Charming Duck Pond 03 - Stampin'up

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Hope you are well and enjoying your crafting.

This is a third set of ideas using Lily Pond Lane papers and Charming Duck Pond stamps and dies from Stampin'up.

For this square card I used Turquoise card and paper for the base. The frame is cut from the reed paper and slightly larger  Peacock card and layered together. This has been mounted using dimensionals. Die cut ducks and a brass dragonfly were placed in the centre. A stamped, coloured and die cut frog, and some die cut reeds, lilies and lily pads were added. The stamped sentiment is layered across the bottom. Ombre dots, glitter glue and Wink of Stella pen were applied for highlights.

Grey Granite card and paper form the base of this card. The reeds were stamped in grey on to white card using 1st and 2nd generation impressions. A panel of the reeds paper was added, along with some stamped, coloured die cut reeds, and a stamped, coloured and die cut duck. The hello friend stamp was masked and stamped on to blue card and attached. Brass dragonflies, cork rounds, dappled dots and pebbles were added. Glitter glue was applied to the rushes for sparkle.

This is a larger 12.5 x 18 cm. card. The paper is cut in three sections, and the centre panel layered on to Balmy Blue card. The side pieces were taped to a peacock card panel and the centre section was mounted with dimensionals. The whole piece was then layered on to the card base. The sentiment is stamped directly on to the paper. Ducks, fussy cut from the papers, were applied with glue dots. Die cut reeds, lilies and lily pads, were added. Ombre dots, brass birds and dragonflies, pebbles and flower gems add highlights, and glitter glue and wink of Stella add sparkle.

This fourth card again has a peacock card base. A paper was cut to size and an oval die cut from the centre. A  Stitched  Shapes oval was die cut from peacock card and matted behind the paper oval. The paper panel was taped to the card base and the oval piece mounted on top. The sentiment from Heron Habitat stamp set was stamped on to paper  and attached to a stitched shapes oval die and added with dimensionals. Ducks were fussy cut from the papers and added with glue dots. Lilies and reeds were die cut and added. Ombre dots, brass birds and dragonfly, pebbles and flower gems add interest. Glitter glue and Wink of Stella were applied for highlights.

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Winterly Tree Tops - Stampin'up

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The Winterly Tree Tops collection of stamps, dies and papers from Stampin'up has been used in the creation of these cards.

Grey Granite card base has been layered with a panel of Nests of Winter paper, which has been stamped with a sentiment from Unbounded Love stamp set. The frame is die cut in both Shaded Spruce card and the white patterned sheet from Graceful Greenery vellum, and layered together. This is then mounted with dimensionals on to the card front. The birds were die cut from the papers and added along with some die cut leaves and a gold thread bow. Iridescent gems were added and Wink of Stella applied to the birds wings and the frame for sparkle. Glossy accents was applied to the berries and to the birds eyes and beaks.

 Both of the following cards have Grey Granite bases.

 

Card 1 is layered with paper matted on to Shaded spruce card. The bird is die cut from the papers, tucked behind a stamped, coloured and die cut garland, then mounted on to the card front. The stamped sentiment and die cut label is from Unbounded Love set. Leaf trinkets have been tied with a gold thread bow and attached along with some gems. Wink of Stella pen and Glossy accents have been applied for highlights.

Card 2 is matted with Crumb Cake card embossed in Birch Wood embossing folder and shaded with pastels. The die cut paper pennant and star paper slide were taped in place. The bird focal image was die cut from the papers using a Spotlight on Nature die and backed with a circle die cut from silver foil card. This was mounted to the card front with die cut leaves tucked behind. The sentiment was stamped and cut apart and added with a twine bow. Gems, Wink of Stella, and glossy accents were applied.

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Changing Leaves - Stampin'up

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Stampin'up Changing Leaves stamps, dies and hybrid embossing folder are featured in these ideas.

This card is 140 cm square.

Plum (retired) card was used for the base and the large stem. Razzleberry and Calypso Coral card were used for the other leaf stems. You can of course use any colours of your choice.

Beige card was embossed in the folder and the raised areas lightly dusted with plum pastel. This was fixed to the base.

The coloured card was die cut and the stems embossed in the folder, then mounted over the corresponding stems on the beige base. The sentiment was stamped and die cut and added. A twine bow, brass butterflies and shimmer gems were applied.

Beige and Calypso Coral are the basis of this card. Gold foil card was used to cut the filigree leaves and berry stem.

