Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree - double layer stamping

Welcome to another post showcasing the wonderfully versatile Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree (WM128655/CM127793) one of those "must have" Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets the is so versatile it is Stampin' Up!'s best seller.  Today it is used on its own with parts of the tree highlighted using the double layer stamping method which incorporates mating of the stamped image.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Woodland Embossing folder (139673) is magic, and looks great when the ink pad is run over it, to accentuate the trees.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

 The technique is easily achieved.
1. Cut out the desired featured shapes and place on the card stock you are going to stamp on - in this case Very Vanilla on Very Vanilla, with the stitched squares held in place with a dot of double sided tape.
2. Ink your Stamp (Lovely as a Tree, in this case) and stamp heavily on your Very Vanilla card stock with positioned stitched squares.
3. You will notice a halo around each stitched square - that is where the mat comes into place.  Cut coordinating mats and adhere to the stitched squares.
4. Position the above assembly and adhere in place.
5. Sponge, water colour, accent your card as you wish and complete with a base card and greeting.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

 You can see the stitched squares over lapped a bit but that only added to the effect...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Love these cards, great for any male occasion, can be decorated for Christmas and even simplified for a Sympathy card.  To complete the post, one in Marina Mist...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

If I can help you unleash your creativity, contact me, I'm more than happy to help you.  If you live in Australia and you are looking for a Demonstrator, please choose me :-).  I have regular classes in Toowoomba and you can shop 24/7 on my online shop.

Yours in paper craft,

Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree - double mount stamping

Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree (WM128655/CM127793) is one of those "must have" Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets and will be an all time favourite and "go to" for Christmas, scenery and those more difficult cards like sympathy and masculine.  It is timeless and can be used for anything from a focal point or a background image. Today it is used on its own with parts of the tree highlighted using the double mount stamping method.  The card in its basic format...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

The card is stamped and brushed over with an Aqua pen.  To dress it up, restamp the image on coordinating paper and die cut (stitched shapes)  and position over the original image.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

It is easy to line the images up on the original stamping - sponge the original with ink, add a contrasting ribbon, and mount on a base card.  In this example I added a panel of embossed and sponged Pinewood Planks (143708)...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

From stitched squares to stitched circles and a colour swap - Wild Wasabi on the stamped panel, Very Vanilla for the focal points...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

The images were stamped in Old Olive and the base card embossed in Pinewood planks (143708) and inked over directly off the pad.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

The double mount stamping technique looks great! And can be created using any colour combination.
I hope you are inspired to dust off your Lovely as a Tree and start stamping - don't own one but would like too?  If you live in Australia, please contact me and I'd love to help you, or you can shop on my online shop 24/7.  Your custom would be appreciated.

Yours in paper craft,

Stampin' Up! Sitting Here

Hello and welcome to A Crafty Cat Blog,

I am enjoying creating using the Stampin' Up! set Sitting Here, so much so I have a couple more creations to share with you.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Sitting Here

I created this using the Lovely as a Tree, So Happy for You, both compliment Sitting Here ...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Sitting Here

Sheltering tree is another of my favourites - co ordinates so well with Sitting Here...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Sitting Here

From Tree swing to bench, the Sitting Here set is very versatile...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Sitting Here

Sheltering tree  was used to create the picture, Gorgeous Grunge was used to age it...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Sitting Here

This is a fabulous set and I have loved demonstrating its use and creating a swag of cards.  I cannot wait to see  your creations, so don't forget to take pictures and send them to me.  If you don't own the set and dearly want to, order online with me or contact me for personal service.

Yours in paper craft,

Stampin' Up! "Lovely as a Tree" water coloured, masculine card

Father's Day was a great day and many of my customers gave cards of love to their Dad's or made them for their children to give to their Dad's.  Today is another example of a nice simple Men's card using Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree (also available in WM)and water colouring the trees simply with an aqua painter.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Once the water colour paper is stamped with the "Lovely as a Tree" image, inked in Old Olive,  I ran over the image with an aqua pen and carried the ink to colour the grass.  I used a little ink from the ink left on the stamp too.  I then stamped over the image again in Early Expresso to give the appearance/definition to the tree trunk and branches.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

 The water paper was then mounted on a mat of Early Expresso...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Then mounted on pre-embossed base card of Old Olive... 

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Add a greeting and you have created a quick simple masculine card!

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

No greeting, but use of retired Natural Chevron ribbon and embossing folder...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Lots of similar cards, using the same wonderfully versatile "Lovely as a Tree" on Water colour paper...

 

Yours in paper craft, 

2015 Christmas - Triple Layer cards with Stampin' Up!

Triple layer cards are in fact a card base and 5 layers of card on top or three sets of pictures framed, to give the triple effect. The concept is very striking and can be used to create a picture or used with a stamp/s repeated to form a pattern.  Both have been demonstrated in todays class, the first showcase, created by a gorgeous young lady Analyse...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree,Triple layer card

Set in grey and real red, with pearl highlights, the card was sponged to create the hint of sky; this card is very striking... 

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree, Triple layer card

Leanne created this lovely card highlighting a feature snowflake with Stampin' Up! rhinestones...


