For this first card, I covered the background in patterned paper, and added smaller rectangle, and so on, and so on, so I created a layered look with a focal point. I added a tag, to help the sentiment stand out, as well as some die cuts and flair.

For my next card, I added patterned paper to the background, and stitched the fun heart transparency over it. I added a doily to help the tag pop, and finished off with some die cuts and stickers.

For my final card, I used a cut file that I had originally intended to make a layout background. It ended up being too busy. I cut it down to a smaller size and used it as a background for the card. I added a tag and stickers, and the card was complete!

Thanks for joining me today, I hope you have a Happy Halloween!

My favorites are the Halloween items and the wood veneer leaves, both of which I used on the layouts I created! 

The first layout I created was inspired by all the leaves in this month's release, and the colors of the Family Fun collection. I used the stamp to create leaves of different colors. Next, I used the cut file to cut out leaves, and backed them with the same colors as what I stamped. I arranged them all the leaves in the circle, and added the wood leaves on top. I added my photo and used the acrylic "thankful" as a title. I finished with a puffy stickers and diecut phrases on the side of my photo! The result was a colorful, fall page.

My next layout is Halloween inspired:

To create this layout, I started with the Star Background file. I used just part of it so the stars would be more spread out. First, I ran some of the cut file through my Silhouette with a sketch pen so I could hand stitch the stars. I ran it again, this time to cut out the remaining stars. I stitched the stars in coordinating colors, and backed the open ones with the Halloween mini collection. I used the Halloween collection as layers for my photos, and embellished with the Halloween wood veneers and puffy stickers. I finished off with some splatters of mist and the layout was complete!

Stop by the Elle's Studio website to shop all these new goodies! Here's a look at the products I used:

Thanks for joining me today!