Thanks for coming to my blog today! I’m super excited to be featured in this month’s International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop hosted by the amazing Kylie Bertucci. I was selected to participate in this hop by finishing in the top ten of the October 2018 International Highlights with my So Sorry For Your Loss card. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that voted for my card! 
I really do appreciate you taking time out to vote.
Today we are continuing with the Sorry theme for the Top Ten Winners Blog Hop. I hope you enjoy my creation.
I am using the same stamp sets (Rooted in Nature and Kindness & Compassion) I used in the original hop to show you can easily create a very different appearance with just a few changes.
The color scheme and texture really give this project a masculine feel, but is also has a softness to it with the Vellum layer. I think this one is very serene.
I decided to make a non-traditional size for this project and created a 5″ x 5″ card.
The subtle embossing folder added the perfect texture to the 4-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ basic Gray cardstock layer.
The wood ring is stamped on the 3-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ Whisper White cardstock layer in Smoky Slate ink before layering onto the 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ Basic Black cardstock.
Next I stamped the Tree onto the 3″ x 4-3/4″ Vellum layer in Stazon ink. You will want to be careful not to let your stamp slide when stamping on vellum so you get a clean image. Unlike the classic inks, Stazon will dry on the vellum, but does take a few minutes.
When adhering vellum to your projects you have to be strategic in where you place your adhesive so it does not show through to the front of your project. I used glue dots behind the stamped tree image to secure the vellum layer to the card front.
To keep the peaceful feel,I decided not to add a sentiment to the card front.
On the inside I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray ink and then brought the design to the inside by stamping in Smoky Slate ink.
Card Layers:
- 5″ x 10″ (folded in half) Basic Gray cardstock
- 4-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ Basic Gray cardstock
- 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ Basic Black cardstock
- 3-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ Whisper White cardstock
- 3″ x 4-3/4″ Vellum cardstock
- 4-3/4″ x 403/4″ Whisper White cardstock (inside)
Want to give this a try? CLICK HERE to download the printable tutorial FREE as my gift for stopping by.
Thanks for coming by my blog today and taking part in this hop with us! I know you are going to love the other projects in this hop so don’t forget to use the list below to find your way through all the blogs, you do not want to miss a project! Currently you are visiting my blog – Wendy Lee-USA so have a look at the list at the end of the post to see who is next.
Hope You Enjoy,
Love this project? Here is your shopping list so you can re-create this idea on your own…just click on the images below to add them to your cart.
Click HERE to order your stamping supplies using host code QA4YQQRC from my online store and have the products shipped directly to you.
Want to earn EXCLUSIVE tutorials once a month? Each month you will receive 12 tutorials all bundled together when you place a qualifying $50 order with me through my online store!
Ready to relax and have a little fun? Grab a friend (or several) and join me (I’m in Pfafftown, NC) in making 2 fabulous quick holiday paper crafts while enjoying some yummy snacks and fellowship! I have been holding this event for several years and we always have a great time. I hope you will join us this year!
See you at the party!
Prefer to do your paper crafting on your own schedule in the comfort of your own home? You can even stamp in your PJ’s if you like! Click HERE to see my full offering of online classes.
CreativeLee Yours,
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION:
- Join my Stampin’ Up!® Diemonds team and get the awesome customizable starter kit HERE. It’s the best bundle ever!
- Join my Online FMN Stamp Club and get your membership for FREE when you purchase Stampin’ Up!® products each month HERE
- Follow my blog by email and receive a FREE PDF tutorial when you subscribe to my daily blog updates and monthly newsletter HERE.
- Join Paper Pumpkin and get FREE BONUS PDF Tutorials with alternate projects each month.
- Earn Exclusive BONUS tutorials and FREE stamps with my rewards program. CLICK HERE for details.
- Go SHOPPING for your favorite Stampin’ Up!® products HERE.
