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Christmas in July with Thoughtful Branches

I know it is only July, but I just couldn't help but make an early Christmas project with the Thoughtful Branches stamp set - this set is so versatile!


I used Layering Ovals Framelits Dies to cut a mask from paper and laid over my Whisper White cardstock, then stamped the small trees multiple times using Soft Sky then sponged the oval to give a misty, foggy feel.  Then I removed the mask and stamped the larger tree and foliage in VersaMark and Smoky Slate and used Heat & Stick Powder to heat emboss Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

The Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder finished of the design perfectly, the sentiment is from Flurry Of Wishes

I am also entering this project into SIP challenge 56

SIP Theme 56

See below for details about the limited edition Thoughtful Branches set.

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  1. Sherlie17 July 2016 at 21:32

    Beautiful card, thanks for telling us the technique you used to stamp the oval trees.

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot17 July 2016 at 21:44

      No problem Sherlie, masking is a great technique and creates some quite stunning effects

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  2. Gingin18 July 2016 at 00:30

    Gorgeous card Sue!! Love the added texture with the embossing. Thank you so much for joining us this week at Stamp Ink Paper:)

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot18 July 2016 at 07:12

      thank you Gingin, the snowflake embossing changed the whole look of the card! It is such a beautiful embossing folder

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  3. Unknown18 July 2016 at 02:01

    Wow, Sue, what a simple and elegant card you have created. Thanks for joining us at Stamp Ink Paper this week, so glad you did! Crystal

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot18 July 2016 at 07:14

      Thanks Crystal, I love the layout with the sponging to create the centre piece.

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  4. Tina's Crop Shop18 July 2016 at 08:05

    Wow Sue, this is absolutely stunning!!! Wonderful masking and sponging job! Thanks so much for joining us at Stamp, Ink, Paper for our Christmas in July challenge this week!

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot18 July 2016 at 18:34

      Thanks Tina, sponging is one of my favourite techniques, and I just love making Christmas cards - any excuse for a little glitter and bling :)

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  5. Carolyn Lindenmayer18 July 2016 at 23:14

    Awesome card Sue. Love the pine scene. Thanks for joining us this week at Stamp ink Paper. Carolyn xx

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  6. Unknown20 July 2016 at 09:53

    Beautiful card!! It is 90 degrees here..... I almost feel cooler looking at your card. :) Thank you for joining us at Stamp, Ink, Paper.

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot20 July 2016 at 21:01

      Oh my, it is a bit warm for you, it is winter here in Australia, we don't normally get snow where I live, but we have been through a cold snap and had snow not too far from here, brrrrrrr..

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  7. dabailey5631 July 2016 at 02:21

    May I ask what color you used to sponge to get the foggy effect? Thanks. This card is beautiful!

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  8. Bladensburg Ohio Kim26 September 2018 at 20:15

    What a stunning card! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us!

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