How to use the chicken wire elements in a subtle way

A great go-to stamp set for fall cards is Sheltering Tree. Yesterday I showed you a fun and unusual Halloween card idea using this set and today I have a second idea for you to try. 

What takes the tree image from spring to summer to fall to winter is the leaf image. These Two-Step stamps (a technique!) give you so many creative options--combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Depending on the color(s) you choose you can end up with three of the four seasons and leave the tree with no leaves for winter. 

In the photo below the leaves were inked using the Regals markers set and in particular: Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Old Olive. Simply dab the markers onto the image and don't worry if your colors overlap - that's what fall looks like in real life. 

The Chicken Wire Elements add a subtle background layer that take this fall card from beautiful to gorgeous. Give them a try - either as a full sheet, half sheet or 1/4 sheet depending on how you want to draw the eye at your projects. 

Click here to place an order for the products used to make this card! And don't miss the full set of instructions underneath the card photo. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets –  Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163]
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]; Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
• Stamp Pads – Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]; Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116; Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]; Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]
• Misc.- SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]; Glue Dots [103683]; Aqua Painters [103954]; Big Shot [143263]; Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751]; Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708]; Silver Foil Sheets [132178]; Regals Stampin' Write Markers [147155]; Chicken Wire Elements [147807]; 3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808]; Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon [147894]; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

 

Measurements:  

• Crumb Cake: 11” x 4 1/4”
• Whisper White: 3 1/4” x 4 1/2”, plus scrap for banner

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Crumb Cake card stock in half for card base.
2. Stamp tree with Early Espresso ink onto Whisper White card stock.
3. Use markers on 'foliage' image, tapping the colours onto the stamp until fully inked (real red, crushed curry, garden green, pumpkin pie and cajun craze). Stamp over tree.
4. Ink 'grass/ground' image with Old Olive and stamp at base of tree. Repeat a couple of times, as desired.
5. Wrap a piece of Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon around Whisper White card stock, securing on the back.
6. Glue Chicken Wire element behind the Whisper White layer and adhere to front of card.
7. Stamp sentiment in Real Red ink onto scrap piece of Whisper White and cut into banner. Use Glue Dot to position on card.
8. Run a piece of Silver Foil card stock through the Big Shot with small maple leaf die from Seasonal Layers Thinlits. Place cut die inside Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder and run through the Big Shot. Use Mini Dimensionals to add maple leaf to card. Tie a small knot with Braided Linen Trim, fraying the edges, and use glue dot to place on centre of maple leaf die cut.
9. Use aqua painter with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso ink pads to splatter card.