Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Tree Branches Birthday Card
Hello, friends! One of the stamp & die sets that really caught my eye in Simon’s latest Make Magic releaseΒ is Petal Power. Oh my! This set is very simple, even basic, but it packs such a punch!
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CARD DETAILS
I thought about a different way I could use the Petal Power set – why not turn the flower leaf die cuts into abstract leaves and create faux branches. I die-cut a bunch of leaves from colored cardstock, vellum, and gold mirror paper. I trimmed some in half to make two-tone leaves and used those images to build a background. It was so easy! Yet very addictive. I also die-cut several circles and added those over the leaves looking like berries.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
- Die-cut leaves in 2 sizes from various colors of cardstock (Soft Navy, Sea Glass, Audrey Blue, Midnight Green), vellum, and gold mirror cardstock.
- Cut some leaves in half using a paper trimmer.
- Stamp pattern onto some of the remaining leaves in watermark ink.
- Adhere half leaves onto full leaves, bend slightly down the center.
- Adhere leaves onto Soft Navy background panel using a mix of foam adhesive and glue.
- Die-cut circles from the gold mirror and Cotton Candy cardstock, adhere over the leaves.
- Stamp and heat emboss Birthday sentiment in black ink and clear embossing powder, cut out using a coordinating die. Die-cut 4 additional blank layers from white cardstock, stack together using glue, adhere onto the card.
- Embellish card with gold gems.
Here are some close-up images:
SUPPLIES
Iβm listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Simon Says Clear Stamps Petal Power Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Petal Power Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Petal Power Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Hibiscus Blooms Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Clear Stamps Hibiscus Blooms Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Hibiscus Blooms Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
TSUKINEKO VERSAFINE ONYX BLACK INK Shop at: SSS |
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Cotton Candy Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Soft Navy Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock Midnight Green Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Tonic Honey Gold Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Vellum Shop at: SSS |
Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
Jewel Picker Tool Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Clear Fine Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
HERO ARTS HEAT EMBOSSING GUN Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Dot Runner and 2 Refills Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp 2 Dot Runner Refills Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Gold Mix Color Essential Gems Shop at: SSS |
Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
Maureen Reiss
July 26, 2021Beautiful card!!! Love the colors!!
Yana Smakula
July 31, 2021so glad you like it, Maureen. Thank you!
Katie
July 26, 2021Magnificent card!
Yana Smakula
July 31, 2021awww, thank you, Katie π
Robi Wax
July 26, 2021Beautiful! Love those colors.
Yana Smakula
July 31, 2021thank you, Robi! Glad you like it.
Marisela Delgado
July 27, 2021AWESOME!
Yana Smakula
July 31, 2021thank you! so glad you like it π
Patricia E Wilson
July 27, 2021Interesting card, reminds me a little of Laura Bassen. Pretty colors, simple but elegant.
Yana Smakula
July 31, 2021thank you! So glad you like it π
spilor
July 30, 2021Dear Yana – I love your dark background cards. Not many crafters use such a striking card front. Love your work!!
Lori S in PA
Yana Smakula
July 31, 2021thank you so much, Lori! Dark backgrounds are my fave. Can’t get enough of them π
gabmccann
July 31, 2021Oh wow, this is gorgeous – such great colours
tara prince
August 23, 2021such a lovely card