When choosing a stamp set and punch, I try to use items which can be used again and again and again. I loved the Perfectly Plaid Suite when I first saw it and am so glad I added it to my basket, It has been around for a while but it is still one of my Christmas favourites. I have made a number of cards using the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and have now challenged myself to use the Pine Tree Punch. If you search on Pinterest there are more cards using the punch so there is lots of inspiration available.
Todays card uses the punch to create a stencil in order to add ink blended trees to the card, You can place the trees in lots of different places on the card. The red strip works well to hide any boo boos from the ink blending.
Measurements
My Metric
10.5 cm x 14.5 cm (14.5cm by 21cm scored at 10.5cm)
Red Panel - 10cm x 14cm
White layers – 9.5cm x 13.5cm
Metric
10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (14.8cm by 21cm scored at 10.5cm)
Red Panel - 10cm x 14.3cm
White layers – 9.5cm x 13.8cm
Imperial
4 1/8 " x 5 ¾" (5.75” x 8 ¼ scored at 4 1/8)
Red Panel – 3 3/4” x 5 1/2”
White layers – 3 1/2” x 5 ¼”
The card looks better if you do the trees in order, it is best to work out where you want the trees in the background, blend these first and then add the darker trees, I would start off with a lighter amount of ink, I would ink blend off on a scrap piece of paper and then add the lighter trees. Before adding the darker trees after, ensure to remove the excess to prevent streaking.
For the Misty Moonlight, again ensure that there is only a light amount of ink left on on the blending brush and add colour sparingly.
On the first card the adding of the sequins went a bit wrong, if using the fine tip glue pen, ensure that you do not squeeze too hard, it just needs a slight touch to add a dab of glue to add the sequins.
I added ‘snow’ using the Stampin’ Chalk marker ( you could also use a Gel Pen or Blender pen and White Craft ink.
I am off to my craft room to play with my punches. I have a few more cards to make using the Pine Tree Punch. Do you have a favourite punch?
