Masculine Nature Card

Annie’s Ink-Lings

I'm really loving the Rooted in Nature stamp set from Stampin' Up.  This is especially a great set for making masculine cards and for nature themed cards.  I saw a card on Pinterest using this stamp set, which gave me inspiration boost.  As I was formulating an idea and looking for papers to use, I found in my stash a sheet of green card stock with embossed leaves.  Just perfect for the background!  

I used my Misti to stamp the tree trunk slice with Fresco Tuscan Earth.  Then I very lightly inked the stamp with Fresco Amaretto Truffle and overstamped the previously stamped image.  This gave a really nice dimension and texture to the image.  The three little dots in the lower right corner were made with a 1/8 inch hole hand punch.  After gluing them in place, I added a touch of Spectrum Sparkle Pen –  Crystal Clear.   

This is a quick and easy design for a birthday card or by changing the sentiment it could be a nice thank you card -- actually just about for any occasion!

Card Stock

White

Light Brown

Green Embossed Leaves Card Stock

Measurements

  White Card Base

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Green Embossed Leaves Card Stock Panel

• cut at 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Bottom Panel Layers 

• Brown -  2 3/8" x 4 ¼ "
• DP 2 1/8” v 4”

Top Panel Layers

• Light Brown - cut at 3 ¾” x 3 ¼”
• White – cut at 3 ½” x 3”

Tools

Paper Trimmer

Foam Tape

Tape Runner

Glue Bottle

Poker-Picker-Upper

Metal Awl (Poking Tool)

Scissors

1/8 inch hole punch

Spectrum Sparkle Pen –  Crystal Clear or Wink of Stella

Thanks for joining me today.

Blessings,

Annie