There’s a gorgeous bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Holiday Catalog that I love very much but that I haven’t opened until I sat down to make today’s card. What a shame! The good news – it’s so gorgeous and popular that you’ve already seen it and likely already own it, so you aren’t missing out on anything. Phew! Here’s my card that features a spray of boughs and a gorgeous sentiment from the Peaceful Boughs Bundle:
My simple sketch is the inspiration for this week’s CAS(E) This Sketch challenge, and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s the banner for the challenge that inspired my card – I hope you’ll play along with this week’s challenge:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Peaceful Boughs Bundle. Do you love a beautiful pine branch at Christmas? Such a beautiful image in nature or when brought inside for a Christmastime decoration! Whether it’s a branch of a tree or in the form of a wreath or some other decorative arrangement, pine boughs are such a familiar and beautiful thing this for the holidays. Here’s a look at the Peaceful Boughs Bundle:
The gorgeous sentiment I used on the front of this card (from the Peaceful Boughs stamp set) is a real beauty with a lovely sentiment – “May the spirit of peace gently fill your heart and home in this most wonderful time of year.” I love it! - Layering and Adding Texture. After I cropped these pine branches with Shaded Spruce cardstock and layered them on my card, I was missing a little something. I wanted more texture or color – and I certainly wasn’t going to add more branches. That’s when it hit me – if I just sponged a little White Craft Ink on the branches, I could give the look of snow without overpowering the softness of the leaves. With a quarter of a Stampin’ Sponge, I added slow-drying White Craft Ink to the boughs and let them dry overnight.
- Color Combination. The colors I showcased on this card are pulled right from the Wrapped in Plaid 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper – a gorgeous mix of Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce. While the paper I chose for the band across the bottom of the card only showcases Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce, I knew a backdrop of Night of Navy would be gorgeous. Here’s a look at the Wrapped in Plaid 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper:
If you like this mix of Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce, please save this for future inspiration:
Bundles: Peaceful Boughs Stamp Sets: Peaceful Boughs Papers: Wrapped in Plaid 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce, Thick Whisper White Inks: Night of Navy, White Craft Ink Accessories: Beautiful Boughs Dies, Stamping Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals
I hope you’ll pop over to the CAS(E) This Sketch site to see the cards by the design team members and to play along with this week’s challenge.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Okay my friend…..So glad I’m not the only one who buys a stamp set and doesn’t use it right away. Your card is FANTASTIC BK.
I like how you used the blue here and the frosting of the leaves is perfect!
Your card is perfect for this year with that sentiment . The plaid is just the right choice to use and wowie on your frosted boughs !
Love it !
Brian, I love, love this card. The sentiment surrounded by all of that lovely greenery frames it beautifully, the pine branches with a little dusting of snow, look amazing.
Your layout is awesome with the pop of red from that pretty DSP.
Thank you for inspiring and for sharing.
Hugs.
Rats-A-Roni! Another fantastic set I have overlooked. I immediately fell in love with the label die and the saying. So soft, so sweet, so beautiful – gotta’ have it. Thanks Brian.
Brian, what a home-run! Simply Beautiful!
The craft ink on the branches is perfect! Great design!
This is GORGEOUS!! I think the highlight for me is the way you surrounded that FABULOUS sentiment with the pine boughs. BEAUTIFUL card!!