I have two new products paired up today. And they are not two that you would expect. One is quite feminine and the other is neutral. Yet it makes a wonderful masculine card. I was so excited for the final result.
Stamp set
This stamp of the tree may look like an old friend to some of you. It is reminiscent of the long time stamp set Lovely As A Tree. It was around for many, many years. Well there is somewhat of a return. The new set is titled Loveliest Tree. And I have to agree. This is a beautiful tree. All of the stamps are included in the set.
The tree was inked with Stampin’ Write Markers. This is a great technique but only works on Red Rubber stamps. I used Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon on the tree leaves. Early Espresso is the tree trunk and Granny Apple Green is the grass at the tree base. It can be a little nervy stamping directly onto DSP. And this was no exception. But I overcame my fear and love the results. Note: the Stampin’ Write Markers are only available as a Color Family and not individually.
The sentiment and little leaves were a last idea for getting the sentiment in. I just couldn’t bring myself to stamp on the DSP again. Or to cover up anything. But it needed something. So I stamped the leaves with Pretty Peacock and the sentiment with Early Espresso on Basic Beige card stock. After fussy cutting around these, I realized it blended in too much. So I adhered it to a Pretty Peacock scrap and fussy cut again. I was really happy with the outcome. let me know what you thing!
Papers
This card became quite a simple one in terms of products and colors. I knew after stamping the tree that I wanted Pretty Peacock as the base. Of course I had already decided on the linen look piece of DSP. This gorgeous paper is from the Country Lace Designer Series Paper. Who would have thought of that name with a masculine card? Well ,hold on to your hat because the eyelet layer is from the same Country Lace DSP. And again, not what you would usually expect. I am so happy that I tried it though. I think both of them are perfect for this card.
The thin layers of Pretty Peacock seem to really highlight the DSP. And when you add the sentiment piece, it further adds to the pop. We have a painting from my late Mother In Law that is a river scene. And on the edge of the painting, next to the matting, is a miniature version of the painting. I have always loved and been amazed at that. The little touch really “makes” the painting. If I squint my eyes, I see this little sentiment layer as a similar thing. And I understand if you roll your eyes at me! LOL!!!!
Measurements
The card base of Pretty Peacock is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 with the eyelet DSP cut to 5 3/8 X 4 1/8. Then the Pretty Peacock layer is 4 3/4 X 3 1/2. And the focal DSP tree layer is 4 5/8 X 3 3/8. I hope you will try using some unexpected DSP and stamp set combinations.
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Jackie
SUPPLIES:
This card is so beautiful! I love it! I would never have thought to use that dsp but it is so pretty! I haven’t been stamping too long and always shy away from stamping directly on the paper, too! You did you a fantastic job!