Are you ready for a new Alphabet challenge? We are now onto “W is for Woodland Fauna or Flora.” Fun, right?! During the search for what my card could use, I came across Rustic Retreat stamp set, which is such a versatile set and I hadn’t used before. Furthermore, this card fulfills my promise to make holidays cards every month, but there are wonderful sentiments for lots of occasions. In the end, this is a great stamp set for those who love the outdoors.
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MY SECRETS TO MAKING THIS PROJECT
- Firstly, I made the card base from Mossy Meadow cardstock, then layered it with the promotional designer paper during Sale-A-Bration – I just love this plaid pattern!
Now, the FUN Part!
- After a few stops and starts, I finally got the focal point the way I wanted it. Firstly, I stamped the sentiment in Soft Suede ink. After that, I stamped both the house and the bear and colored them with Stampin’ Blends (listed below). Then, they were cropped out with dies.
- Before adhering them to the card base, I layered the sentiment layer onto Crumb Cake, adhered some of the braided linen trim down, then popped up the house and the bear with dimensionals.
- Finally, I found some Soft Suede enamel dots for just a little bling.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Rustic Retreat Stamp Set
Step into nature with the Rustic Retreat Stamp Set. This set offers an idyllic setting for creating beautiful moments with its uplifting sentiments and fun forest images, including a friendly bear. Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Mary Polcin.
I am submitting this card to the following challenges:
- Crafty Friends Challenge – Animals/Birds
- Dream Valley Challenge – Add Some Green
- NBUS Challenge (used a new stamp set)
- Watercooler Wednesday Challenge – All About Occasions
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That’s a sweet card. I am happy to say we don’t get bears in the wood in Derbyshire. Love Dawn x
Such a peaceful and soothing card – love the colours you have put together – and that plaid pattern is great, I agree. xx
That little bear!!!!!! Your card made me take a second look at that set- with 2 unusual sentiments, and I don’t have a bear! So, LOL, maybe I need that in my next order….. TFS!!!
A beautiful combination of images sentiment paper and layout love the rustic feel
Wonderful card, deep rich colors!
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with us at Watercooler Wednesday.
Your woodland winter scene with the spotlight bear is spectacular, Debbie. I love a card design that makes me lean in and check it out from top to bottom and then back up and down again. The details and dimension are awesome and, as always, you do such a clean job of executing your elements! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Take care and keep safe! Hugs, Darnell
I love your card! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!