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LOVELIEST TREE CARDS

sympathy card

If you love versatile stamp sets that can take you through every season, the Loveliest Tree Bundle and the Peaceful View Stamp Set are must-haves! The Loveliest Tree bundle includes the Loveliest Tree Stamp Set and Loveliest Tree Dies, and together they make it so easy to create beautiful cards for any time of year. Whether you want a quick and simple design or a layered scene full of detail, this bundle can do it all. Another great thing is they make great cards for men or women!

Below are instructions for two cards made using Loveliest Tree Bundle. The second card also uses the Peaceful View Stamp Set which is a great background stamp. The stamped image includes a tree, fence, and bird then just add any sentiment to complete your handmade card.

SENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY CARD

sympathy card

Supplies

Stamps
Loveliest Tree Stamp Set
Paper
Basic White Cardstock
Cloud Cover Cardstock
Pecan Pie Cardstock
Ink
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
Accessories
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls
Adhesives
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools
Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
1-7/8″ (4.8 cm) Circle Punch

Measurements

Cloud Cover Cardstock (card base):
5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″

Cloud Cover Cardstock (layer):
4-3/4″ x 3-3/4″

Basic White Cardstock (panel):
4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″

Pecan Pie Cardstock (strip):
4″ x 3/8″

Old Olive Cardstock (sentiment):
2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″

Instructions

1. First, score the 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Cloud Cover Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold it in half to create a 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ card.
2. Second, stamp the tree image in Old Olive ink on the Basic White Cardstock layer.
3. Next place the stamped cardstock layer inside the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder at a slight angle and emboss.
4. Then place the Cloud Cover Cardstock layer in the same embossing folder at the same angle and emboss; trim the left edge along the embossing lines. Now adhere these layers together with adhesive, then adhere them to the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Next, tear both ends of the Pecan Pie Cardstock strip at an angle and adhere it to the card.
6. Then stamp your greeting in Pecan Pie ink on Old Olive Cardstock, punch it out using the 1-7/8″ Circle Punch, then cut off the lower third of the circle; adhere the sentiment to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. Lastly, add In Color Flat Pearls to complete your card.

loveliest tree card

CONGRATULATIONS CARD

Congrats card

Supplies

Stamps
Loveliest Tree Stamp Set
Peaceful View Stamp Set
Paper
Basic White Cardstock
Cloud Cover Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Pecan Pie Cardstock
Ink
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
Accessories
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls
Adhesives
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools
Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
1-7/8″ Circle Punch

Measurements

Mossy Meadow Cardstock (card base):
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock piece (layer):
3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
Pecan Pie Cardstock (piece):
2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Cloud Cover Cardstock (strip):
3″ x 3/4″
Basic White Cardstock (sentiment):
2-1/4″ x 5/8″

Instructions

1.First, score the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Mossy Meadow Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card.
2. Then stamp the leaf image repeatedly in Old Olive ink on the Mossy Meadow card base.
3. Next stamp the tree on the 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ Basic White Cardstock. Now place it and the Cloud Cover Cardstock strip inside the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder at the same angle and emboss.
4. Then cut the embossed tree into three sections: 1-1/2″, 1″ (middle), and 2-1/4″ (bottom). Trim 3/4″ off the right side of the top piece. Next, trim 3/4″ off the left side of the middle piece. Then trim 1/4″ off both sides of the bottom piece.
5. Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 2-1/4″ x 5/8″ piece of Basic White Cardstock.
6. Now punch a circle from the Pecan Pie Cardstock using the 1-7/8″ Circle Punch and then cut the circle in half.
7. Next, adhere the tree pieces in order to the card base. Then adhere the half circle and the Cloud Cover strip, then add the sentiment strip with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Finally, add 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls for a polished touch.

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