Thoughtful Branches for you

I always like to have a few 'for you' cards in my stash. Then I can pull them out for whatever occasion I need and stamp a sentiment on the inside saying thanks, happy birthday, get well, etc. I love the font in the Thoughtful Branches set, and the stamps are a great size too...large enough to have some 'oomph' but not so large that they take over the card.
TIP: the Scallop Circle Die does a great job of holding the Baker's Twine in place!

This set is available for the month of August only, and only while stocks last. Read all about the Thoughtful Branches monthly Promotion HERE.


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Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $58.00	Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133737] $13.00	Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576] $5.25
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock [119981] $14.00

Thoughtful Branches Christmas

I've been seeing some lovely Christmas cards with the Thoughtful Branches set, and here is one of mine.
I love ovals on Christmas cards...they frame a pine tree so beautifully, especially when you add a delicate scalloped edge. I've used the gorgeous This Christmas Designer Series Paper, and I've been a bit tricky with my sentiment - the stamp has holly in the top right corner. I've inked up just the words using an Early Espresso marker, and then stamped the little bird from Thoughtful Branches there instead.
My trees sparkle in real life, thanks to Wink of Stella!
This set is available for the month of August only, and only while stocks last. Read all about the Thoughtful Branches monthly Promotion HERE.


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Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper [141628] $22.75	Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set [140386] $37.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $58.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50

Thoughtful Branches Wedding

I hope you're not feeling totally overwhelmed by all the Thoughtful Branches creations that are floating around the Internet! Obviously, we are all loving playing with this set. There's so much you can do with it, and I have some more projects to inspire you this week.
I've used the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper and the Thoughtful Branches set to make a wedding card. The black and white with a 'pop' of Melon Mambo is elegant, but still fun. I've also blinged it up with a bit of gold.
This set is available for the month of August only, and only while stocks last. Read all about the Thoughtful Branches monthly Promotion HERE.


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Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper [141648] $22.75	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $12.25	Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141767] $31.00
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $8.75	Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739] $13.00

Marquee Messages Class

This is the other set of cards we are making in next week's class. The Marquee Messages stamp set is fantastic for those difficult masculine card designs. I've stepped out of my comfort zone and used some bright colours on these cards - Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry, balanced out with Sahara Sand and Basic Black.
There's a bit of fussy cutting on these cards, so I hope I don't get in too much trouble with my ladies at class next week! The cuts are all pretty straight and simple, so it's not at all difficult, and the effect is well worth it, don't you think? I hope they think so, anyway!


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Product List

Marquee Messages Photopolymer Stamp Set [141727] $37.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Tangerine Tango A4 Card Stock [116206] $14.00	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $14.00
Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288] $14.00	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $14.00	Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141468] $13.00	Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288] $15.00
Boho Chic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138286] $13.00	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [135817] $13.00

Thoughtful Branches Class

These are 4 of the cards we'll be making in my Stamp-a-Stack class next week. Dates are in the sidebar over there ----> if you're a Sydney-sider and would like to come along! We're using the gorgeous Thoughtful Branches stamp set and co-ordinating framelits.
Lots of white-on-white on these cards with just a splash of colour. The colours I've used are Delightful Dijon, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red and Sweet Sugarplum. The sentiments are stamped in Early Espresso (just a little less stark than black). Isn't the font just beautiful?
TIP: To get the stamped effect on the hydrangea, I cut out a plain white die and then stamped repeatedly all over it, both in full-strength ink and stamped-off. I did a similar thing with the tree, except I used the small tri-leaf stamp for that one.


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Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set [143539] $47.00

Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies [143538] $54.00

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $12.25

August Stampin' Up! Promotion

Today is the day! The beautiful Thoughtful Branches set is now available to order. You can also use your Bonus Coupons if you earned them during the July Promotion.

The Thoughtful Branches stamp set and framelits are only available for a limited time (2-31 August), and only while stocks last. Don't miss out!


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Thoughtful Branches in August

Stampin' Up are giving us an early Christmas present! Starting tomorrow, you will be able to order the Thoughtful Branches stamp set and co-ordinating framelits. It is a Limited-Time Only Bundle available to order only from 2-31 August, and only while stocks last. There is a beautiful Photopolymer stamp set and co-ordinating set of framelits, available separately or as a bundle.
Demonstrators were able to order this set early, so I've been having lots of fun playing with it, and no doubt you've seen other sample projects popping up on the Internet.
Those coming along to my August classes will be able to try it out for themselves. We'll be using this set in all my classes this month.
This card isn't a class card (I'll show you those next time). I made this one just for fun.
I've cut out the Hydrangea petals from a piece of the Blooms and Bliss DSP, and attached it to a plain piece of Sweet Sugarplum cardstock, slightly offset for added depth.
The rest is easy-peasy - Watercolor Wash background on Shimmery cardstock, and extra sparkle on the petals with Wink of Stella ('cos you can never have too much sparkle, right?)
TIP: the foam adhesive strips are very handy for mounting intricate dies like this, as they are thinner than dimensionals. They are more raised too, which adds extra wow factor.


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Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] $90.75	Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper [141654] $19.25	Watercolor Wash Clear-Mount Background Stamp [139538] $26.00	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $5.25
Sweet Sugarplum A4 Cardstock [141423] $14.00	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $14.00