I was inspired to make this card by seeing two back-to-back challenges that were related - one to use trees (WT580 - 4/21-16) and another to make something from nature (F4A322 - 4/22/16).
This tree ring stamp was begging to be used,and I still haven't figured out how I decided to stamp it on aqua....other than I like Aqua! It was a fun card to make, especially when I discovered some Aqua colored wood grain paper in my stash. I added a bunch of multi-sized sequins to brighten up the card and provide a 3-D element, which was the "dessert" in the F4A322 Mother Earth challenge.
There are a couple of things that I did on this card that aren't obvious, but might be of interest. The Washi label tag was made with 2 layers - the inside blue tag is from the punch, the larger brown tag was a wider strip of paper, with the ends made by punching the strip using the ends of the punch. I simply placed the ends of the strip into the punch, from the outside, and clipped the little bit that the punch didn't catch.
The other thing I did was use a piece of fun foam (grey), cut slightly smaller than the image panel, as a way to add dimension. I've been watching a lot of Jen McQuire videos and it's something she recommends doing so that your card doesn't get mooshed in the mail.
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Stamps: SU Wonderland, SU Friend to Friend (sentiment), Concord & 9th Tree Ring background
Paper: SU baked brown sugar, PTI Aqua mist, DP - Simple stories Hello Baby blue wood/stars
Paper Size: 5 1/4" square
Ink: SU baked brown sugar, SU mossy meadow
Accessories: Lil Inker Designs stitched square mats, SU Washi Label punch, fun foam (as dimensional), wink of Stella clear, Simon Says Stamps moonshine sequins
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Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 1:07 PM
Super card for Earth Day. I had noticed that tree ring on Concord & 9th but never had seen it used. It's awesome. Thanks for explaining so well how you created your card.
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Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 1:10 PM
Very cool! Love the rings of the tree and your tall pine to go with! Have you ever been to the big trees? The giant sequoia? We have a grove close by. It is amazing how old, how big around and how tall those trees are!
Love your card, thanks for playing!
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Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 1:21 PM
I've seen that tree ring stamp a couple of times, it's really cool looking! How great that after stamping it on the aqua you manage to find the perfect matching woody paper. Lovely use of sequins here, too.
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Sat, Apr 23, 2016 @ 5:37 AM
What a clever idea!!!! I love the stump wood stamp with the full grown trees that is PERFECT for Earth Day!!!
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