Real Tree Cards

Masculine cards have proven to be a bit challenging to create. Mostly, because the images and designer papers are targeted toward women and children. Still, once in a while, I come across a "manly" paper. This one was gifted to me. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Kindness & Compassion

   So Sentimental

Paper:

   Basic White

   Crumb Cake

   Early Espresso

   Garden Green

   Smoky Slate

   Soft Suede

   Real Tree Printed Paper

Ink:

   Garden Green

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Stitched So Sweetly Dies

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I cut the Real Tree printed paper to see how many 5-1/4 x 4" panels I could get.

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic Black Matte: 5-3/8 x 4-1/8.

Next, I chose the sentiment stamp that I would use on each card. I needed thank you cards, but wanted them to all be different. The sentiments came from the two stamp sets listed above.

I then decided on a die cut or frame for each sentiment.

Next, I chose a color to accent on each card.

I then stamped and die cut the sentiments for each one, and added the panel to a matching card front. The papers I chose are listed above.

I then attached the sentiment to each card, using dimensionals, glue dots, or adhesive. The Natural Linen Ribbon was attached with glue dots.

Lastly, I added a Basic White panel, 5-1/4 x 4, to the inside of each card. 

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Fresh Thank You

 Beautifully designed paper yields a beautiful card. Just add you sentiment using one of the colors on the DSP or a neutral color of your choice. I like to sponge it with a lighter color, also found in the DSP. I then use this same color as the card base bringing the whole card together. What do you think?

Stamps:

   So Sentimental

Paper:

   Blushing Bride A-2

   Petal Promenade DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4, 2-1/2 x 3

Ink:

   Blushing Bride

   Fresh Fig

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Stitched So Sweetly Dies

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Note that the sentiment can be changed to suit your needs. 

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Patina Hugs

 This technique offers a masculine look and feel to a card. I say this only because patina is the greenish or brownish tint on metal caused by oxidation over time. Although most things are no longer gender specific, I still associate metal with men. I'm not even sure why because I have handled plenty of tire irons in my day. Anyway, I do like this background displaying a faux patina technique. What do you think?

Stamps:

   So Sentimental

Paper:

   Marina Mist A-2

   Always Artichoke 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 2-1/4 x 2

Ink:

   Crumb Cake

   Marina Mist

   Always Artichoke

   Early Espresso

   Merry Merlot

Technique:

   Faux Patina

   Sponging

   Die Cuttting

Accessories:

   Stitched So Sweetly Dies

   Swirls & Curls Textured Embossing Folder

   Metallic Pearls

   Sponge

   Gold Embossing Powder

   VersaMark

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

There is a tutorial for the Faux Patina technique. You can find it HERE.

I did use this technique exactly as directed. I even used the same colors that were suggested. 

The die cutting and sponging were done on the tag.

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Bunny Hugs

COVID-19 has hopped its way from China to the USA. We are all having to practice social-distancing, and our society as we know it is undergoing massive change. Here is a clean and simple card to send to anyone who is not feeling well at the moment. Go ahead and snail-mail someone special.

Stamps:

   So Sentimental

   Nature's Beauty

Paper:

   Balmy Blue A-2

   Purple Posy 2-1/4 x 3-1/4

   Soft Sea Foam 1-1/2 x 2

Ink:

   Highland Heather

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Coastal Weave 3-D Embossing Folder

   Stitched So Sweetly Dies

   Gingham Gala Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

The bunny is stamped on a Soft Sea Foam card stock. So, it has a greenish tint to it, not this yellowish tint. The bunny is adhered with dimensionals.

You do want to spritz your card stock with a bit of water before running it through your die cutting machine. This will loosen the paper fibers and prevent tearing.

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Today & Always

Flowers will always bring a smile to a person's face. The beautiful scent and delicate structure will soothe anyone's temperament. Why else are flowers suitable for every occasion? There is nothing that tops nature's beauty.

Stamps:

   So Sentimental

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Garden Impressions DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Vellum 4 x 3

   Whisper White 4 x 3

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched So Sweetly Dies

   Corner Rounder Punch

   Pink Brads

   Fast Fuse

   Adhesive

I used vellum not only to add a softness to the card, but to also separate the sentiment from the floral background. I think rounding out the corners also added soft lines to the design.

The sentiment can easily be switched out to suit your present need: sympathy, birthday, mother's day, get well, etc.

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