Create a Card for the Outdoor Enthusiast

My husband has a red F150 Pick-up Truck that he LOVES, so of course I had to grab the Real Red cardstock when I created this masculine themed card.  We have a tree farm with a huge oak tree on the property so it seemed natural to position the truck in front of the big tree from the Rooted in Nature stamp set.   Stamp Set – Pedal to the Metal, Rooted in Nature Ink…

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“Rooted in Nature” – Sponged Sky Background

Does this card make you think of a beautiful sunrise/sunset?  I used a Stamping Sponge to add color for the background.  By overlapping the colors as I went along, they blend into each other giving it a softer look. Stamp Set – Rooted in Nature, Good Morning Magnolia Cardstock – Balmy Blue, Early Espresso, Whisper White Ink – Early Espresso (background created with Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue) Accessories –…

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“Rooted in Nature” Card in a Box

Many of my readers know that my daughter is a Marine Biologist and that she has lived near the coast of California for many years now.  You may not know that Anne also loves her Wisconsin roots – the woods, trees, and forests. I created this “Card in a Box” for her birthday, today, to celebrate her love of hiking in the mountains.  This card is for my daughter but as you can tell, it…

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