Branching Out - Masculine Card

 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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