A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Flurry of Wishes, Triple layer card

I think the chalking on the tag just sets if off nicely - love it...Stampin' Up! stamp sets used - Flurry of Wishes and Embellished Ornaments


A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Flurry of Wishes, Triple layer card

I created this card using Flurry of Wishes in Marina Mist ...not that it looks like it, sorry the lighting conditions were poor (love rainy days) and has made the colour look a little like Island Indigo.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Flurry of Wishes, Triple layer card

 A traditional red and green in Real Red and Old Olive was a must...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Embellished Ornaments, Triple layer card

Just love the sparkle of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (glitter glue) and the stars of Glimmer paper...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Embellished Ornaments, Triple layer card

Want to give the triple layer card a go, then watch HERE. I love how Sandi Maclver watermarks her card with Versamark and sponges over it. Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to seeing you at the next post!

Yours in paper craft,

Triple Layer Cards with Stampin' Up!

It is always fun to create a card trend, and this is one from a couple of years ago that has re-emerged, the triple layer card, which is in fact three sets of pictures on mats, on top of each other.  The technique is relatively easy, just required a lot of cutting out.  I love Sandi Maclver's video presentation which can be viewed HERE ... and here is what the A Crafty Cat team made in class.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree presented as a Triple Layer card.

The mats are taken out and the Whisper White layers are re layered on top of each other and the assembly is then stamped.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree presented as a Triple Layer card.

 World of Dreams x Stampin' Up! in Perfect Plum is nothing short of stunning...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! World of Dreams presented as a Triple Layer card.

 The tag features the beautiful Iced Rhinestone Embellishments...139637

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! World of Dreams presented as a Triple Layer card.

 Flower Shop x Stampin' Up! in Real Red - this was very striking...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Flower Shop presented as a Triple Layer card.

 This due utilised the sets By the Tide & Flower Shop x Stampin' Up!...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! By the Tide & Flower Shop presented as a Triple Layer cards.

 Leanne created this lovely card in Marina Mist, using the Stampin' Up! set Serene Silhouettes...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Serene Shilhouettes presented as a Triple Layer card.

 The Silver ribbon sets the card off purrrfectly...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Serene Silhouette presented as a Triple Layer card.

 Bu the Tide x Stampin' Up! makes a great triple layer card...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! By The Tide presented as a Triple Layer card.

This layout will be featured in our Christmas cards, so be sure to keep an eye out for that! Click HERE to see the Christmas triple layer cards.

Yours in paper craft,

Masculine Cards - Stampin' Up! Lovely as Tree

If ever you are looking for the most versatile rubber stamp ever made, then it is Lovely as a Tree by Stampin' Up!.  It is used for Christmas, sympathy, male cards and so much more.  This class focused on the technique of embossing and sanding Stampin' Up! range of Core'dinations papers.  We also re-visited blending the ink of a stamped image with a blender pen...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

 The above card was created on a base of Old Olive in contrast to the base below of Early Expresso.

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

 Marina Mist is always a stunning base...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

 Earthy Crumb Cake along with the Cherry Cobbler highlight is stunning on this layout...

A Crafty Cat: Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree

Thank you to the girls for sharing these beautiful masculine creations.

Yours in paper craft

Masculine Cards - Lovely as a Tree

Male cards are something I avoid, but today I am going to show you that with a stamp set you probably own (if you don't please consider adding this as it is a must have) W116388 / C127793 Lovely as a Tree.  SU have a unique Woodgrain Embossing Folder 127821 which coupled with the Core'dinations Card Stock, makes for some lovely, easily made, male cards.


Chocolate Chip base card, highlights the tree and greeting W124948 / C120681 Best Dad Ever, which is also stamped in Chocolate Chip and the green foliage and edging, was added using SU Crayons and a Blender Pen. 

A closer look at the button and twine and the sanded card stock - LOVE IT.


The Bubble Gum Green Core'dinations Card stock was embossed and then sanded to reveal the lighter tones and add emphasis to the embossing.

A colour swap, Bubble Gum Green as the base card highlights the green in the tree, once again added using blender pen and SU's water soluble crayons.  A slither of Champaign Glimmer paper adds a little bling to the Expresso Core'dinations Card stock which again has been embossed and sanded.


The tree is stamped in Old Olive to give a different effect.  I often use Grey, Chocolate Chip or Old Olive to  soften the stamped image. I rarely use black on an image I am going to colour. The greeting; from  Best Dad Ever W124948 / C120681, is stamped in Chocolate Chip

A closer look at the button, twine and the Denim Jean Ribbon 125053 that sets it off - I frayed the edge of both the ribbon and twine, again to add some texture.

The edge of the Whisper White card stock is stressed and lightly coloured.

I added a heap of twine and knots to this card, just to add some texture and dimension to the card.  I wanted to offset the symmetry. I've used the same colours and techniques, but centred the layout to achieve this look...


This image is again stamped in old olive and coloured in SU Water Colour Crayons. The greeting; from  Best Dad Ever W124948 / C120681, is stamped in Chocolate Chip

I dulled down the colours, with Crumb Cake base card and I replaced the Gumball Green with Old Olive and stamped the tree in Chocolate Chip to achieve this card.


The tree is stamped in Old Olive and very lightly coloured with SU's water colour crayons using the blender pens.  The greeting; from  Best Dad Ever W124948 / C120681, is stamped in Chocolate Chip.  The layout is set on Crumb Cake.

A change of colour - Not Quite Navy and Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations Card stock coupled with the tree stamped in Chocolate Chip ...


Bold and Bright with autumn colours of yellows, reds, old olive and browns for the tree.  The greeting; from  Best Dad Ever W124948 / C120681, is stamped in Chocolate Chip

A little closer...


SU has the most beautiful ribbons, Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon mounted on Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon.

How easy are these cards?  So avoid male cards no more and stay posted for many more ideas...
Enjoy the rest of your week and happy crafting,