Autumn Opulence Scrapbooking Guide...

Autumn Opulence Scrapbook Guide: Make Room for Your Fall Memories

Give me rich autumn colors, pretty patterned paper, and a few oversized embellishments, and I’m ready to scrapbook! 🍂 Our newest Creative AKademy Autumn Opulence Scrapbook Guide brings those favorites together in layouts ready for your photos and stories.

Today, I’m sharing a closer look at the finished pages in a quick reel. You’ll see warm rust tones, deep purples, beautiful florals, pumpkins, and layered details throughout the designs. I love how the colors give these pages a cozy fall feeling while leaving room for your photos to be the focus.

From Pretty Paper to Finished Pages

Sometimes the hardest part of scrapbooking is deciding where to start. You love the paper, you have photos you want to use, but then comes the arranging…and rearranging!

That’s where a scrapbook guide can help. Having a design to follow gives you a starting point and makes it easier to move from a stack of supplies to pages you can put in your album.

Follow the designs closely or add your own touches along the way. Change a title, adjust a photo arrangement, or make room for a longer story. Your pages should feel like YOU!

Which Memories Will You Add?

These layouts would be lovely for pumpkin patch visits and Thanksgiving gatherings, but don’t overlook the quieter moments of the season:

• Coffee with a friend on a cool morning

• A favorite family recipe and the person who makes it

• An afternoon walk or a weekend outing

• Everyday photos of the people you love

You don’t need a big event to make a scrapbook page worth creating. Sometimes those ordinary moments become the memories we’re most grateful we saved.

Don’t Forget the Story

Before you tuck your finished pages into an album, add a little journaling. Start with who, where, and when, then include one detail the photos can’t tell you.

What made everyone laugh? Who insisted on making the same dessert again? What do you want to remember about this season of life?

A few sentences in your own words can make a beautiful page even more meaningful.

Take a Peek at Autumn Opulence

Watch the reel below for a look at the layouts and their details. As you watch, think about which photos you already have that would feel at home on these pages.

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Ready to create your own? Order the products from my website and get the Guide FREE or you can purchase the full Workshop Guide with Titles over on my product page!

Let’s get those fall memories off our phones and into our albums! 🧡

Happy Scrappin’
- Katy

October Happenings...

October 6: New Kits, a Joining Special & More Creative Fun!

October is bringing fresh inspiration to the craft room! Beginning October 6, you’ll find new Stampin’ Up! kits, a joining special, and a new Product of the Month. I also have autumn scrapbooking and Christmas projects on my creative agenda—and I can’t wait to share them with you!

Join My Team for $100

If you’ve been thinking about joining my Stamp, Paper, Scissors team, take a look at this special!

For $100, you’ll receive:

• A welcome box filled with goodies

• A total of $175 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend

I’d love to welcome you to our creative community! If you’re curious about what joining involves, message me so we can talk through the details and see whether it’s a good fit for you.

New Additions to the Kits Collection

There’s something so satisfying about sitting down with a coordinated project and getting right to the fun part—creating!

The new additions to the Kits Collection bring festive inspiration for your holiday crafting. Take a peek at the cards and tags pictured below. Whether you’re planning some quiet crafting time or a get-together with friends, these are worth adding to your October wish list.

Coming Next: Autumn Opulence Scrapbooking Workshop

My next scrapbooking workshop will feature Autumn Opulence!

Rich fall colors, pumpkins, leaves, and layered details make this collection a beautiful backdrop for your autumn memories. I’m excited to share layouts that let those seasonal details shine while keeping your photos at the heart of the pages.

Watch for workshop details and registration information coming soon!

Christmas Projects Are on the Agenda!

My craft room is also getting a little Christmas sparkle! I have projects planned featuring Pretty Poinsettias and the Timeless Christmas Kit. These items will get you started but if you want a full list, click here for an "add to cart" feature.

From beautiful poinsettia details to pages ready for your Christmas memories, there’s plenty of holiday inspiration ahead. Keep an eye here and on my social channels for project reveals and more information.

October Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies

The Shining Stars Dies are October’s Product of the Month—and you can get them for just $5 with a qualifying $75 order!

Think beyond a single star on a card: these shapes offer creative possibilities for scrapbook accents, layered embellishments, gift packaging, and seasonal projects.

Available while supplies last. If these are on your wish list, I recommend shopping early.

