Life as a Tree

My mom had recently purchased the Branch Out stamp set (currently dormant) but hadn't mounted it, so we decided that while I was visiting that week, we should ink it up and give the set a trial run. She had also purchased Fifth Avenue Floral (also unmounted) that I gave a whirl as well. Look for those cards in a day or two. My mom made a sample to put in the case with the stamps for reference and I made three cards with it. I like how the set allows such versatility. Playing with stamps I don't own is dangerous, though! I usually decide I want to add them to my wish list after ward! I'm still on the fence about this one, but I like the idea of using it for a gift card set or holiday cards.

Anyway, I made a "spring", "fall" and "holiday" card using that set plus Sincere Salutations (another one on my wish list--it's so long that I'm embarrassed to say how many sets are on it!) My mom didn't have any red ink and I didn't have any with me, so I think if I made the "fall" card over again, I'd put red in the leaves as well. The inside of that one says "Thanks Very Much" in old olive, in case you care. The others are blank inside.

Spring: Ivory note card
Branch Out and Sincere Salutations Stamps
Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Basic Black, & Old Olive Inks
Envelope is the same but stamped off once.

Fall: Ivory notecard
Branch Out and Sincere Salutations stamps
Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive inks

Holiday Card: Ivory Note card
Branch Out and Sincere Salutations Stamps
Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue and Sahara Sand Ink

I may offer the Holiday Greetings card as a finished boxed set or DIY kit for Christmas/Hannukah, so stay tuned! The SU holiday mini comes out September 1st and there are lots of great ideas for holiday cards--I'll definitely be offering some DIY kits, finished card sets and more! Let me know if you are interested in a particular design you see on my blog.