Nature-Themed Winter Birthday Card Using Branching Out

Hi crafty friends! Bring the quiet beauty of the outdoors into your crafting with this nature-themed winter birthday card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Branching Out Bundle.

The earthy tones and natural elements in this week’s card make it ideal for masculine birthdays. It’s a versatile design that delivers a warm, handcrafted touch for a variety of winter celebrations!

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BRANCHING OUT
BUNDLE– Retiring!

TIMELESS PLAID
6″ DESIGNER PAPER

BRANCHING OUT DIES
All-Purpose!

WINTER BIRTHDAY CARD TUTORIAL

What I love! The Branching Out Bundle makes it easy to create beautiful cards for any winter occasion, yet it’s versatile enough to use year ’round!

CUT & PREP (width x length)

• Basic Beige Cardstock
  • 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
    • On Paper Trimmer score on long side at 4-1/4″ to make an A2 card base
  • 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
    • With Branching Out Dies, cut the following pieces on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar)…
      • (3) pinecones
      • (2) evergreen boughs (trim off 1 branch from second piece)
      • (1) berry sprig

• Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • See Photo 2 Above: With the smallest layering die being #1, use dies 2, 4 and 5 to cut the center panel and frame. (Use the 2 remaining pieces for another project)

• Timeless Plaid Designer Paper 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

STAMP & COLOR

• Rub anti-static powder on the center panel. With Versamark Ink, stamp sentiment as shown and cover with white embossing powder. Tap off excess and melt with Heat Tool on high.
• See Photo 5 Below: Stamp sentiment on the inside of the card with a Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad. Add optional images (Mossy Meadow and Early Espresso Ink shown).
• See Photo 4 Below: With your favorite markers or ink, color the die-cut pieces… keep it simple, nothing fussy!
  • To create the frosty look, rub a small amount of Shimmery White Embossing Paste on the pinecones and tips of the greenery. Set aside to dry before assembly.
  • Optional: With a white gel or paint pen, add a small dot to each berry.

ASSEMBLE & EMBELLISH

• Adhere designer paper to front of card base.
• Adhere die-cut frame, centered on card front.
• Place Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the center die-cut piece and adhere, centered within the frame.
• Position die-cut greenery pieces on center panel and adhere with Fine-Tip Glue.
  • Optional: Place glue behind the top part of each pinecone, and a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional at the tip to give them added depth!
• Tie a small bow with Linen Thread, adhere with a Mini Glue Dot… done!

Ready to recreate this nature-inspired look? Order the Branching Out Bundle today (the stamps and bundle are retiring and available only while supplies last)…. see full product list below.

Enjoy crafting this beautiful winter birthday card for the special people in your own life!

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Branching Out Bundle (English)

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Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[169204]

Branching Out Dies

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Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164678]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Stampin’ Blends Medium Deep Combo

[159461]

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154877]

Shimmery White Embossing Paste

[145645]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

[159971]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Fine-Tip Glue Pen

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Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

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