Coral paper was layered on to the base .The  frames from Regal Flora dies were cut in both coral and beige card, the insert pieces embossed in the leaf folder and inlaid in the opposite colour frame. These were attached to the card with die cut and embossed leaf stems. A sentiment was stamped, die cut and added along with a twine bow.

Brass butterflies and ombre dots finish the design.

Pecan Pie is the base colour card for this design.

Wood texture papers were layered to form the background.

The leaves were stamped on colour theory (retired) paper then die cut and embossed and mounted on to the base. Die cut gold foil leaves were tucked in.

The sentiment from Unbounded Love set was stamped on patterned paper and die cut with a Deckled Circle die then matted on to a Pecan Pie circle. this was mounted over Pecan Pie ribbon. Speckled Dots were added for highlights.

Mix and match your stamps, dies and papers and use what you have.

I hope you find some ideas when you visit.

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Saint Nicholas - Stampin'up

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These traditional style Christmas cards feature Saint Nicholas stamps and dies from Stampin'up, and Traditions of Saint Nicholas papers.

Sahara Sand and Mossy Meadow card were layered together and topped with paper from Peaceful Prints. The sentiment was stamped and cut with a die from Changing Leaves set, then mounted with dimensionals. Santa and the trees were fussy cut from the papers and layered on to the card. A bow tied from gold thread twine, snowflake and sparkle gems were added. Wink of Stella and Stardust pens were applied for sparkle, along with Glossy Accents and Glitter glue.

A panel of white card was stamped top and bottom with the sentiment, then layered on to patterned paper and Wild Wheat card. A smaller panel of white card was embossed in Snowflake Sky folder and positioned between the stamping. A die cut chimney and Santa were added to the card. A gold double bow, sparkle gems, and snowflakes were added and Wink of Stella pen and glitter glue applied.

Strips of Saint Nick paper were layered on to white card then on to a Cherry Cobbler base. Santa was die cut from the papers and the tree fussy cut, also from the papers. These were fixed on to white then cherry cobbler card, and mounted to the base. The sentiment was stamped and cut in pieces, then added. A twine double bow, sparkle gems and snowflakes were added, and Wink of Stella, glossy accents and glitter glue applied.

I hope these ideas inspire you for your cards.

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Thoughtful Journey 03 - Stampin'up

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I have again been playing with Thoughtful Journey DSP and Thoughtful Wishes stamp and die sets for these cards.

The paper was cut to width then torn in sections, with a marker run along the edges. These pieces were matted on to Lagoon card then layered on to a Wild Wheat card base. The flower stems were die cut from Petunia and White card, placed together, and fixed to the card with a Wheat twine bow. The stamped sentiment is from Best Birds set and was cut with a die from Everyday Details die set. Brass birds and In Colour dots add detail, and Glitter glue and Stardust pen add highlights.

Wheat paper has been matted on to a Boho Blue base. A paper panel has been matted with Petunia card and mounted with dimensionals, over a Mossy Meadow die cut branch. The stamped sentiment is die cut with a Nested Essentials die. White and petunia die cut stems have been tucked behind a petunia ribbon bow. In Colour dots, brass butterflies, and Shimmer gems were added and glitter glue applied.

  

The torn paper panel was edged with marker, the upper background  piece embossed in the clouds folder, then layered and matted on to Cajun card. The stems were stamped on to Vanilla card, die cut and coloured with inks. These were mounted on to the card with a strip of Mossy Meadow ribbon. The sentiment (from Best Birds set) was stamped and die cut with an Everyday Details die. Brass birds trinkets and brushed metallic dots finish the design.

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Steampunk Spells Layouts - Seymour and Voyages

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Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 9 and 10. I have named these ones: Seymour and Voyages.

I have not yet decided which photos to use in this album - the options are endless! When preparing the photo frames, I have adhered only part of the frame and will slip the photo in underneath and then adhere as required.

I hope you have enjoyed my Steampunk Spells Layouts and will be inspired to create many multi- layered layouts! 

Thank you for following along with my album and hope to see you again soon!

Shell

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Steampunk Spells Layouts - Keys and Potions

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Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 7 and 8. I have named these ones: Keys and Potions.

Have you been following along with my layouts? Have you spotted the antics of black cat? Sometimes he is front and centre - other times he is cheekily peeking out from behind the photo frames...

Have you also spotted the stamped owl and little black heart stamped on every page? I enjoyed creating these pages so much that I think I will create a further 10 pages as I have so many more Halloween papers and elements!

Only 2 more pages to go for this album!

See you again soon!

Shell

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Steampunk Spells Layouts - Faces and Howlet

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Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 5 and 6. I have named these ones: Faces and Howlet.

