Embossed Frame Tree

I wanted to do a card with a Christmas tree as a focal point.  However, my initial design looked a little too plain to me.  I decided to highlight the tree a bit more my embossing a frame around the tree.  To do this, I ran a rectangle Nestability die through my Cuttlebug.  Here is the order of plates to do this:

Plate A

Plate B

Tan Embossing mat

Cardstock

Nestability die (cut facing down so it will go into the embossing mat)

Plate B

Chipboard shim to help run the Cuttlebug "sandwich" through the machine.

It sounds like a lot of work, but actuality, it is really quite easy, and it gives your finished project a more elegant appearance.  I then stamped the Tall Triangle (C246) inside the frame using Adirondack Citrus ink and the Tall Pine (C247) with Memento Rich Cocoa ink.  I added grass green, cherry, and canary jewels to the tree and stamped Merry Christmas Script (B925) underneath the frame using the same brown ink.  Here is a close up of the embossing:

On an unrelated note, Ingrid asked me about the Smooch Sprays I used on my last card. They are a relatively new product made by Clearsnap that are designed to match their bottles of Smooch.   The spays come in thin glass tubes that remind me a bit of test tubes and give a pretty dynamic metallic effect. 

Comments

[inkygoddess]

wow! the embossing really makes it. very elegant and clean.

[Heidi]

Very cute, the embossing is the perfect touch!