When someone says "Stampin' Up!" two stamp sets immediately come to mind, Heartfelt Thanks (now retired) and Lovely As A Tree. Lovely As A Tree has been used in so many ways and yet I still never tire of it. One of the things I love about the set is that it lends itself well to masculine cards (always hard to come up with) and to Christmas Cards and it isn't even a Christmas set. So if you're looking for a stamp set with a lot of versitility I highly recommend Lovely As A Tree (# 115026 pg. 110).
So how did I make this lovely card?
1. Cut the following pieces:
- Very Vanilla Card Base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" and 2" x 3 3/4"
- Chocolate Chip 5 1/4" x 4"
2. Run the Chocolate Chip Cardstock through the Sizzix Big Shot with the swirly texture plate from Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I. Tip: Spray the cardstock with rubbing alcohol using a misting spray bottle before you run it through the Big Shot. This will make the plate leave a deeper impression on the cardstock.
3. Ink the pine tree stamp using Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers. Stamp onto the smaller piece of Very Vanilla.
4. To give the tree warmth using a Sponge Dauber with Old Olive Classic Ink and lightly pounce the dauber over the tree.
5. Sponge the edges of all the cardstock pieces using Chocolate Chip Classic Ink.
6. Assemble the layers and add a Red Gingham knot using a Mini Glue Dot.
Supply List
Stamps: Lovely As A Tree
Inks: Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Classic Inks and Stampin' Write Markers
Paper: Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip
Other: Sizzix Big Shot with Backgrounds I, Stamping Sponge, Sponge Dauber, Mini Glue Dots and Red Gingham Ribbon
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