Coffee and a Card with the Gathering Moments Bundle

If you’re looking for a handmade thank you card that’s cozy, rustic, and beginner-friendly, you’re in the right place. This Coffee and a Card with the Gathering Moments Bundle by Stampin’ Up!® is one of those projects that looks impressive but comes together in minutes—even if you don’t consider yourself crafty (yet!).

This is the exact card we made during this week’s Coffee and a Card—our casual midweek craft break on Facebook where we chat, sip on our favorite beverage, and make something wonderful. And this card? It checks all the boxes: it’s a square design featuring the Gathering Moments Bundle, where the stamps and dies work perfectly together to create beautiful layers of autumn leaves. The coordinating Designer Series Paper brings all those rich seasonal tones to life, while the sentiment ties it all together with warmth and gratitude.

What I love most about this card is that it looks like you spent hours crafting, but it’s really just a clever mix of stamping and die-cutting with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The large, textured leaf dies create a stunning focal point, and when layered with the smaller stamped leaves, you get instant dimension without any fuss. A simple bow made from linen thread or baker’s twine adds a touch of rustic charm, finishing the card beautifully.

The Gathering Moments Bundle is one of those sets you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again. The stamps are perfect for all-occasion fall projects—thank you, thinking of you, even simple seasonal greetings—and the dies make it easy to add detail and texture without extra effort. Plus, the mix of patterns and colors in the coordinating paper make every project feel cozy and full of personality.

This square card layout is a fun change of pace too! It’s compact, balanced, and perfect for showing off layered die-cuts. Whether you’re making a batch to send out as thank-you cards or just creating for the joy of it, this design is the perfect reminder that simple can still be stunning.

And let’s talk about color! This combination of Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Early Espresso is fall crafting perfection. These rich, earthy hues capture everything we love about the season—warm sunsets, golden leaves, and a touch of cozy texture. Crushed Curry adds that pop of brightness that keeps the design from feeling too heavy, while Cajun Craze brings in warmth and depth. Early Espresso anchors everything beautifully, giving the card a rich contrast that makes the colors—and those detailed leaves—really come to life.

If you like this card, make sure you watch a recap of the live video, as well as the written Tutorial, which has all of the measurements and step-by-step instructions.

I’m delighted you stopped by for today’s creative escape! Whether it’s a birthday, thank you, or any special moment, I’m here to help you craft the perfect card with ease. If you have questions about today’s tutorial, please email me for detailed steps. Inspire your craft with more ideas—join me over on Pinterest!

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