What is Better Than Fall & sweater weather? (For me it’s the sun & beach!) When you think of fall, one thing immediately comes to mind: pumpkin spice. Whether you’re sipping a latte or lighting a pumpkin candle, nothing feels more seasonal than those warm orange-and-brown tones. That’s exactly the inspiration behind today’s project—this Better Than Fall Pumpkin Spice Card that doubles as a gift card holder. Perfect for treating a friend to coffee or sending a cozy autumn hello!
Creating Cozy Fall Layers
This card starts with a Basic White card base cut to 8 ½” x 5 ½” and scored at 1 ½” and 4 ¼”. This fold creates the surprise element: a pocket for slipping in a gift card. From there, I layered on Peach Pie Two-Tone cardstock, first blending Pumpkin Pie ink over the surface to add extra warmth. The tone-on-tone stamping builds depth and gives a rustic, textured look—almost like a cozy flannel shirt in paper form. Next, I embossed it with the Plaid 3-D Embossing Folder and used a sanding block to sand the raised areas. This gave it even more dimension and texture.
To bring it all together, I stamped and cut the coffee cup, whip cream topping (stamped with Basic Beige), and sentiment pieces. With a swirl of Cajun Craze ink and a touch of Pumpkin Pie, the cup instantly transforms into a pumpkin spice latte that looks good enough to sip! A few sprinkles stamped in Pumpkin Pie & Cajun Craze gives the whipped topping a realistic, frothy finish.
What is Better Than Fall to Share a Little Gift with a Friend?
Here’s everything I used so you can easily recreate the card:
Cardstock
- Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½” (scored at 1 ½” & 4 ¼”), 2 ½” x 2″, 5″ x 1 ¼”, scrap for cup, whip cream & sentiment strip
- Peach Pie Two-Tone: 5 ¼” x 2 ½”, 5 ¼” x 1 ½”, 5 ¼” x 1″
- Cajun Craze: 2 ¾” x 2 ¼”, scrap for die cuts
Inks
- Basic Beige
- Cajun Craze
- Pumpkin Pie
Other Supplies
- More than Autumn stamp set #164228
- More Than Autumn Dies #164075
- Forever Plaid 3-D Embossing Folder #164049
- Blending Brush
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine
- Neutral Mat Dots #165561
A Surprise Inside
The best part about this card is that it’s not just pretty on the outside—it’s practical, too! The scored folds create a pocket perfect for sliding in a coffee shop gift card. It’s an instant, handmade treat that any pumpkin spice lover would swoon over. Imagine giving this to a friend with a real pumpkin spice latte—it’s the kind of thoughtful gesture that makes fall so special.
Want to see exactly how I created the textures, blended the colors, and added dimension? Head over to my YouTube channel for the full video tutorial, where I share all my tips and tricks step-by-step.
Because after all, nothing says Better Than Fall like pumpkin spice in a handmade card!
Check out another, Quick, gift card holder using this set! CLICK HERE
Until we meet again. . .
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