To prepare these layouts, I chose my base layers and the smaller layers first, then die cut many elements. I pre-planned the photo frames for each page, allowing for three photos to be added to every page in the future. I die cut one larger black cat, spiders, bats, webs, leaves, labels, frames etc for every page. I then laid all ten base pages on my table and spread the elements across each to ensure I had enough for every layout.

I then went through all the Graphic 45 die cuts and ephemera packs and sorted these according to the base pages. I placed all the elements into 10 separate pockets and then created all the layouts one by one. The sequins and rhinestones were all added last.

How are you enjoying these layouts? They are very busy, however I am in love!

Be sure to visit again soon for pages 7 and 8!

Shell

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Charming Duck Pond 02 - Stampin'up

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This a second set of cards featuring Lily Pond Lane DSP and Charming Duck Pond stamps and dies.

These two cards have Balmy Blue bases.

Card 1 has paper layered on to the base with a stamped, coloured and die cut frog, some die cut reeds, and lily and lily pads added, along with a small bunch of fussy cut reeds.

Card 2 has the ducks cut from the paper using a Spotlight on Nature die. This was then layered on to a circle die cut from gold foil card. The card base was matted with the edges of the paper, and the circle image mounted on top. Tropical Chic dies were used for the palm fronds, some reeds cut from the papers, and die cut reeds and lilies were all fixed in place. A strip of paper with the stamped sentiment was mounted  across the top. The sentiment used on both cards is from Heron Habitat set.

Brass dragonflies, ombre dots, glitter glue, and Wink of Stella was applied to both cards.

Card 3 has a strip of paper layered on to the side of a Peacock card base. This then has a very narrow strip of card covering the edge.  The adjoining wider strip of paper is hand cut just above the edge of the hills. This is then matted on to a slightly wider piece of peacock card and the top trimmed to match. The blue sky piece is taped to the card base. The panel is mounted over the top. Some ducks cut from the papers were added along with a small die cut duck and  lily buds. The sentiment was stamped directly on the paper. Flower gems, brass butterflies and ombre dots were added and glitter glue and Wink of Stella applied.

Card 4 has dragonfly paper matted on to Grey Granite card.  Squares were punched from Balmy blue card using 1 3/8" punch. 1 1/4" squares were cut from the papers. The sentiment was stamped on to a plain paper square. All squares were edged with marker and layered. Squares were added to the card with 3 using dimensionals and the remainder taped flat. Brass dragonflies and dappled dots were added and glitter glue and stardust pens applied.

I hope you find some inspiring ideas here.

Till next time

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BaRb

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Steampunk Spells Layouts - Clock and Curious

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Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 3 and 4. I have named these ones: Clock and Curious.

I have included a black cat, spiderwebs, bats and or spiders on every page!

I started with the base page, then layered with a smaller page which is the structure for all the other layers. Tucked in under this smaller page is a pocket which holds Journal Cards for adding details from the future photos. This was also a great way of using some of the ephemera from Graphic 45's Steampunk Spells range.

Back again soon with pages 5 and 6!

Thank you for visiting!

Shell

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Steampunk Spells Layouts - Apothecary & Black Cat

 

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I have created a 10 Layout album featuring Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells. Below are the first 2 pages which I have named Apothecary and Black Cat.

I will list some of the many, many products used for the 10 pages - the base pages are either Steampunk Spells from Graphic 45, Haunted Harvest from DCWV or a selection from Stampin' Up.

When I created the pages, I have created 'frames' for future addition of photographs. Some of the other products used include: Sizzix Dies - Garden Greens, Cat & Moon and Styled Labels; Stampin' Up Label Punch and Halloween Scares, Mr Funny Bones and Spooky Fun Stampin' Up stamps; a range of Cardstock in oranges, black and metallic silver.

Cobwebs, cats, spiders and bats. Sequins, rhinestones and bows. Frames, leaves, flowers and butterflies - so many products used from my stash!

I hope you love the above pages as much as I do! Be sure to return again soon as I will post the other pages shortly!

See you again soon!

Shell

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Wildly Flowering - Stampin'up

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These are some ideas for Wildly Flowering collection from Stampin'up.

The Misty Moonlight background was embossed in the Dashing Designs folder then layered on to a Crumb Cake base. The Wildflower designs dies were cut from Crumb cake and white card, with the white section also being embossed. A paper piece was die cut with the smaller die and layered on to card of the same size. The pieces were then added to the card with the outer frame and the centre paper panel mounted on dimensionals. The blue bow and ombre dots were added and  Stardust pen was used to outline the background and centre panels.

