Layer Up with Winter Garland Stamp Set

Can you say "bunches of layers and texture"? Some days a person just wants to savor her craft project instead of hurrying to get it out the door. This card is rich with layers and warm colors and will be a textured treat for the one who receives it!

Stamps -
Winter Garland stamp set
"Bless your heart" 3-inch sentiment block stamp

Paper -
Burgundy half-sheet, folded
Olive Green quarter-sheet (5.5 x 4.25)
White card stock, various pieces
Black card stock, various pieces

Inks -
Versacolor Bamboo, Split Pea, Burgundy, Pinecone, and Evergreen; Archival Black

Tools and Embellishments -
Cuttlebug embossing folder - "Textile Texture"
Oval dies - Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large
Ribbons
Buttons - Basic Grey "Mellow"
Thread
Gold Paint Pen

Instructions -

Take the Burgundy half-sheet and run it through the embossing folder. Edge the card base with the Gold Paint Pen. Set aside for now.

Now take the Olive quarter-sheet and cut it in half horizontally. Then stamp along the border, using all of the stamps in the set and Archival Black ink. Trim the inside edges of the paper (around the stamped images) once you have finished stamping. Then Glue the cut-out panel to a piece of Black card stock and trim away the excess. Glue the Olive Green panel to the card base. Attach the ribbon and set this aside for now.

Next, run another piece of the Black card stock through the die cut machine using the larger oval die. Edge with the Gold Paint Pen. Along the border, draw squiggles and dots with the Gold Paint Pen and then glue the panel to the card base.

Centerpiece Wreath -
Take another piece of White card stock and lightly trace with pencil an oval smaller than the Black one you made earlier. Use the pencilled marks as a stamping guide and stamp the following (some portions of the stamped images might go outside of the oval):

Stamp the Holly in Bamboo ink.

Stamp the Holly stamp again, this time in Split Pea ink.

Stamp the Pinecone in Black ink.

Stamp the Pine Branch in Pinecone ink.

 

Stamp the Berries in Burgundy ink.

Then trim around the oval and the images that protruded past the oval. Next, use the Gold Paint pen to edge the oval (but don't edge the images that protruded past the oval). Using the double-sided foam tape, attach this wreath to the center of the Black Oval you made earlier, set the piece aside momentarily, and prepare to make some cut-outs for added depth...

Cut-outs for the Centerpiece -
Stamp the Holly Leaf in Bamboo/Evergreen ink (ink the stamp first in Bamboo and immediately dip just a portion of the stamp in Evergreen for a two-toned effect).
Stamp several impressions of the Berries in Burgundy ink.
Cut all of these out and, using the foam tape, attach them to the centerpiece.

Close-up of the centerpiece cut-outs, layered with double-sided foam tape...

Sentiment Cut-out -

In this example, I used Sage ink but decided to change it to the Split Pea ink to appeal to the colors already in the card.

Stamp the "Bless Your Heart" sentiment in Black ink onto some White paper. Stamp the Leaf in Split Pea ink. Follow with the Berries in Split Pea ink around the sentiment. Cut out.Then glue onto a piece of Black card stock and trim away the excess. Nestle at the top of the centerpiece you made earlier and fasten to the card-base using the foam tape.

Buttons -

Detail of stamped and painted buttons

Take an assortment of buttons and, using the Holly stamp and Archival Black ink, stamp some impressions on each button. You can either heat set with a heat gun or just wait for the ink to air dry.  Once the ink dries, use the Gold Paint Pen around the edges and in various places on the button. Then use some Burgundy Thread to faux-thread the buttons and then glue them down.

Once the buttons are in place, you're done!
 

So what do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Winter Garland stamp set. Today's winner* is Elizabeth Briggs, who will be receiving the Heirloom Pansies stamp set from last week's blog. Congratulations, Elizabeth!

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
*Winners, you must contact us with your mailing address within four weeks to claim your prize!

Comments

[MaryMac]

WOW!! This card is stunning. Love all the layers. I might add a little glitter to the berries.

[BarbaraB]

Beautiful as always. I just love your designs.

[Liz M]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the rich, traditional colour scheme. FAB!

[Connie Blackburne]

your card is as beautiful as allways, Happy Thanksgiving
with love

[Lori M]

Each design just keeps getting better and better-I look forward to each weeks design!
LLLLLLLove it!

[Suzanne C.]

My goodness! What a gorgeous card! Great color combination! Thank you for always including the tutorial!

[MarylouMoroski]

Very nice, nice texture and the colors are great. You are sooo creative. Thanks for the inspiration. M.L.

[Cindy L]

This is very rich looking. Love it!

[Pam (PeeJay)]

I'm in love ... with this set and the card. So rich and oppulent and I'm a sucker for anything Christmas related!

[Ink-Pattie]

gorgeous card! I've been out of the loop for a few weeks, and I've missed your beautiful ideas.

[Mary Lou]

Quite lovely.....I love holly stamps anyway!!!!!

[chaun]

Love it! Love the card, especially the, "Bless your heart."

[sue w.]

Lovely card with all the rich holiday colors and the button embellishments. stamping sue

[Audrey]

I have a couple of Christmas sets and thank you for the new way to put themto good use. Love the card. I love layers and thisis just the ticket!
God Bless

[Debbie from Missouri]

As always, your color choices are rich! This card is perfect for Christmas cards!

[Sarah B]

Pam said opulent and that is so appropriate. I love this card! Stamping in black really caught my eye. So elegant. I think this set is going on my shopping list for friday even though I already have two of your christmas sets!

[Michelle Adams]

Love it, love it, love it!!!

[Susanne Glover]

OMG! It is beautiful! Now all you need is a punch to punch out the holly leaves and berries instead of cutting those little tiny items!

[Shirley L.]

What a beautiful card and love all those layers! I love the details you add to your cards. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for giving all of us in Blogland such wonderful inspiration!
Shirley L.

[Sue D]

Beautiful colors and I like all the touches of gold pen.

[Margaret C]

I love it - so very rich and detailed, a card to savour !

Thanks for the opportunity !

[Vicki]

Beautiful! The background of the stamp reminds me of tapestry.

[Mary Hinton]

So pretty, and the buttons add something special. I wish someone would send this card to me!

[Kathy Hering]

Oh LOve these!!!

[marypat]

The colors, design and rich textures are so beautiful! Thanks for such great inspiration!