Sue’s Advent Series – Week One, Tree Border: Day Four

 

Tree Border: Day 4

 

Finished card 4.25" x 5.5"

Supplies:
Stamps:
Tree Border -D1277 (Memory Box)
Papers:
Matte white cardstock
Acetate (unknown)
Inks:
Memento: Tuxedo Black  (Tsukineko)
Other:
Dotted Embossing folder (Sizzix)
Stickles Crystal (Ranger)
Acrylic paints: (Making Memories)
     Spotlight
     Sky
     Blueberry
Glue stick
Foam tape
Foam brush

Directions:

1. With your foam brush, brush 3 shades of the blue paint onto the acetate, blending together. Let dry well.
2. Stamp trees on the painted acetate with black ink.
3. Apply Crystal Stickles to the trees and ground. Let dry.
4. Emboss dots with die cutting machine of your choice.  
5. Layer pieces on to your card using the foam tape to attach the acetate to the card base.

 

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5 Responses »

1. 

   cynD

   November 27, 2009 • 11:52 am

   this looks like something fun to try , very pretty.
2. 

   bevyb

   November 26, 2009 • 11:56 am

   Sue
   What can I say but wow... I have to try this technique
3. 

   Shelly N.

   November 26, 2009 • 9:00 am

   so imspiring, love what you have done with one stamp and some paper, LOL
4. 

   Sue T.

   November 26, 2009 • 6:31 am

   Sal-

   Thanks- that's the whole idea!! What fun I had picking various stamps or sets and stretching my creativity with them!!

   Sue T.
5. 

   UKCraftySal

   November 26, 2009 • 2:28 am

   Am loving this series, it's got me looking at my stamps in a whole new light! Thank you for sharing.