Trees

I had a stray tree on my desk for quite some time.  I finally decided to put it to good use! When I received my Rooted in Nature stamp set, I played around using daubers trying to blend different colors (Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide).  The next level back was using Tranquil Tide, and the back tree was Tranquil Tide stamped off once.  The tree trunks were inked with Early Espresso.  I die cut my panel of whisper white with the Blended Seasons (no longer available) shape and then did the same with a piece of Wood Textures dsp.  The pieces were mounted on a Mint Macaron base embossed with the Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The sentiment is from a Paper Pumpkin kit.  I tied some baker's twine from Share What You Love embellishments.  Twine is my favorite embellishment!  What is yours?  Is it ribbon, buttons, rhinestones, enamel shapes?

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Starting Christmas

I am forcing myself into make a few Christmas cards each month so I'm not overwhelmed in October/November!  I probably should make more than a few though!  I used the Blended Seasons to make this one.  Blended Seasons is available for a limited time only, from August 1-31, and while supplies last.  Don't miss out on this beautiful bundle!  Click on the graphic below to order.

Animals Everywhere!

I loved the Animal Expedition bundle as soon as I saw it.  I hadn't thought about the versatility until I started playing with it.  I had so much fun!

There is the adorable bundle and also matching dsp called Animal Expedition.  Did you know that you can cut the images from the dsp with the dies?  You can even do a mirror image by placing the die on the back side of the dsp.  Just hold it up to a light to line it up  I saw that trick on a Frenchie Stamps video.  Brilliant!!  You will see the giraffe image cut both left and right below.  Also, you might notice the Subtle Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder on the background.  On the rhino, I inked it up with Crumb Cake and ran it through the Big Shot.  The giraffe card was not inked up.

The rhino was for a class card.  I gave everyone the choice of cutting the dsp or stamping the animal and coloring it in.  Most chose the cutting method.  In the last card, I stamped the giraffe and lightly colored in.  What would you choose?

Click here to see or purchase the bundle:

And here for the adorable dsp:

Blended Seasons

I've been dying to show you this beautiful bundle called Blended Seasons!  It's only available for a limited time starting August 1-31, and while supplies last.  I pre-ordered it and it's a beauty!!  There is a double outline of stitching so that you can use the negative and the cut out.  I will have samples coming soon.  In the meantime, feast your eyes on these gorgeous cards!