As a kid, I remember how amazed I was when I first discovered that the magnificent tree they put up each Christmas in dt Chicago wasn't really a huge tree, but rather lots & lots of little trees put together, like branches, to form the "masterpiece." That memory came to mind when I saw the cute little tree stamp in LOL, and I thought I'd give it a try. It's FUN! It's EASY! And it makes a very elegant "showcase" tree. For detailed instructions with a finished sample, see the card titled "tiny trees make it BIG" submitted today.
The skyline was sponged in Ballet Blue with the All Night Media "Cityscape" template, and I drew the ladder by hand. Snow is Tulip Puffy Paint, and I aded some glitter to make it glisten (but the scanner didn't pick it up). I cut a slit in the truck bed to insert some trees, and mounted the fallen trees (by the ladder) with dimensionals.
Date: Friday, November 5, 2004 GMT Views: 2568
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Stamps: Loads of Love, Lovely as a Tree, SU Incentive stamp ("Merry")
Paper: Naturals white, Ballet Blue
Ink: Basic Black, Ballet Blue, Forest Foliage, Glorious Green
Accessories: Watercolor pencils, blender pen, All Night Media "Cityscape" Stamp Art Template, Tulip Puffy paint, Dazzling Diamonds, Silver Sharpie, dimensionals
Registered: August 25, 2004 Location: In my stamping place, of course Posts: 3819
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 12:11 PM
Born and raised in Chicago, I just love this card!! It is the perfect representation of building the tree. All you need is a little Picasso stamp to finish it off. ;) You are sooooo creative!!
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Registered: May 19, 2004 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 2261
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 12:17 PM
LOL Very cute.
That kinda reminds me of a sign that was on our street right after Hurricane Francis came through here........There was a chopped up tree (a HUGE oak tree!) on the side of the road. Someone posted a big sign on it: Free Tree! Some assembly required.
ROFLOL
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Registered: July 21, 2004 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 467
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 12:56 PM
glittergal......this is great! I looked through your gallery. You are quite the artist. I love your "scenery" cards. I love to make them. Blogs at Splitcoaststampers It makes me feel so creative. They are very time consuming but absolutely worth it.
Registered: April 14, 2004 Location: Granger, IN Posts: 3099
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 1:17 PM
Okay, I gave you the OOB award on the other card you uploaded today. I'm taking it away from that card and awarding the OOB medal to this card. Your creativity is beyond amazing. I agree with Tinnalee, submit this into a contest. It's a clear cut winner!
Registered: November 3, 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3113
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 1:45 PM
This is a really GREAT card!!! Love this set.
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Registered: May 5, 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8273
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 1:52 PM
You are sooooooooooooooooo creative. This card is absolutely fantastic. I wasn't sure that I wanted this set, but I have seen some pretty cute cards and this happens to be probably one of if not the cutest.
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