This side opening card has an Early Espresso base and front panel. Sections of the dies were also cut in white card and Moody Mauve paper, then fitted together. Wildflower design images were stamped on the front centre and inside panels. The same image was stamped and die cut and added to the front section with a twine bow and some sparkle gems.

This is a crumb cake base with and embossed misty moonlight background. The white frame is the negative panel from the first card, as is the crumb cake frame from the same card, which has itself been die cut. A die cut paper piece has been place behind this frame. Unbounded Love stamps and dies were used for the sentiment. Stamped and die cut flowers were attached with a moonlight bow, and some ombre dots. Glitter glue and stardust pen were used for sparkle.

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Thoughtful Journey 02 - Stampin'up

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Thoughtful Journey DSP and Thoughtful Wishes stamp and die sets from Stampin'up feature in these ideas.

Paper tearing technique forms the backgrounds on all cards. I feel the papers actually show where to tear them.

Card base is Boho Blue. The torn papers are edged with a marker and layered on to Moonlight Mist card. The die cut trees are from Peaceful Cabin set, as is the sentiment which has been die cut using a Perennial Postage die. A knot tied in Boho Blue twine, some In Colour dots, and brass birds have been added. Wink if Stella pen and glitter glue add sparkle.

Misty Moonlight  forms the base of this card. A panel of paper has been embossed in Clouds folder and matted on to Boho blue card. Torn papers have then been layered on top. Fussy cut leaves and flowers die cut from the papers have been added. The small crumb cake rabbits have been die cut using In the Grove dies. The sentiment is from Eden's Garden set and has been cut with a die from Mini Treat bag dies. Brass birds, In colour dots, pebbles, Glitter glue and Wink of Stella have been applied.

This design is built on to a Pretty Peacock card base. The papers were torn, edged with marker for definition, and layered on top. The Thoughtful wishes leaf stem is stamped on Vanilla card, painted with ink and die cut. It was then mounted in place and a knot tied in Wheat ribbon added. The ducks and reeds were die cut using Charming Duck Pond dies and fixed in place. The sentiment from Fifth Avenue Floral was stamped directly on the paper. Tiny gems were added to the ducks eyes, and brass birds, pebbles, and foiled gems added. Wink of Stella pen was brushed on to the water and to the reeds.

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BaRb

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Thoughtful Journey - Stampin'up

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I hope you a having a great day.

Thoughtful Journey collection from Stampin'up has been used for these cards.

A panel of Thoughtful Journey paper was cut, embossed with Brilliant Backgrounds die and matted on to Petunia paper. this was then layered on to a Boho Blue card base. Flower stems were die cut from both Petunia and white card and attached. The sentiment from Thoughtful Wishes was stamped in Petunia ink on to white card and cut with a Nested Essentials die. This was mounted to the card with a petunia ribbon bow, pearls, gems, and brass butterflies. Glitter glue and Wink of Stella pen were applied.

A panel of Thoughtful Designs paper and a slightly larger panel of Mossy Meadow card were cut, then placed together and the centre die cut with a Deckled Rectangles die. The sections were taped together to form a frame and a centre piece. The frame was mounted with dimensionals on to a Wild Wheat card base. The centre section was then taped flat inside the frame. The leafy stem and the sentiment from Thoughtful wishes were stamped on to white card, then die cut. The label was cut with a die from an older mini Treat bag set. The stems were coloured with ink and attached to the card with the sentiment tucked in. A wheat bow, some sparkle dots and some brass birds were added. Wink of Stella adds sparkle.

Thoughtful Journey paper was layered on to wheat card, with a strip layered over the top. The sentiment was stamped on to paper and attached with a paper slide added. The large die cut from the set was placed on the lower half of the card and a knotted piece of wheat ribbon added. In Colour dots and brass birds were added and Wink of Stella Pen applied.

More ideas to follow.

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BaRb

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Charming Duck Pond ideas - Stampin'up

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Items from Lily Pond Lane suite collection by Stampin'up have been used in the creation of these cards.

The Lily Pond Lane paper is cut into 3 panels. The side panels are fixed to a Pretty Peacock base card and the centre panel to Pretty in Pink and then Balmy Blue card and mounted centrally on top. The sentiment was stamped then die cut with the label from Heron Habitat set. The frog is stamped on white card and coloured with markers. The reeds are fussy cut from the papers. A die cut lily and lily pad have been added along with brass dragonflies and Ombre dots. Glitter glue and Wink of Stella pen add sparkle.

