GDP513

Leave a comment September 11, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This week I had the honour of being invited as the Guest Designer for the Global Design Project Challenge (#GDP513)! The challenge features a warm and inviting colour palette that instantly made me think of crisp fall days and colourful leaves. I reached for the Amber Autumn Bundle, the Gathering Together 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, and a mix of rich Stampin’ Blends to create this cozy seasonal card.

The Global Design Project #513 challenge focused on three stunning colours: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Pecan Pie. These earthy tones are perfect for fall cardmaking, especially when combined with warm textures and layered leaves.

Card Details & How-To

✨ Stamping & Colouring

I used the Amber Autumn stamp set to create my focal image.
The pumpkins and leaves were coloured with Cajun Craze and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends.
To achieve a softer Crushed Curry look, I blended Dark Daffodil Delight with Dark Darling Duckling.

🍂 Die-Cut Leaves

On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I blended Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Pecan Pie inks using Blending Brushes.
Once dry, I die cut the leaves using the coordinating dies from the Amber Autumn Bundle.
This gave the leaves a gorgeous mottled, realistic look.

🖤 Designer Series Paper & Accents

I finished the design with a sprinkling of Cajun Craze & Gold Dots for a little extra texture and shine.

The background features the Gathering Together 12” x 12” DSP, which tied the colours together beautifully.

Here’s a full list of the supplies used.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Amber Autumn Bundle (English) [165893]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165288]
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Cajun Craze & Gold Dots [165984]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]