“To the Nines” is one of my favorite Designer Series Papers. A textured cover-weight card stock, its shades of Sage Shadows and Chocolate Chip are an enticement for me to reach for this collection often. And reach for it I did, as I designed the fourth and final card in my Branch Out series. The luscious greens of summer and vibrant colors of fall have given way to a leafless tree as the tire swing waits forlornly for the arrival of spring. Stampin‘ Pastels were used to lightly tint the background while a clear Window Sheet protects the image from smudges. The result is a card that is reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century landscape, complete with oval frame.
- Prepare a card base from “Brown Dot” To the Nines Designer Specialty Designer Series Paper. Use a Corner Rounder on two of the corners.
- Using the Big Shot and Oval Scallop Frame die, cut a frame out of Sage Shadow “Herringbone and Dots” To the Nines paper.
- Ink the Tree image from the Branch Out stamp set with Basic Brown and stamp onto Very Vanilla card stock. Once the ink has set, use a variety of Stampin‘ Pastels to create a soft background. (Tip: Although Stampin‘ Pastels come with applicators, for this particular card I used my fingers.)
- Ink the “Tire Swing” image with Basic Black for the tire and Basic Brown for the rope. Stamp onto the tree branch of your choice.
- Attach an oval of clear Window Sheets to the underside of the frame. Place over the chalked image, adhering with Stampin‘ Dimensionals.
- Add a snippet of 5/8″ Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon to the card base. Then position and adhere the framed image to the base.
- Ink the “Thank You” sentiment from Garden Greetings with Basic Brown onto Very Vanilla card stock. Layer this onto “Brown Dot” and adhere to the bottom of the frame. (Tip: Use a Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement every time!)
This card is so very pretty in person. The Window Sheet adds just the right amount of shine to the delicate pastel work. And the nice thing about this card is that once I had settled on the design, the card came together quick and easy!
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Stamp Sets: Branch Out (13200), Garden Greetings (113716)
Ink: Basic Brown (104315), Basic Black (101179), Stampin’ Pastels (105542)
Designer Series Paper: To the Nines (114038)
Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Frame, Oval Scallop (113468), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Corner Rounder Punch (109047)
Embellishments: 5/8” Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon (109055)
Other: Window Sheets Medium-7 mil (Occasions Mini 114323), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Stamp Sets: Branch Out (13200), Garden Greetings (113716)
Ink: Basic Brown (104315), Basic Black (101179), Stampin’ Pastels (105542)
Designer Series Paper: To the Nines (114038)
Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Frame, Oval Scallop (113468), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Corner Rounder Punch (109047)
Embellishments: 5/8” Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon (109055)
Other: Window Sheets Medium-7 mil (Occasions Mini 114323), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
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Absolutely gorgeous. Love the soft colors for the background. Hugs, Mary
Your photo really makes the designer paper texture come alive. Your card is adorable.
I love the detail in the background! You did an excellent job!