Say Goodbye to…

… the Rustic Retreat stamp set. I really liked the masculine feel of this stamp set, I need more stamps like that.

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Sending Warm Christmas Wishes

I pulled out a sketch to play with today because I’m once again not feeling very inspired. It’s not an uncommon feeling for me and I’m so grateful for sketches and patterned paper because they really help me to keep creating when I don’t necessarily feel like it.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Rustic Retreat, Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – Stitched Rectangles dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Winter Snow embossing folder
Ink – Seaside Spray stamp pad, Night of Navy stamp pad
Paper – Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper, Plush Poinsettia Specialty paper, Seaside Spray cardstock, Whisper White Thick cardstock
Accents & Embellishments – Blue Adhesive-backed gems
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Rustic Retreat Faux Metal Etching

I learned the faux metal etching technique from one of my favorites, Jennifer McGuire.  I thought this would be a great way to use the cabin on a card in a class that doesn’t require everyone to share the watercolor pencils or Stampin’ Blends.  I really like the look.

Supplies:

150285	Rustic Retreat Cling Stamp Set
149596	Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper
143751	Seasonal Layers Dies
145372	Stitched Shapes Dies
139673	Woodland Embossing Folder
149516	Timeless Label Punch
146981	Shaded Spruce 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
101650	Very Vanilla 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
147088	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Stamp Pad
146282	Metallic Pearls
109130	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder
103083	Embossing Buddy
129053	Heat Tool
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Measurements:

Shaded Spruce Cardstock	5 ½” x 7 ¾”, scored at 4 ¼”, 3 ½” x 5 ½”
Very Vanilla Cardstock	1 ½” x 2 ½”, 3” x 5 ¼”
Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper	1” x 5 ½”
Gold Foil	3” x 3”, 1 ½” x 3”

Instructions:

1. Tap Embossing Buddy on Gold Foil before stamping the house image with Versamark ink. Cover with clear embossing powder tapping off excess.  Heat embossing powder with the heat tool.  Die cut with the largest stitched square.
2. Using Shaded Spruce ink, stamp sentiment on Very Vanilla cardstock and punch out using Timeless Label punch.
3. Die cut two snowflakes from Gold Foil. (You may want to put double-sided adhesive on the back of the Gold Foil before die cutting.)
4. Using the Woodland embossing folder, emboss the Shaded Spruce piece.
5. Fold card base. Using liquid glue, attach DSP to the inside right and embossed piece to the front.
6. Attach the die-cut square and punched label to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tuck snowflakes behind the label.  Add metallic pearls.

Inspired by https://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2019/09/made-in-minutes-faux-metal-etching-special-stamp-set.html

Rustic Retreat Simple Masculine Card

I saw a card with this layout on The Joy of Sets Facebook Group and I thought I would make a card using it.  I can’t link to it but it was made by Mindy Karcher and sent to Sammi Little Offield and had an adorable little fox on it.

I thought I would use some of the Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper and the Rustic Retreat stamp set.  I think both of them are great for making masculine cards.

Supplies:

150285	Rustic Retreat Cling Stamp Set
149596	Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper
149658	3D Embossing Folder Plate
150645	Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder
132622	Gold Foil Sheets
119685	Cherry Cobbler 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
100730	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
147114	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
141709	Watercolor Pencils
149014	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Rustic Retreat

I got my Holiday Catalog preorder and I threw some Annual Catalog stamp sets in because I like to pace myself when ordering so my husband doesn’t take my credit card away.  🙂

I really liked the Rustic Retreat stamp set when I first saw it because it is perfect for masculine cards, and what better for a background than plaid!  I make the plaid background using the Buffalo Check stamp with Early Espresso ink, Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Marker, Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker, White Chalk Marker, and a t-square.

Supplies:

151372	Buffalo Check Cling Stamp Set
150285	Rustic Retreat Cling Stamp Set
148551	Stitched Rectangles Dies
119686	Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
146983	Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″Cardstock
133676	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
147114	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Stamp Pad
147158	Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers
132133	White Stampin’ Chalk Marker
144179	1/4″ Copper Trim
103083	Embossing Buddy
141636	Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder
129053	Heat Tool
146276	Stamparatus
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

And for an added bonus, this is what I ordered from the Holiday Catalog!  I can’t wait to play with it, especially the Still Scenes and Snow Globes!