Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Pine Branch Blueprint Card

Hello friends! Today I want to share a card using the new Tim Holtz Blueprint stamps by Stampers Anonymous and the Sizzix Alterations Tattered Pinecone die. 

Look at these cute little frosty Pinecones! 

Color your stamps with the Mini Distress Ink Pad and then highlight with a Forest Moss Distress Marker. Remember you don't always have to use black ink on your stamps! 


Stamp the image onto Watercolor cardstock. 

The Frosty Pine cones are die cut, shaped and glued with a hot glue gun. See Tim's video here on how to create them. Once they are shaped apply a little Multi Medium with a brush and sprinkle on Rock Candy Distress Glitter. Don't forget the little greenery too. Love the frosty effect! 

Cut a mat around the Pine Branch then stitch around the edge with a sewing machine. 

Adding a little Merriment paper to the background is the perfect touch to frame our card!

To add a greeting choose a couple Seasonal ChitChat words, trim the end with a V, distress the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink on an Ink Blending Tool and attach with the Tiny Attacher. 

Which Blueprint is your favorite? 

I always love the Mini sets, they are so darn cute! 

Thanks for stopping in! Have a fabulous week!
Richele

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19 comments:

Sharon Y said...

What a happy card! It says Happy Winter. Great reminder to pull out the distress inks and pens for stamps. I always seem to reach for the black when stamping. I really like the set with the greens and pinecone. But then again the minis are great for cards and more and you get more than one season. Thanks!

Heather said...

This is just gourgeous, love how it all comes together.

Unknown said...

Great card Richele! Love the old fashioned feel. I've managed to pick a favorite, Christmas Blueprints 5. I love the sled!

Ruby Craft said...

I love Christmas in July! I am starting my wish list and making sure there are some pine cones this year. Love that stamp and die. Your card is very merry, with all the little Christmas time details. Love it!

Beth Kimbler said...

Great card! I love the minis with so many choices.

Heidi said...

Really really love this last release. Can't wait to purchase in our LSS.

Nancy Zunic said...

Love this! I really love this blue print stamp! Your card is wonderful!

Heather B. said...

I love the Christmas Blue Print stamp set! As always- you never disappoint :)

Rea' said...

Okay ... so umm I'm trying to talk myself out of more Tim stuff... you aren't helping !! I love the Blue Prints !

Inkypinkycraft said...

this is gorgeous , my stamps have just arrived yippee! :)

Deb Speijers said...

Oh this is so lovely Richele, darn it more products to buy! hehehe!

Dodie said...

How pretty! Those pine ones are darling!

Scrapthat said...

So pretty Richele!! Awesome as always. :D TFS
Good gravy woman! I can't pick faves!! The blueprints are ALL my faves, big, small...I just love coloring them up! :D

Redanne said...

That is such a good tip, I always reach for Archival first, must try harder to use D!. Your card is so warm and cheerful with the beautiful red in the background. My favourite is Blueprint 4 (Like you used) and it arrived yesterday so now I can play too.......

Carol McCready said...

The mini blueprint is my favorite too. Your card is gorgeous. Love that
tattered pine cone.

D Walton said...

Really like this one.
Thanks for the inspiration.

Jenny Marples said...

Absolutely love this! The festive greenery is always a winner as it can still be used at other times too. Jenny x

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty card!
I love the mini sets too... so many fun designs! I love the Halloween/Christmas mix of stamps since those are 2 of my favorite cardmaking occasions!

Mary Elizabeth said...

Richele -- I love the frosty pine cones with this gorgeous new blueprint stamp. Wonderful holiday card. Getting my supplies together to make my own cards. Never too early to start :) -- Mary Elizabeth