MORE POSITIVE THOUGHTS

I initially purchased the set, Season's Blessings, for the charming Christmas images in it. However, once the set arrived at my home and I gave it more scrutiny, I fell in love with the stems of veiny leaves.

After discovering how nicely these leaves fit on a panel when flipped and arranged just right, I decided to create a card based on that.

Stamped in Soft Succulent ink with matching rhinestone that I'd colored with 

the Dark Soft Succulent Stampin' Blend makes for an easy, but effective look.

Adding a simple Soft Succulent border and the beautiful sentiment:

Following you will find a tutorial on how to create this card.

SUPPLIES:

Basic White cardstock

Soft Succulent cardstock

Soft Succulent ink

Positive Thoughts stamp set (page 76, Annual Catalog)

Season's Blessings stamp set (page 94, Annual Catalog)

Basic Rhinestones (page 142, Annual Catalog)

Dark Soft Succulent Stampin' Blend (page 123, Annual Catalog)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fold a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of Basic White cardstock in half, creasing it well with a bone folder.

You will do the stamping on a piece of Basic White cardstock that measures 2 1/2" x 5 1/2". Near one of the edges, stamp in Soft Succulent ink one of the leafy branches from the Season's Blessings stamp set. Turn the piece around and repeat the stamping. The two facing branches should mesh beautifully.

Layer this stamped piece onto a 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Soft Succulent cardstock and adhere it to the card base about 1/8" from the top of the card.

With the Dark Soft Succulent Stampin' Blend, color six of the Basic Rhinestones. Add them to the stems of the branches.

On the blank area below the finished matted piece, stamp the beautiful sentiment from the Positive Thoughts stamp set.

Positive 

Smiles.