When I saw the Branching Out Bundle, I was like, wow I need those dies, but wasn't too keen on the stamp set. Boy was I wrong. This is an amazing set, I have had so much fun playing with this. It is versatile and is perfect for masculine cards, christmas cards, birthday cards and just because cards.
I wanted to make sure I have some masculine Christmas cards ready, so I made this as a Christmas card and had to borrow a sentiment from Words of the Season stamp set.
Which do you prefer, the Mossy Meadow base or the Early Espresso?
For the needles, I stamped first in Old Olive, then again in Mossy Meadow to add fuller needles. The pine cones, I stamped first in Pecan Pie and then did the tips in Early Espresso. Once I was happy with the needles/pine cones, I stamped White craft ink on the tips to mimic snow. I also stamped some snow in the background. To make it a little more intense, I let the ink dry and then I stamped the tips in versamark and used the white embossing powder to make some of the snow stand out.
I then sponged around the edges and over the embossed card layer with Mossy Meadow ink followed by Early Espresso.
I kept the insides pretty simple
Which do you prefer?
I think the effect looks pretty cool! To see how to make this card, please watch my video at..
A complete list of supplies is provided below.
Any questions, please reach out.
Jen
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