Springy Tree
Here is another card I made during VSN on Saturday. I never got a chance to upload it during VSN. I had to try out my new Oval Big Shot die as well as the new stamp set Branch Out. I love that tree. This card is a very girly version of it. I made a more manly card as well. I will share it another day.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Kiwi Kiss folded in half.
The designer paper on the bottom measures 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ and is from the Sweet Always Designer Paper pack. Over it is a 1″ strip of Whisper White cardstock that was punched with the Eyelet Border punch.
The tree trunk was stamped in Chocolate Chip on Whisper White ink. Leaves were added in Kiwi Kiss, the butterflies with Regal Rose an the tire swing with Basic Gray. All stamps are from the stamp set Branch Out. The image was cut with the Big Shot Die Oval Scallop Frame. I used that die again with Chocolate Chip cardstock to create my scallop border. The border was paper pierced around it’s smooth edge before taping it to the card base with dimensionals.
The sentiment is from the stamp set Many Happy Returns. It was stamped with Basic Gray ink on Whisper White cardstock and punched out with the Window Word punch. It was then first layered on a small oval punch-out in Chocolate Chip, then on a Curly Label punch-out in Kiwi Kiss.
To finish it off I added a small Butterfly punched with a Martha Steward punch that was topped with some Amuse bling. I also added two white brads on the top left.
Have a wonderful day! Hugs and smiles
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I’m so wanting to get this stamp set after seeing everything everyone is making with it! I wasn’t sure at first - but gorgeous cards like this make me “need” it!!
Posted by: Marie | February 25th, 2009 08:00
You got Branch Out, too! I think this set is going to be a poopular one because its gallery is filling up pretty quickly. I can understand - it’s a beautiful set and I had to have it myself.
Love seeing the new oval die on your card!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | February 25th, 2009 08:19
ACK! I LOVE this, Beate! I keep looking at this set in the catalog and keep talking myself out of it. . .and you’ve talked me into it again! LOL
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | February 25th, 2009 09:05
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Posted by: Posts about Butterflies as of February 25, 2009 | Sixways - Butterfly | February 25th, 2009 10:32
Gorgeous!! Would you please stop making such beautiful creations with the new stamps? My list is growing with each post you make…lol!! I love it, Beate!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 25th, 2009 11:34
OMG, you just enabled me. I have been eyeing both this set as well as the new die you used. I’m going to be broke; but if I can make a card half as good as this, it will be worth it!
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | February 25th, 2009 13:03
This is just gorgeous Beate ! TFS !
Posted by: Krista | February 25th, 2009 15:21
This is so pretty. That scalloped oval makes the card look much taller than it really is. I love it!
Posted by: Jenn D | February 25th, 2009 16:29
Beep from Norway here- just happened to come across your blog and this is one stunning card! Love it, you’ve just got yourself a new admirer here
Posted by: Irene | February 25th, 2009 16:46
Oh, this is BEAUTIFUL! I love it… the colors are just perfect and the little pink butterflies SO cute. Can’t wait to see the masculine version!
Posted by: Angel W | February 25th, 2009 17:32
Awesome card and great color combo. I love three and the sentiment with the little butterfly!
Posted by: Michelle | February 25th, 2009 18:08
Oh I love it Beate! I need this set!!! Your pink and green combo is so pretty! Wonderful little butterfly too!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | February 25th, 2009 18:10
This is SO pretty! Love the pop of pink.
Posted by: Heather P. | February 25th, 2009 18:20
Beate this card is too cute! Love the colors.
Posted by: Michelle | February 26th, 2009 06:27
I just got this set yesterday and can’t wait to ink it!!! Your card is gorgeous and now I have to get the oval die…oh, Beate. Sigh. LOL!
hugs,
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi | February 26th, 2009 06:42
just love it! ahhhh, love to see those layered sentiments of yours. great work with these colors and that set.
Posted by: lisa henke | February 26th, 2009 06:58
I love this card. I have been eyeing the set ever since I first got the new catty. I thought it would be pretty and your card has just convinced me. Looking forward to seeing the masculine card (I sometimes have trouble making those).
Posted by: Lydia M. | February 26th, 2009 11:43
Great card. When I first saw this set I was thinking, “Darn, I already have Season of Friendship.” I can’t bring myself to buy another tree set…yet! Keep making cards with it and I know I’ll cave in!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | February 26th, 2009 13:45
Your card is amazing! The lines are so clean. Not to mention the colors just POP. I always find inspiration on your blog!
Posted by: Kira | February 26th, 2009 15:11
What a beautiful card, Beate. I do love this set. Seems like you could do a lot with it. Thanks for sharing your “girly” version.
Posted by: Karen Witter | February 27th, 2009 07:27
very pretty card!
Posted by: Tara | February 27th, 2009 10:05
very pretty, like how you have added leaves to the tree!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 27th, 2009 11:02
Please hurry and post the masculine version. Is it me or is there just not a lot of stuff for men? I am trying to design a birthday invitation for my dad who is turning 60 - so it can’t be cutesy or girlie or any of the things I love to make! yikes.
Posted by: Tricia R. | February 27th, 2009 14:24