A panel of paper has been layered on to Balmy Blue card then mounted on to a Peacock base. A fussy cut small fish and some lilies and a bud were added. A stamped, coloured and die cut frog and a stamped and sectioned sentiment were added, along with some die cut reeds and brass dragonflies. Ombre dots and glitter glue and Wink of Stella were applied.

A Peacock card base was layered with paper then topped with a panel of paper matted with Balmy blue card. A stamped sentiment was added and some die cut reeds. Small fussy fish were added and a small die cut duck. Brass dragonflies, ombre dots, glitter glue and Wink of Stella were again used for highlights.

This card also has a peacock base. The background is an older paper from Lily Impressions pack. The fish were fussy cut from Lily Pond Lane papers and taped in place. A stamped, coloured and die cut frog was added, and some die cut reeds and lilies, and a couple of brass dragonflies. Glitter glue and Wink of Stella were applied.

A frame was cut from blue foil card using Stitched Rectangle dies. Window sheet was attached to the back, and foam strips added to the sides and edges. This was then mounted to the card front. Gems were added to the top corner.

This is just the first set of ideas from this great collection. I will share more later.

Have a great day.

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BaRb

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Golden Greenery - Stampin'up

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I hope you are having an enjoyable day.

Products from Golden Greenery OnLine collection by Stampin'up have been used in the creation of these cards

Mossy Meadow card is used for the base and is layered with Old Olive paper die cut with Deckled Rectangle dies. A die cut deckled rectangle of Season of Green and Gold paper is matted on top. Branches are die cut from Graceful Greenery Vellum and the bells fussy cut from the paper. The sentiment is stamped using Greetings of the Season set on to vanilla card, and die cut using Unbounded Love dies, with the outer frame in Pecan card. Pecan ribbon is used for the bow and Pecan ribboned dots added to finish.

This card has and Olive base then a layer of Mossy meadow card and a layer of paper. A side panel of the reversed paper has been added. The leaves and branches have been die cut using Gold Mercury vellum paper. The sentiment is from Mistletoe Magic stamp set and has been die cut with Unbounded Love die. These have been added to the card along with a pecan ribbon bow and pecan ribboned dots.

This is a larger 5 x 7 card base of Garden Green. Two layers of different Season of Green and Gold paper have been added. Branches have been die cut from Graceful Greenery and Gold Mercury Vellum and positioned under a stamped, white embossed sentiment from Merriest Moments stamp set. Small knotted pieces of ribbon have been fixed to the branches and some fussy cut bells and ribboned pecan dots added.  Glitter glue was applied to the bow on top of the bells.

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Stampin'up of course

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You will of course, have realised by now that I am a Stampin'up Demonstrater, (and have been for many years) though this is not a Stampin'up blog. I love Stampin'up products and am happy  to share my ideas and designs. Here is the link if you would like to access Stampin'up products to create your own designs.

You will sometimes see projects  here which have been created with other products I have and love to play with.

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Frosted Forest 02 - Stampin'up

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Frosted Forest stamps, dies and masks sets from Stampin'up, have been used for these cards.

Trees were stamped in grey ink, using first and second generation impressions, on to white card. This panel was then embossed in Snowflake Sky embossing folder. The base of the piece was then smeared with texture paste and allowed to dry. 

Solid trees were die cut in Mossy Meadow card, and the filigree trees in both white and garden green card. These were layered together with the white being the middle layer. Texture paste was swiped round the edges and over the branches.

The stamped, embossed panel was matted with green card and layered on to the white card base. The green die cut trees were added along with two stamped, die cut birds, and ribboned gems to the corners. Wink of Stella pen was brushed over the texture paste and the birds wings for sparkle.

A panel of Old Olive, and an oval die cut from white card were embossed using Evergreen Forest embossing folder. Trees were stamped on white card with grey ink and coloured using the masks. Texture paste was swiped through the top mask.

Cord was knotted across the green panel and it was then added to the Mossy Meadow base. The white oval was mounted on top with dimensionals, and the trees shaped and layered on the oval. Stamped and die cut birds were added along with brass bird trinkets and milky dots gems.

 Wink of Stella pen was applied to the trees and the birds wings, and Stardust pen to the card and oval edges.

Peach card was used for the base and panel, layered with Horizons paper.

The tree was stamped with grey in on to vanilla card and was coloured using the masks and peach, coral, and espresso inks.

Seasonal Branches stamp was used for the sentiment, which was die cut using Lilypad Lake die.

The die cut rabbits are from In the Grove set. A stamped and die cut bird was added along with resin dots. Stardust pen was applied to the paper edges.

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