Partridge in a Pear Tree

Much of the color that was still hanging on the limbs the last few weeks has disappeared for the winter. While this transition is one of sad sweetness, the cooler air of Fall helps get our minds around the winter to come. So now we herald the upcoming season by making a little color of our own in this muted red and green card using the Partridge in a Pear Tree set (say it once and you'll be humming it for weeks!).

Stamps -
Partridge in a Pear Tree stamp set
"Happy Christmas" mini peg stamp

Papers - Light Olive card stock
Light Burgundy card stock - 3.75 x 4.5 inches
White quarter-sheet card stock
Rose card stock

Inks - Versacolor Bamboo, Burgundy, Pinecone, Split Pea, Umber

Chalks - Burnt Sienna, Butterscotch

Accessories -
Cuttlebug Embossing Envelope - Birds and Swirls, D'Vine Swirls
Spellbinders Inverted Scalloped Square die cut (S4-196)
Spellbinders Classic Circles Large die cut (S4-114)
Medium Punch - Circle
Adhesive Pearls - Chocolate
White Paint Pen
Gold Paint Pen
Green Transparent Ribbon and Mauve Ribbon cord is
PopIt! Shapes - Square

Instructions
Use the Circle die cut and cut a round hole from the Burgundy card stock.

Run the Light Olive card stock through the Birds and Swirls embossing envelope and the Light Burgundy card stock piece through the D'Vine Swirls embossing envelope.

Attach the two ribbons down the vertical center of the Olive card stock.

Edge the Burgundy card stock with the Gold Paint Pen and glue the card stock to the Olive card base.

Medallions
This card has three medallions and the first one we'll do will be the round background medallion. Run the White card stock through the die cut machine and cut out a circle.

Stamp the Pear Branch in Split Pea ink.

Then stamp the Itsy Pear in Bamboo and then in Burgundy ink.

Stamp the Tiny Partridge Sprig in Pinecone ink.

Edge the outer portion of the circle with the Butterscotch chalk and Pinecone ink. 

Glue this medallion to the Light Rose card stock and trim away the excess so that you have a thin pinstripe of color showing. Glue to the card base, in the center of the round hole you made in the Light Burgundy card stock.

Now make the Partridge Medallion:
Cut out a scalloped square with the die cut system.

Using Pinecone ink, stamp the Partridge on a piece of White card stock. 

Stamp the Pear Branch in Bamboo ink and the Partridge Sprig in Burgundy ink. Chalk the edges of the scalloped square with Butterscotch chalk.

Edge the scalloped square with Pinecone ink. Attach on top of the round medallion with PopIt! tape. Set aside.

On a White card stock scrap, stamp "Happy Christmas" in Pinecone ink. Use the Burnt Sienna Chalk to colorize the paper ant then stamp the Tiny Partridge Sprig in Burgundy and the Pear Branch in Bamboo. Center the stamped images in the Medium Round Punch and punch out. Edge with Pinecone ink and attach to the card base.

Add some graduated Adhesive Pearls and you're done!

What do you think?  Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Partridge in a Pear Tree stamp set. Today's winner is Judi Graham and she will be receiving the Deep Winter Morning stamp set.  Congratulations Judi! 

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

Comments

[Linda w]

At first I thought this card was made with fabric. But no, just paper. I love it. There is just so much dimension. A perfect Christmas card.

thanks much

[Michelle Adams]

Very nice! I bought this set already...and I'm so glad I did! TFS!

[Debbie G]

I love this set! It's something a little different than anything I've got for Christmas stamps.

[Phyllis M.]

Beautiful card and great tutorial too. Love the stamp set and all the medallions you have on the card too. Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win the stamp set too. Phyllis M.

[Elaine Allen]

Susan -

I don't know where you keep coming up with your ideas, but please don't stop. This is such a beautiful card.

Elaine Allen

[Janet Sisk]

What a lovely card! And you are right, I want to start singing the twelve days of Christmas. LOL I would definitely love to win this set. Thanks for the chance.

[Mary from Missouri]

I really like this one and the partridge sprig is so cute!

[Debbie from Missouri]

All the stamping adds wonderful dimension, yet it doesn't look busy. The colors are perfect- if you don't mind, I think I will send this one out this Christmas!

[Kathy Logan]

lovin' the partridge set....the finished card is beautiful.

thanks for showing the "how-to"

Kathy L...........

[jeanie]

Wow, what a beautiful card. you've done it again. Beauty and charm in one card! jeanie

[Carolyn]

I like the shading and brown edging around the partridge stamp. Happy Christmas to you too.

[Patty W]

Lovely card ! I love how you combine the embossing folders..I just never think to do that ! Thank you so much !

[Jessica Clay]

That is really cute. i need this stamp set.

[sue wisniewski]

What a nice partridge and she is in green one of my favorite colors. Good job.
stamping sue

[Susan Kesselman]

RST stamps, Cuttlebug folders and a die cutting machine. You just don't get any better than that! Love this card - so simple and elegant. TFS!

[Jan Koennecke]

I'm finally using my embossing folders because of you!!! Love to see what you have to show us each week.

[Margaret McGlaun]

What a beautiful card. I love the soft look that the chalks give when edging.

[Kathy Hering]

Awesome card! I need this set!!! Thanks for the chance!

[Jennie]

Lovely card - I really like this stamp set - so versatile.

[Wendy Bekx]

The colors of this grabbed my eye. The olive green and rusty red are a nice change from the more traditional red and green.

[Shirley Lee]

Really enjoyed your tutorial and sample. I really like how you cut out the circle and added the stamping around the edge. It could be done with a lot of different shapes to get some unique results. Thanks for sharing.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA

[Maria Kivela]

This is a beautiful set, which will make tons of gorgeous different Christmas cards! Thanks for both the set and the tutorial!

[Audrey]

Another fabulous card!!! Thank you for sharing another wonderful card. I can't wait until I get my Cuttlebug. I am geting one when I go to the States in Jan, then I will be able to make the elegant looks that you so easily create!

[Cindy L]

I like how you take plain white paper and with a touch of ink placed strategically here and there can create such a piece of art. Very elegant! Thanks for all the ideas!

[Mary Mac]

Susan, Love the circle cut outs in the square card, colors are beautiful. Great card.