Pick of the Patch meets Aspen Tree Die

 I spotted this card some time back, and thought I would use it for my "advanced" card class at Garner, as well as my monthly card class here!  It took me a while to find it again, but here is my version.  It uses the returning Aspen Tree Dies with the new Pick of the Patch Bundle, and the gorgeous All About Autumn DSP. They loved it!!  And, so do I!

Measurements:  

• Early Espresso: 1/2 sheet
• Very Vanilla: 4" x 5 1/4"  (inside), scraps (for pumpkins & label)
• Thick Very Vanilla: 4" x 5 1/4" (outside die cut)
• All About Autumn DSP (N): 4 x 5 1/4" any leafy background, 1/2" x 4" (inside)

To Make This Card:

• Die cut Oval Aspen Tree Die from THICK Very Vanilla piece. 
• Next, randomly stamp the small leaves in stamped off Old Olive onto "tree trunks".
• NOW, attach the DSP to the die cut piece, then attach to folded Early Espresso card base.
• Stamp and punch 2 large "pumpkins" and 1 small "pumpkin" in Pumpkin Pie ink.
• Stamp and punch 4 "leaves" in Old Olive, and 3 "stems" in Early Espresso.
• Attach "stems" and "leaves" to the WRONG side of the "pumpkins" with glue dots.
• Adhere the left, large pumpkin flat onto card.  Adhere the other large pumpkin and the smaller pumpkin to the card with Dimensionals.
• Stamp sentiment onto scrap of Vanilla in Early Espresso ink.  Die cut with label die from the returning Labels Aglow dies.
• Finish with Neutrals Sequins.

Product List

Pick Of The Patch Bundle (English)

[162201]

$38.50

Aspen Tree Dies

[159798]

$36.00

Labels Aglow Dies

[159551]

$33.00

All About Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162178]

$15.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$10.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[144237]

$9.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$9.00

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

Clean & Simple Aspen Tree

Here is another awesome card for Assisted Living.  These Aspen Dies create such stunning, beautiful cards, without much effort!! This one uses the recently retired SAB DSP - Rings of Love with the Aspen trees in rich Evening Evergreen.

Measurements:  : 

• Crushed Curry: 1/2 sheet, scrap
• Rings of Love DSP (ret): 4" x 5 1/4"
• Evening Evergreen: 4" x 5 1/4"
• Poppy Parade: scrap

To Make This Card:

• Attach DSP to folded Crushed Curry card.
• Die cut "aspen trees" from Evening Evergreen piece  Attach to card over DSP.
• Cut 2 smaller "leaves" from Poppy Parade and Crushed Curry scraps.  Attach to card as shown.
• Tie double bow in  Linen Thread.  Attach with "leaves".

Product List

Aspen Tree Dies

[159798]

$36.00

Rings Of Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159939]

$0.00

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$9.25

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$9.25

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Christmas Barn in Aspen Trees

Time to start shifting to Winter/Christmas cards! This card nicely combines 2 stamps/dies that I have previously used, both separately, and both non-holiday! They are the Christmas Barn bundle and the Aspen Tree dies! The background behind the "barn" (which you probably can't see) is our new Vanilla Gimmer Paper. 

Measurements:  : 

• Evening Evergreen: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 1/4 sheet
• Very Vanilla Glimmer Specialty Paper (N): 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
• Very Vanilla: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 3/4" x 3 3/4", scrap

To Make This Card:

• Attach Glimmer Paper to folded Evening Evergreen card.
• Die cut "aspen trees" from Evening Evergreen piece. Set aside.
• Stamp "barn" onto Very Vanilla piece in Memento Black ink.
• Color, simply, with Blends. Then, cut out with corresponding die.
• Also, stamp "tree" and "wreath". Add a little color with Blends and cut out with corresponding dies.
• Attach "wreath" to barn over top "doors".
• Arrange onto front of card over glimmer paper. Use the cut "trees" to determine placement.  Lightly mark with pencil.
• Add a little Wink of Stella to "snow" underneath the "barn".
• Adhere "barn" and "tree" to glimmer paper.
• Adhere Foam Adhesive Strips around outside edge of Aspen Trees.  I also curved some into the corners, and cut pieces to fit behind the "trees" so it can't be seen.
• Remove backing and adhere to card, matching cut edges.
• Finish with Brushed Metallic Dots.

Product List

Christmas Barn Bundle (English)

[159749]

$46.75

Aspen Tree Dies

[159798]

$36.00

Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159537]

$10.00

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$9.25

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$10.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154880]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155517]

$9.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

Fall Aspen Trees

 I love, love, love these Aspen Tree Dies!! I was delighted to see them offered as a Level 2 choice on the 2nd wave of SAB offerings!! You can select them for FREE with a qualifying order, but only until Wednesday, Aug 31st...then they will still be available to purchase! This clean & simple card utilizes the oval tree die, paired with the new Metallic & Shimmer Specialty Paper,  along with some gorgeous metallic leaves with the die, also in this set!  You really DO need this die!!!  Don't delay!

Measurements:  

• Early Espresso: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
• Metallic & Shimmer Specialty Paper (N): 4" x5 1/4", 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Crumb Cake: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
• Assorted Foils: 3 pcs @ 1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

To Make This Card:

• Fold Early Espresso card in half.  Cut Oval Aspen Tree Die from front of card.
• Trim about 1/16" from Metallic & Shimmer Specialty Paper piece, and attach to wrong side of Aspen Trees.
• Cut 3 leaves from assorted foil papers. (I used Copper, Gold, & the darkest Brushed Gold Metallics)
• Arrange these on the front of card.
• Tie double bow from Linen Thread.  Attach over "leaves".
• Attach Crumb Cake to inside of card.  I like to add a little color with a strip of DSP.
• Finish with Brushed Metallic Dots on front of card.

Product List

Aspen Tree Dies

[159798]

$36.00

Metallic & Shimmer 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159909]

$5.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$9.25

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$9.25

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

$5.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

$15.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00