Top Note Trees & “Stamp Off” Technique

I really liked this card when I saw it. Plus I knew it would be very easy to make even though it looks like it takes a lot of time. I turned mine into a sympathy card. The Lovely As A Tree stamp set has a peaceful feel to me. Designed By Patty Gorka

Instructions:

Die cut 1 top note from Whisper White card stock
Die cut 1 top note from Old Olive card stock.
BONUS: Die Cut Old Olive a 2nd time to create a decorative piece for inside!
Ink tree stamp with Soft Suede ink and stamp onto scrap paper before stamping on the Whisper White die cut piece. This technique is called “Stamping Off.”
Stamp a second tree image using Soft Suede Ink, and stamping off before stamping onto the Whisper White top note piece.
Stamp the third tree with Old Olive ink.
Stamp a sentiment with Soft Suede ink in the lower right corner.
Color trunk of Old Olive tree with Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker.
Emboss 5-1/4″ x 4″ Whisper White card stock with Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder.
Fold Soft Suede card stock in half to create card base.
Adhere embossed Whisper White card stock to Soft Suede card front.
Adhere Designer Series Paper onto Whisper White embossed card stock.
Cut Old Olive card stock Top Note in half and adhere underneath the stamped Whisper White card stock.
Punch 3 circles on upper right side of Top Note piece.
Tie ribbon through each hole.
Adhere entire Top Note piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Some additional notes: Since Whimsical Words was retired, I used Petite Pairs instead. Also, I used the Natural Compositions Specialty Designer Series Paper instead of Autumn Traditions. And I didn’t have any green ribbon, so I substituted Chocolate Chip.

Here is my version of the card: