This simple, masculine card shows the depth of the Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Forest background stamp. A color change (2023-2025 In Colors Wild Wheat and Moody Mauve) and sentiment (Artistically Inked) take the forest image from holiday to birthday! Learn more about these 2023-2025 In Colors and how they compare to the rest of the Stampin’ Up! color collections here.
2 MINUTE TECHNIQUE! Use Blending Brushes to swirl Wild Wheat (first) and Moody Mauve (second) ink onto Basic White card stock. Basic White as a background keeps the ink colors pure. I like to start “swirling” just off the card stock to better control the level of ink. Use grid paper below to keep ink off your work surface. Then, stamp the Fragrant Forest image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and crop to size.
my simple card tutorial
CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock:
- Card Base – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Basic Black Card Stock:
- Layer – 3 1/2 x 5
- Basic White Card Stock:
- Stamped & Blended Layer – 4 x 5 1/4 (before trimming)
- Very Vanilla Card Stocke:
- Die-Cut Sentiment – 3 1/2 x 1 (before die-cutting & trimming)
PROJECT TUTORIAL:
Begin by burnishing the fold of the Very Vanilla Thick card base with a Bone Folder.
Use Blending Brushes to add Wild Wheat (top) and Moody Mauve (bottom) ink to the Basic White Layer.
Use a Clear Block F to stamp the forrest (Fragrant Forest Stamp Set) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the blended layer.
Use a Paper Trimmer to trim to 3 1/4 x 4 3/4.
Adhere to the Basic Black layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Wrap with Linen Thread, securing with a bow.
Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Clear Block H to stamp the sentiment (Artistically Inked Stamp Set) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Basic White layer.
Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the Labels Aglow sentiment die.
Trim the die-cut ends with a Paper Trimmer as shown.
Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
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oh, so pretty card idea!
OH, SO PRETTY! The simple card above showcases the versatility of the Fragrant Forest Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! You can see the original blog post, with tips, tricks and project tutorial here.
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Absolutely beautiful! Love the blending – what a lovely, added touch!
A very eye catching card! The different ink shading is very effective and this design makes for a perfect “guy” card!
Thanks for sharing .
I love the blending colors, which add so much interest and make a great birthday card. Enjoy your day, Mary.