Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Sparkly Thank You Pine

With all of my Christmas cards done, I turned my thoughts to the thank you cards that we all will need to send out.  Whether it be for a gift or the sharing of a meal with friends or family, I always like to have thank you cards ready so I can get them in the mail quickly.  I'm so glad that my mother taught me the value of sending thank yous.

For my "old" stamp, I picked Lovely As a Tree.  It's been around for as long as I've been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  The earliest date I could find on Split Coast was 2003.  I'm not sure, but I think it could be older than that.  Anyway, it's a tried and true wonderful stamp set that has endured and I, for one, hope it continues to do so.

While it is not showing up well in the photo, I used my Heat & Stick Powder and added some sparkle using Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.  I covered the entire rectangle and it gives it a sparkly effect that looks like snow glistening at night as it falls from the sky.


Stamp Sets:  Lovely As a Tree, Rose Wonder (sentiment); Inks:  Night of Navy, Old Olive; Cardstock:  Whisper White; Patterned Paper:  Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack; Other:  Heat & Stick Powder, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder

The sketch I used is from the Retro Rubber Challenge.  For all the challenge details, click the image below.


Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha
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14 comments:

  1. Jane Knudsen29 November, 2016 18:18

    Hi Marsha! 2003? WOW! I love this stamp set from SU! but had no idea that it has been in the catalog for so long! It is so versatile and I love that you used that pine tree - it is so striking and perfect for this sketch! I think you did a great job giving the impression of glittery snow - it really looks cool surrounding this tree! Beautifully done! Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber!!

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    1. Marsha Reed01 December, 2016 09:20

      Thanks, Jane! It is one of the stamp sets I got in my starter kit. I love trees so it was an easy pick for me.

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  2. Maria Rodriguez.30 November, 2016 07:27

    Hello Marsha: Yes, Lovely as a Tree has been around like forever and still going strong. It's a classic and elegant set, love the details on each of the images.
    It's a perfect set to make masculine cards.
    I love how you used this particular pine image with our RETRO RUBBER sketch, I adore the glimmer and shine of the snow you created, just beautiful.
    Thank you for joining us at RETRO RUBBER, hope to see you again soon.
    Hugs,
    Maria Rodriguez.

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    1. Marsha Reed01 December, 2016 09:21

      Thanks, Maria! It's a go to set for those masculine cards, for sure. It is my favorite set.

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  3. Debbie Mageed30 November, 2016 18:45

    Beautiful card! I am very sure that the person who gets this card will be very happy. I love this stamp set - so much that I even bought it twice! Thanks for playing along with us at Retro Rubber and really hope you can join us again soon.

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    1. Marsha Reed01 December, 2016 09:22

      Thanks, Debbie! I've been thinking of buying another set. You know, just in case. :-)

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  4. LeAnne01 December, 2016 05:53

    Beautiful! I haven't inked up my tree for a while, I think you've inspired me!

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    1. Marsha Reed01 December, 2016 09:23

      Thanks, LeAnne! It's been a while since I last used it but this sketch just begged for that pine tree.

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  5. Katy McGloin01 December, 2016 15:57

    This is one of my most favorite trees, Marsha! You showcased it beautifully! Wish I could see the sparkle in person... I bet it shimmers! Thanks so much for playing along with the sketch challenge at Retro Rubber. Always enjoy seeing your entries in our gallery!

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    1. Marsha Reed05 December, 2016 08:44

      Thanks, Katy! It's one of those stamp sets I'll always keep. It is so versatile.

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  6. Claire Grantham01 December, 2016 15:59

    I love this tree and that spotty green paper, so lovely together. I too was taught the value of Thank You cards and I am always so happy when I receive one, good manners are a dying art. Thanks for playing along with us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire DT

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    1. Marsha Reed05 December, 2016 08:46

      Thanks, Claire! I, too, love to receive thank you cards but as you say it is not so common these days.

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  7. creative lady02 December, 2016 12:22

    Nice card...lovely as a tree is one of my fav stamp sets. Thanks so much for joking RRCB.

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    1. Marsha Reed05 December, 2016 08:46

      Thanks, Donna! Loved the sketch for this challenge.

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