New Colors for an Old Friend

Here's an old friend that I admit I have been neglecting lately....the Trendy Trees set. And what more perfect set for another fab Fall themed card?



I began by stamping my tree trunks in Soft Suede and then my fall foilage in Dusty Durango, So Saffron, and Pumpkin Pie. (Hint: A Stamp-a-ma-jig is a must for this and any other two-step-stampin' sets for proper placement of your image.) My trees were cropped out and matted on Soft Suede cardstock. I stamped my So Saffron cardstock with anoth tree topper from the set in So Saffron and Pumpkin Pie to create a retro pattern for my background. I love making my own patterned paper using my stamps! This was also matted on So Saffron and a Dustry Durango Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon was added (*check back soon for a "Stay Put Bow" video tutorial!) My sentiment is also fromt he Trendy Trees set, stamped in Soft Suede on Whisper White and punched with the Large Oval Punch. It was joined by a Soft Suede Scallop Oval, popped over the ribbon with Stampin' Dimensionals, and I was done!

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Mojo Monday

This week's Mojo Monday sketch was tough for me, I'll admit it. I'm not used to doing such unique layouts. Here is what I came up with (And I promise I have more stamps than just this peacock, I just love him so much!!)



I started with a whisper white card base and layered Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry overtop. I ran my Rich Razzleberry through the Bigshot with the Damask Texturz plate to add a little extra "umph." My patterned papers are from the Razzlebery Lemonade Designer Series Paper pack-a must have to go with the new In Colors! A Crushed Curry accent piece goes over these...I used my scallop edge punch to add some interest to the bottom.

My gorgeous friend, the peacock from Very Thankful, is inked in Basic Black on whisper white. I added some Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry accents to his feathers with my blender pen and Classic Stampin' Pads. He's matted on Rich Razzleberry and given the "pop" he deserves with Stampin' Dimensionals.

What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments!

Here's the supplies:

Stamps
Very Thankful 115338

Ink
Basic Black 101179
Melon Mambo 115656
Crushed Curry 115659

Paper
Melon Mambo 115320
Rich Razzleberry 115316
Crushed Curry 115319
Whisper White 100730
Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper 115675

Etc
Blender Pens 102845
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Texturz Plates-Backgrounds 1 114512