Happy Harvest Scarecrow Card Tutorial

Fall crafting is always a favorite, and this Happy Harvest scarecrow card is a fun way to combine texture, dimension, and colorful seasonal details.

I’m Carrianne, and I created a cheerful autumn card featuring a layered scarecrow, a textured leaf embossed background, and a warm fall color palette using CutCardStock papers. I combined embossing, die cutting, ink shading, and layered cardstock pieces to create a dimensional harvest scene full of character and charm.

The result is a playful fall card that highlights how a mix of cardstock colors, simple techniques, and thoughtful details can transform basic die cuts into a beautiful seasonal design.

Supplies & Materials

CutCardStock

• Crest Solar White cardstock
• Hot Fudge cardstock
• Flame Orange cardstock
• Banana Split cardstock
• Wild Blueberry cardstock
• Gumdrop Green cardstock
• Jelly Bean Green cardstock
• Natural Twine
• Classic Crest EPIC Black

Other

• Spellbinders Falling Leaves Embossing Folder
• Honey Bee Stamps -Lovely Layers: Scarecrow Honey Cuts
• Ink for shading & splatter
• Liquid Adhesive
• Foam adhesive
• Die Cutting Machine

Step 1: Emboss the Background

First, cut a panel of Crest Solar White cardstock to fit your card front. Next, emboss the panel using the Falling Leaves Embossing Folder. The crisp white cardstock beautifully showcases the embossed leaf design, creating plenty of texture without competing with the colorful scarecrow.

Step 2: Add Splatter

Once the embossing is complete, lightly splatter the panel to add movement and visual interest. Keep the splatter subtle so the embossed leaves remain the focal point of the background. This simple technique adds just the right amount of detail while maintaining a clean look.

Step 3: Die Cut and Shade the Scarecrow Pieces

Next, die cut all of the scarecrow pieces from your selected CutCardStock cardstock colors.

Before assembling the scarecrow, use a blending brush and coordinating ink to lightly shade the edges of the die-cut pieces. This easy step adds depth and dimension, helping each layer stand out once assembled.

Step 4: Assemble the Scarecrow

Next, assemble the scarecrow by layering the die-cut pieces together. Add each detail piece carefully to create dimension and bring the character to life.

Once assembled, the layered cardstock pieces create a fun fall focal point with plenty of texture and personality. The ink shading helps highlight each layer and gives the scarecrow added depth.

Step 5: Assemble the Card

Next, adhere the embossed Crest Solar White panel to a slightly larger Hot Fudge cardstock mat, then attach it to the card base.

For the finished card design, I decided to make a small adjustment to the scarecrow by removing the original small grass patch attached to the stick and replacing it with a wider strip of die-cut grass along the bottom of the card. This creates a fuller autumn scene and helps ground the scarecrow while adding more texture and dimension.

Then, adhere the scarecrow to the card front using foam adhesive for added dimension. Arrange the “Happy Harvest” sentiment individually in a staggered layout on the right side of the scarecrow. This placement keeps the sentiment visible while allowing the layered scarecrow to remain the focal point.

Finally, here’s a closer look at the ink shading, embossed leaf texture, and layered cardstock details that bring this cheerful scarecrow card to life.

Overall, I love how the crisp embossed background allows the colorful scarecrow to take center stage while the Hot Fudge accents add warmth and contrast. I hope this tutorial inspires you to create your own scarecrow card using your favorite CutCardStock colors and a few simple techniques.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting!