Michele Reynolds
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/ michelerey@aol.com |
Beauty Of Friendship Cherry Blossom Tree |
C lean and simple card made with Stampin' Up! products.
Cut cardstock pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- card from Magenta Madness Cardstock at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- 4" x 5-1/4" from Gray Granite Cardstock
- 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" from Basic White Cardstock
As you are ready to stamp using the Beauty Of Friendship Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the bare tree image from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block H. Ink it up with the Gray Granite Ink Pad. Stamp it on the horizontal white rectangle so the bottom of the trunk is about 1/2" from the bottom of the cardstock and the left side of the tree branches is about 3/4" from the left edge of the cardstock.
Mount the shadow image from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Gray Granite Ink Pad. Stamp it just below the stamped tree image so it is centered and the slightly curved narrower side is on the bottom.
Mount the grouping of little dots image from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Magenta Madness Ink Pad. Stamp it all over the top of the tree image. Stamp some of the images without re-inking.
Mount the sentiment of choice from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block H. Ink it up with the Magenta Madness Ink Pad. Stamp it just to the right of the tree image so the bottom of the sentiment is even with the bottom of the tree trunk.
Adhere the stamped white rectangle to the center of the Gray Granite rectangle and then to the front of the Magenta Madness card.
Cut a 3-1/2" piece of the Gray Granite 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon.
Tie a half knot in the center of the ribbon. Trim the ends.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the ribbon knot to the front of the card so it is centered over the tree trunk about half way up.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up two small and one big Polished Pink jewels from the sheet of 2021-2023 In Color Jewels making sure that you get the adhesive backings as well. Adhere them randomly to the top of the tree.