Winter Woods - stepped up

Hello, here is my second project this week using the Winter Woods stamp set.  The inspiration for this project came from a card I saw on Pinterest designed by Mary Fish who is a SU Demo from the USA.  You can see Mary's card HERE.

I had intended to use Smoky Slate for my project but I somehow managed to pick up Gray Granite instead however I think it turned out ok!

Here is my project:

The colours I used:

Gray Granite

Whisper White

Really simple - Gray Granite and Whisper White - a great combo for masculine cards too.  I may try another version using Night of Navy and silver .....

You will need:

21 cm x 14.5 cm - scored at 10.5 cm

10 cm x 14 cm Gray Granite

8 cm x 10 cm ww thick

8 cm x 10 cm vellum

Small pieces of ww thick and Gray Granite for die cutting

The background:

I used the Tasteful Textures embossing folder to add texture the the Gray Granite card (10 x 14cm) and the vellum.    Embossing vellum seems to change the colour of the velum and I love the added texture and dimension it creates.

The die cutting:

I used my favourite Stitched Shape dies to cut an oval for the sentiment.  I used the leaves that are part of the coordinating In The Woods die set cutting out three pieces.

The stamping:

I used Gray Granite ink to stamp the ww panel with lots of trees across the card.  I used my Stamparatus to do this as it makes everything easier!  I also stamped the sentiment onto the oval using a stamp from Yuletide Pastures.

To assemble:

Adhere the embossed Gray Granite panel to the card front with dimensionals.  Position the vellum and adhere with Tombow.  I placed the glue so that it would be hidden behind the stamped panel.  Vellum is tricky but if you think about it you can usually find a way to hide the adhesive.

Wrap a length of Braided Linen Trim around the stamped panel, adhering on the reverse with double sided tape.  Adhere the panel to the card using dimensionals.  I added a couple of dimensionals in the middle of the sentiment so that I would have room to tuck the leaves behind with dabs of Tombow.  I added a small bow and adhered with a rolled up glue dot.

The details:

I added three jewels for a bit of sparkle; even card for the men in our lives need a bit of sparkle don't they?

The inside/envelope:

I confess I am not entirely happy with the inside or the envelope; I may re jig them somehow.  However, I stamped some branches using Gray Granite ink.

The completed project:

Quite pleased with how this project turned out, I may even use it a card for my son, after I have sorted out the inside and the envelope that is! 

 I am back on Saturday with a bold and colourful project that also uses Winter Woods - it's a truly versatile stamp set and I would not be without it!

Happy crafting!

Susan xx

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