Ginkgo Branch All Occasion Card for the Alphabet Challenge

Hi, Stampers!

A new Alphabet Challenge is starting today, and the theme is “B is for Black & White.” Although these are not my usual colors for a card, I have always loved seeing a great black and white card and wanted to see if I could do it justice as well. So, I used the Ginkgo Branch bundle for the first time and love how this card turned out.

Once you finish here, I hope you visit our Alphabet Design Team gallery for some great inspiration and play along!

My secrets!

• Firstly, this card is 5-1/2″ square, using white cardstock cut at 5-1/2″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2.”
• After that, I cut a scrap piece of Perfectly Penciled designer paper, cut it to 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2,” and adhered it to the card base.

And now, the fun part!

• So, the Ginkgo Branch die made the perfect focal point of this card, and I hope you can see the embossed details on the leaves.
• Then, I used white cardstock (cut to 4-5/16″ square) and embossed it with the Timeworn Type embossing folder, then sponged Smoky Slate ink very lightly to give it more texture. Once that was done, I layered it onto black cardstock, cut to 4-1/2″ square. Then, I popped the panel up with dimensionals onto the card base.
• After that, I added the black mini dimensionals to the Ginkgo leaves and placed it on the white panel.
• Finally, for the sentiment, I inked it up and cropped it out with the Ginkgo Branch die making it a bit shorter by cropping it off at each end. I did this so I could layer it onto black cardstock that was cut with the same die. Then, I added Festive Pearls and Classic Matte Dots to finish my card.

Then, on the inside…

• Finally, to complete the inside, I cut more of the same designer paper, cut to 5-1/4″ square, and white cardstock, cut to 4-1/4″ square.
• Then, I added another Gingko Branch die for a simple finish and will add another sentiment at the time I want to use it.

I’m sharing my card with these challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create
• A Place To Start
• Crafty Catz
• Cut It Up
• NBUS (stamp set & dies are new)
• Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
• The Paper Funday
• A Perfect Time to Craft
• Use Your Stuff

Before You Go!

I love hearing from you! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

Ginkgo Branch Bundle (English) [160469] $53.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $9.25	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159244] $12.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $8.00
Ginkgo Branch Dies [160468] $36.00	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $10.00	Festive Pearls [159963] $7.00	Classic Matte Dots [158146] $7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00

Stamparatus [146276] $49.00

Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00

Paper Snips [103579] $11.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00

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