Christmas

I saw that I hadn't yet used the Branch Border (C1304) from the new Brighter Days collection.  It kind of surprised me because it seems like a really practical stamp to use.  I think it will look great decorated with red pearls, bows, or multicolor rhinestone "lights."  For this card, I decided to use the 24K pearls to coordinate with the browns of the card.

To make the card, I stamped "Christmas" from the Snowy Eve clear set (CL142) onto kraft cardstock using Olympia Green VersaFine ink.  I added the branches using the same ink and decorated them with gold pearls.  To finish the card, I layered some patterned paper from the Spiceberry pack, added a layer of pool cardstock, and placed everything on a Vanilla Bean notecard.

So, does anyone else have a suggestion for decorating the branch stamp?  I am just curious.

Comments

[Anne Thompson]

How about using a glue pen and ultrafine or even chunky white glitter for a snowy outdoorsy effect? You could perch little birds on it, add holly leaves and red "berries, or tiny coordinating ribbon bows. It's almost like the middle of the stamp needs something there--oak leaves and acorns, pine spills and pine cones, 3-d poinsettia stickers...now I'll be thinking up ideas for hours! Anne, Your Maine Stamper

[Laura]

Great ideas! Don't they just start snowballing once you get going? I will have to try some of these.
Laura

[Chrisi]

How about drawing a line or use a ribbon from the branch and hang a cut out ornament?

[Ingrid]

I could see some candles nestled in the pine bough.

[Kathy W]

I just got this branch in an order yesterday and love it. Right now I'm adding holly to it, but I can see it for all seasons. I want to try a fall card adding reds, oranges, yellows of stickles as leaves. Your card is lovely; thanks for sharing.

[stampersuzz]

Lovely card. The branch is beautiful with pearls and everyone's suggestions were wonderful. I thought of pinecones. but don't have any small enough. Maybe stars. :)