Um… I kept this card simple so that the detail of the tree could stand out. No, not true; I was just in a hurry. And I really don’t think I’ve done the image justice.
The image is stamped in Versamark® and coloured using the Popping Pastels technique with chalks (click here for details). I used Garden Green for the branches and Close to Cocoa for the trunk. I then sponged some Night of Navy around the sky and Garden Green around the ground.
I could have made much more effort when I put the card together though. I don’t think the complexity of the main image goes well with the simplicity of the card design. I feel it would look better with a background image and some direct to paper and distressing… maybe some Hodgepodge Hardware® and a greeting, too.
I think I'll take it apart and start again - keep checking back for the new (and hopefully improved) version.
Stamps: Lovely As a Tree (p45)
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark®
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels (p82), ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon – Night of Navy (p86)
All products by Stampin' Up! Please email me to order a catalogue, or click the link on the right to view it online.
Stamps: Lovely As a Tree (p45)
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark®
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels (p82), ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon – Night of Navy (p86)
All products by Stampin' Up! Please email me to order a catalogue, or click the link on the right to view it online.
Um… I kept this card simple so that the detail of the tree could stand out. No, not true; I was just in a hurry. And I really don’t think I’ve done the image justice.
The image is stamped in Versamark® and coloured using the Popping Pastels technique with chalks (click here for details). I used Garden Green for the branches and Close to Cocoa for the trunk. I then sponged some Night of Navy around the sky and Garden Green around the ground.
I could have made much more effort when I put the card together though. I don’t think the complexity of the main image goes well with the simplicity of the card design. I feel it would look better with a background image and some direct to paper and distressing… maybe some Hodgepodge Hardware® and a greeting, too.
I think I'll take it apart and start again - keep checking back for the new (and hopefully improved) version.
Stamps: Lovely As a Tree (p45)
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark®
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels (p82), ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon – Night of Navy (p86)
All products by Stampin' Up! Please email me to order a catalogue, or click the link on the right to view it online.
Stamps: Lovely As a Tree (p45)
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark®
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels (p82), ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon – Night of Navy (p86)
All products by Stampin' Up! Please email me to order a catalogue, or click the link on the right to view it online.
Sometimes, simple is better! This is one of my favorite stamp sets and your card is very pretty.....maybe just a bow at the base of the tree!!
ReplyDeleteI love simple. Maybe a sentiment or a background stamp on just the lower half.
ReplyDeleteSimple is a good thing. My husband always complains that I give him cards that look like they are dripping lace and flowers. Can I have this one for him? JK.
ReplyDeleteI actually really like this card! The tree is so proud and beautiful all on its own. It is very elegant in its own right!
ReplyDeleteThis card is really nice. I tried the Popping Pastels link but it's not there. I'd love to see that.
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