Stamping With Susan: Stampin' Up! Lovely As a Tree

Here is an oldie but goodie! This was the very first stamp set I bought 16 years ago. I don't think Lovely as a Tree will ever retire. If it does, I will keep it for sentimental reasons.

I need a fall themed card for a swap. I decided to bring out an old technique that I haven't done in years....literally. It's called Thumping. Using Stampin Write Markers, I applied ink to the stamp. Early Espresso for the tree trunk, Old Olive all over the branches and leaves. I followed that with tapping Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry to create the effect of a tree beginning to change colors.

I colored some rhinestones with Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Bronze Stampin' Blends to see what color I like best. I love them all and couldn't decide so used all three colors.

Happy Fall y'all!