Sheltering Tree for The Paper Players

Ever since I saw the Sheltering Tree stamp set at the Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Catalogue Kickoff, I loved it, but it wasn't in the budget to purchase until just recently.  And when I saw Ann Schach's lovely colour challenge over at The Paper Players, I knew this would be the stamp set I used. I think it makes me think of this beautiful story about unconditional and sacrificial love :  The Giving Tree written by Shel Silverstein.


                         

Here's Ann's colour swatch:

This is a unique and eye-pleasing combination and perfect for this stamp set as well.

• I kept the design simple on purpose. I think I was probably influenced by the simplicity of the story, The Giving Tree.
• The Sheltering Tree stamp set can be used year round and I can visualize a card using 4 partial images of the tree in the four seasons of the year. Stay tuned for that one soon.
• I used the Crisp Cantaloupe sequins from the 2013 - 15 In Colour Sequin Assortment to embellish my card for a little extra bling. I also wanted to add some ribbon, but the only Crisp Cantaloupe ribbon is the Thick Baker's Twine.  I tied a bow and used a glue dot to add it to the tree. It makes the tree look like a gift and when you think about all the ways our lives are enriched by trees, sustained by trees - they really are a gift.  Go on out and hug one today!
• I wanted a more creative layout, but the size of the tree stamp meant that it filled up almost the entire card front, so I added interest with layering and embellishments.

Good news for those of you who like to sell your Stampin' Up! creations!  Stampin' Up! has come out with a new Angel Policy stamp set in photopolymer entitled Better Than E-Mail.  It contains lots of stamps that help you fulfill the requirement to include the Stampin' Up! copyright on your projects when you go to sell them.  Here's a look at it:

Just a reminder that I am offering Product Shares for the Occasions Catalogue here.  I would like to wrap up this round by Tuesday, Jan. 20, so please sign up before then.

Click on the links below to take you to my On-Line Store, where you can read about, look at, and purchase if you wish, the products used to make this card today! 

Product List

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163]	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131298]	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad [131176]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976]	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [133644]	Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine [135636]	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment [133631]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Glue Dots [103683]