Stampin' UP! Thoughtful Branches
It's the THIRD Monday of the month and that means it's time for a BONUS Stamp Review Crew. We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators focused on sharing a ton of ideas focusing on a single stamp set. This week we're featuring Thoughtful Branches. You have likely come from Linda Callahan on your way through this amazing hop. If you get lost, simply click on the banner for a list of participants and get back on track.
Where do I begin? I LOVE THIS SET! Of course Lovely As A Tree is my all time favorite stamp set. It's been around since at least 2000, and maybe even before. 16 years is a long time for a single stamp set to last! So when I saw another stamp set of trees I thought - oh no! Not a set to be competition with my favorite. But then it occurred to me that it's really not that similar. They both have a line of leaf barren trees and a single pine tree. They both have a tree bursting with leaves. They both have a singe leaf. But LAAT is more realistic where as Thoughtful Branches is more artsy. And you certainly CAN'T make a beautiful Hydrangea from LAAT. This set can be summer, fall, winter, spring and so much more. Let's see what adventures we can have with it.
I'm just sneaking under the wire with my Christmas in July creation. I just can't help myself. This set had my mind whirling with possibilities. In fact I have 6 more cards that I'll post over the next month. I hope you don't get sick of them. Although I know this really isn't a Christmas set, and these aren't really traditional Holiday colors it's so perfect with the matching Thinlits die set. It's available for the month of August only or while supplies last so hurry to get yours before they're gone!
Step by Step Tips:
- My first step was to ink up the line of trees with our Basic Black waterproof ink and, starting from the left, stamp off the edge of the 5 1/4“ x 4” piece of Whisper White card stock. I left enough room so I'd have room for the sentiment on the bottom.
Then I picked out my color palette. I recommend using only three colors for this type of modern look. More colors would be more traditional Holiday. Click the image to see it full size.
- Start with the tree on the far left and stamp the lights on it, skip two trees, and stamp the same color again, etc. until you run out of trees. Clean the stamp and repeat the process with your next color. It's way faster than stamping a tree, cleaning the stamp. Inking the stamp. Clean the stamp. New color. You get the picture.
- The sentiment is from a retired host set called Good Greetings. I usually try to ONLY use the set that featured, but this set had no Holiday related sentiments.
- The tag is pretty self explanatory I recommend cutting your paper in a 2“ strip first, and the stamping the image. The To: & From: stamp is from Wonderous Wreath.
Next stop on the Hop is Yapha Mason's Blog where she'll
wow you with her beautiful design skills.
I love this colour combo of trees! So pretty and cheerful! x
Posted by: Debs Ayling | 08/15/2016 at 05:25 PM
I love the bright colors! Very fun and great card! I thought the same too Mike when I saw it I thought nooo but it is so different from Lovely as a Tree.
Posted by: Holly Krautkremer | 08/01/2016 at 04:32 AM
The colors you chose for this are so happy and uplifting -- wonderful!
Posted by: Debra Burgin | 07/31/2016 at 06:50 AM
What a fun, non-traditional Christmas card! I love the pops on color on the white space.
Posted by: Heidi Baks | 07/26/2016 at 01:58 PM
Absolutely GORGEOUS, Mike! Great card and all your tips are super!
Colors are great. Thanks, Mike
Posted by: Diana Jackins | 07/26/2016 at 12:51 PM
Love your line up of trees - the colours are so pretty.
Posted by: Bronwyn | 07/25/2016 at 07:46 PM
Love your card and this stamp set. Wonderful idea!
Posted by: Carol Lucas | 07/25/2016 at 03:31 PM
you're rcokin' it Mike!! can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Sue Mac Donald | 07/25/2016 at 12:54 PM
Really wonderful, Mike.....great colors.....made my morning!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 07/25/2016 at 08:40 AM
Beautiful!! Love what you did here Mike. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 07/25/2016 at 08:23 AM
Gorgeous card and tag, Mike! I love the colors that you used. Very fun!
Posted by: Yapha | 07/25/2016 at 08:09 AM
I am loving these bright trees for the holidays! Very cool!
Posted by: linda callahan | 07/24/2016 at 08:26 PM
Super fun Mike. I really love your style. This card is bright and bold and awesome! Kelly x
Posted by: Kelly Kent | 07/24/2016 at 07:24 PM