dies in fresh ways. Texture takes center stage: all three cards feature a white embossed layer created with the Spellbinders Falling Leaves Embossing Folder for a crisp, seasonal backdrop.
These fall card making ideas all begin with that same crisp, embossed foundation—clean, cohesive, and oh-so seasonal.
Fall Card 1: Non-Traditional Wreath with Two-Tone Fall Florals
The set includes three different branch styles—perfect for overlaying colors to build depth and texture over the embossed background. Rather than using greens for the branches, I went non-traditional and used Spellbinder’s Indigo and Windy card stock. Because I was inspired by two-tone dahlias in my garden, I layered the flowers using Saffron, Cinnamon and Carrot. Next, I added a Cinnamon bow with an Altenew Iridescent Crystal Gem in the center. I placed three flowers around the perimeter of the wreath and added a sentiment from Spellbinders Autumn Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set. At the finish, I loved this design. The embossed leaves peeking through the wreath add quiet movement without competing with the floral focal point.
Fall Card 2 – Corner Cluster Halloween Focal (Beyond the Wreath)
For this design, I wanted to show how the wreath builder dies can create a striking focal point that isn’t a wreath. Start with the embossed white panel (Spellbinders Falling Leaves Embossing Folder) as your textured layer.
To build the corner focal point, I used Spellbinder’s Rainforest & Peridot to cut the branches and Saffron & Pomegranate for the flowers. Next, I used Spellbinders Halloween Wreath Add-Ons, to design the jack-o’-lantern and sprinkle in a few die-cut goodies/candies—they create an irresistibly cute focal point. Next, the jack-o-lantern was nestled in the corner with the branches and flowers. I then adhered the embossed layer to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer of black.
To create a bold “sentiment using the “Happy Halloween,” I used three black silhouette layers stacked beneath one white script layer for crisp contrast and sturdy dimension. Pink & Main “The Oranges” Sticky Gems added a touch of seasonal sparkle. The asymmetrical corner cluster keeps the eye moving diagonally across the card, while the embossed leaves provide quiet seasonal texture behind the scene.
Fall Card 3 – Pumpkin & Ghost Surprise (Classic Halloween)
This one was so much fun and uses both die sets again. The star is the little ghost popping out of a pumpkin, flanked by a witch’s hat and flying bats for that timeless Halloween vibe. After layering the white embossed layer on a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer of black, I added two Peridot branches across the lower portion of the card. To add a little “smokiness” to the ghost, I lightly added grey ink using a blending brush. For the witches hat, I used Lilac for the band and Carrot for the buckle; traditional Halloween colors. Foam was used to “pop up” the pumpkin and hat. I used the same greeting as I had on the second card. But to add a little bit of “eerie,” I layered three die cut bats to the upper right corner.
Three Fall Card Making Ideas Video Tutorial
To see how I made these three fun fall cards, watch the video below. If these fall card making ideas sparked new ways to use Build-A-Wreath and the Halloween Wreath Add-Ons, pin this post and share your makes with me—I’d love to see your color choices and creative twists!
Happy crafting—and may your branches layer beautifully and your pumpkins glow just right.
Supplies
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- Spellbinder Build-A-Wreath Dies
- Spellbinders Halloween Wreath Add-On Dies
- Falling Leaves Embossing Folder
- The Full 48 Color Wheel Yardstick 81/2″ x 11″
- Autumn Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set
- Tuxedo Black Momento Ink
- Altenew Iridescent Gem Sparkles
- Pink & Main The Oranges Sticky Gems
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