Card – Autumn chicken!

I know chickens aren’t particularly synonymous with Autumn but I came across an old die that I hadn’t used in ages, and thought him soooo very cute that I just had to use him!  I also thought I could get away with using the colours for our September Fiskarette Focus and add an Autumnal theme too!

I used the fabaroo Fiskar Squeeze Punch-Large Leaf as this leaf really lends itself to that autumn feel.  Great for any season really – just change the colour of card that you punch with.  I used a lovely deep red on this occasion.

And I found a fab stitch with my new sewing machine – see the border all the way around?  I may use that one quite a lot!  I also have to mention the glittery swirl…..I am actually using a lot of stash that I have had for a very long time and never got around to using.  This is a little glue rub-on and then you can apply glitter or flock to it.  Love it!

Fiskars Products Used:

• Squeeze Punch – Large Leaf
• Corner Lever Punch – Scallop
• Trimmer
• Scissors

Other Products Used:

• Patterned Paper
• Cardstock
• Chicken Die
• Ribbon
• Button
• Gem (for eye)
• Rub-on twirl and sentiment
• Glitter

Instructions:

• Trim a piece of coloured cardstock to fit your card blank.
• Trim coordinating patterned paper to sit slightly inside of the cardstock.
• Cut a piece of plain card and using the Lever Punch cut two scallops on the top corners.  Attach your chicken and glue rub-on.  Add glitter to the twirl.
• Cut a tab and add the rub-on sentiment ‘autumn’.  Attach to the side of the topper.
• Tie ribbon around the cardstock and then adhere into place on the card blank.  This is where I sewed that gorgeous stitched border.
• Add your topper to the card.
• Cut out a leave using the Squeeze Punch and add to the ribbon bow with the button.

Caroline x