Let’s Get Creating!

Ready to browse the October 6 offerings? Visit my Stampin’ Up! store, or message me with questions about joining, shopping, or upcoming workshops.

Which has your attention first—the new kits, autumn layouts, or Christmas projects? Leave a comment and tell me!

FLASH SALE on Select Stamp Sets - Sept 16th - 19th...

We're having a SALE over on my website - select stamp sets will be on sale for 3 DAYS ONLY!

Here are some sets that I personally have and some artwork to inspire you...which one's your favorite?

CUTEST CREW

EXTRAORDINARY LIFE

GEARS & TEXTURES

RELAXING WATERSIDE

SPLASH & RELAX

Don't forget to head on over to my website before the end of the day the 19th to grab your favorite stamp sets!

Copper Harvest Card...

Foiling With an Embossing Folder: Shine and Dimension in One Technique!

What happens when you combine a foiling system with an embossing folder? See how I used this new cardmaking technique to add beautiful shine and raised dimension to a handmade harvest card.

There is something about a little shine that makes a handmade card feel extra special—but this technique takes it one step further. I combined a foiling system with an embossing folder to create a background that has both gorgeous metallic shine and raised dimension!

The result is one of those details you really have to tilt toward the light to fully appreciate. The foil catches your eye first, and then the embossed texture makes you want to reach out and touch it.

A New Way to Use Foil

I love discovering techniques that help us look at the supplies in our craft rooms differently. Instead of using the foiling system and embossing folder separately, I brought them together to create the copper-patterned panel on this card.

The background adds plenty of interest without competing with the layered pumpkin and foliage. It also proves that a background does not need to be complicated to make a big impact.

Watch the Technique in Action

Photos show the finished texture, but video is the best way to see the foil catch the light and understand how the layers come together. In the video below, I walk you through the technique, share what I learned, and assemble the finished card.

 

 WATCH THE FOILING TECHNIQUE VIDEO →

Building the Card

Because the background already brings plenty of shine and texture, I kept the focal point soft and layered. The pale pumpkins, delicate foliage and warm floral pattern balance the bolder copper foil. A little twine adds natural texture, while the small gems give the design another subtle bit of sparkle.

The “A Little Hello” sentiment keeps this card useful beyond one specific occasion. Although the colors and pumpkin imagery work beautifully for autumn, the technique itself can be used year-round. Imagine it with snowflakes, florals, geometrics, birthday designs or even a more masculine pattern.

Tips Before You Try It

• Choose an embossing-folder pattern with enough open detail for the foil to be noticeable.

• Let the foil and texture be the star; too many competing embellishments can hide the technique.

• Check the result from several angles before deciding whether you need more embellishment—the shine changes dramatically in the light.

• Expect a little experimentation when trying a new combination of tools and materials. Keep your first attempt or two as samples and make notes about what worked.

Shop the Supplies

Ready to try this combination of shine and dimension? You can shop the products used for this project through my online store.

SHOP THE PROJECT SUPPLIES →

Shopping through my link supports my ScrappinKaty business at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my creative work!

What Would You Foil First?

Now that I have seen the shine and dimension this technique creates, I am already thinking about other embossing folders I want to try. I would love to know what design you would choose first!

Leave a comment below and tell me—and if you try the technique, be sure to share your project with me.

Happy crafting!

31 Days of Christmas Card Event - 2026...

Registration is NOW OPEN for our annual 31 Days of Christmas Cards Event!

We’re so excited for this year’s event! We’re trying a few new things for 2026, and we think this may be our best format yet.

Throughout October, there will be something to look forward to all week long:

Monday through Friday: New, full-length card classes packed with ideas, techniques and Christmas inspiration.

Saturdays: Live Zoom crops with members of the Creative Design Team! Craft along with us, work on projects inspired by the classes or simply enjoy some creative time together. We’ve scheduled multiple crop times throughout the month to make it easier for different time zones to join us.

Sundays: Challenge days! We’ll give you a fun challenge inspired by the week’s classes, plus chances to win prizes.

And you don’t even have to wait until October to start creating! Register now and your first bonus card handout will be waiting for you as soon as you join the private Facebook group.

As always, you don’t need to own everything we use. We encourage you to shop your stash, and we’ll share alternate ideas so you can take the techniques and inspiration and make them your own.

We can’t wait to spend October creating with you!

Register now at CDTCreatives.com