It was the last card I made for this year's mailing. Sent to the father and son owner/operators of the RV park we visited over the summer and fall. Rich loved his birthday card, so he suggested I make a similar card for them. No need to twist my arm. I was planning to use these dies for Christmas, anyway.
I combined Memory Box Pine Forest Frame, Impression Obsession Classic Truck, and Poppystamps Stitched Landscapes. Cut an extra tree and put it in the back of the truck. It took some time with layering and coloring, but I love how woodsy and festive it turned out. More details are listed below my signature.
I'll return on Wednesday with the Double D challenge and then we'll see what happens after that. Christmas is coming together little by little. Wouldn't it be nice if we could put everything else on hold? Enjoy your day!
Stamps: Hero Arts Christmas Greetings Message Paper: Neenah Classic White, kraft wood grain card stock, Core'dinations red, SU Very Vanilla, American Crafts Kringle and Co. designer paper Ink: SU Chocolate Chip (sentiment), Copics for coloring truck and green tree Accessories: Stickles Stardust glitter glue Dies: Impression Obsession Classic Truck, Memory Box Pine Forest Frame, Poppystamps Stitched Landscapes
25 comments:
Well I bet they love this card and are amazed by your kindness and talent. It's wonderful!
I actually have this truck die and use it a lot for birthdays! Leave it to you to think outside the box and make it as a Christmas card! They will be thrilled with it! Once again you have inspired me to see a different option! Can't wait to try this. Hugs!!
I love this card! I've always had a thing for the truck die and those sweet trees just round out the card! Hope you are getting ready for a lovely holiday!
I can see why this was one of your favourites it's a brillant masculine card love the selection of dies and the stitched layers -love the stitched lanscape stamp too
Carol x
Wow! that matched up zig zag layering technique is mesmerizing, Leslie! Your use of layers and papers always makes me feel happy. I always have a big mess with little to show for it. At least you make lots of cards! LOL - but... that being said, I enjoy the process of making the mess! I can see why these images are fun to play with, and the little tree in the pick up is AWESOME! Your detailing is gorgeous in the inking of your truck. Merry Christmas, Leslie! hugs, de
Wow, Wow! Leslie I love your masculine card. The truck die sure has come in handy for a few occasions for you. I'm in awe over this card, the layering, die cuts and choice of papers, your complete layout rocks! I didn't notice the tree in the truck at first, it's so perfect for your scene. Leslie, you are amazingly so creative with your cards. I'm sure they will love this, it's just so perfect for the RV park owners. I love everything about this, could go on and on, but think I've said enough! LOL. Thanks for inspiring us today. Hugs,
The absolutely Perfect masculine forested card for your RV owner friends, Leslie. I love your colors, textures, and awesome framing for your classic truck that is hauling a die cut tree with Stickles twinkling snow:-) All the details go beautifully together. TFS my friend and Merry Christmas. Hugs..Nancy
lovely. And I finally got that die set as well. Have a great day
The papers add so much texture to the card. Love all the layers but it still looks like it would be easy to mail. Love the colors and vintage feel.
Fantastic card for Christmas Leslie, love the truck die and wonderful scene you created.
Hugs Pam x
What a great card and so perfect for the recipients! The textures and layers look so great together! I'm sure they will love your card! Have a great week!
No wonder it is a favorite of yours. I love it as well and I think it is a design that any gender would love. But it does indeed have a rustic woodsy feel to it. So glad you shared it. Yes, I am messing up too. I am baking and dumped too much oil into the recipe but caught the mistake and ended up making a double batch of cookies instead. And, I tried a new cookie and we have decided that will not be a repeated one. They were supposed to look like logs but my hubby called them dog (you know what)! They were covered with chocolate and did indeed resemble them. LOL
That is very cool, I do love the tree paper behind your white trees and perfect having one in the back of the truck also, they are going to just love this!! Love how you layered the framing of it all with the wood background too!
This one is right up my alley....I LOVE everything about it!!!
Leslie, what a fun card, that truck die is wonderful. I love all the shading, and that wood grain card base is the perfect masculine addition.
Oh my goodness, Leslie, you know how much I loved the BD card you made for Rich, so this one is no exception! Rich was right to suggest you make another similar card. I love that wood base and the red mat almost looks like material rather than paper. The detail, textures, and dimension are fabulous! I'll bet this father/son team are going to draw a breath in when they see this card!
I wish I could tell you that I finished my cards, mailed packages, and baked all the Christmas goodies -- sadly I can't. We have been so sick the past few months. Just when we think we have gotten over our colds, we're down again. Our trip to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving wore me out and Vance ended up in the hospital for a day when he started having trouble breathing. I think we're on the mend now (she smiles)
Hugs,
Susie ~
Oh WOW!! Leslie, I love the gorgeous frame with the matching lines, it's perfect for your beautiful scene.
That truck is awesome carrying the little tree in the back.
What a beautiful card for the RV park owners, they will just love it.
Thank you for sharing and I hope you are all decked up for the Holidays.
Hugs and love, my friend.
Maria.
Fabulous scene with the truck and tree which is ever so popular right now. I have these dies and haven't pulled them out in awhile!!I am JUST mailing out my cards today, can you believe it? Better then last year though whee I never mailed a one!! Have a great Christmas!!!
OMG this is awesome ... I'm sure they were over the moon thrilled with your thoughtfulness and amazing handy work! I love these old truck dies and you've certainly showcased it FABULOUSLY!! Well done my friend!! Merry Christmas ... hope Santa is extra good to you this year! You deserve it!
I LOVE your Pickup scene Leslie! You're making me want to keep making cards instead of stopping to wrap all the piles of presents! lol So fun to come here and be inspired to create! So glad you share/blog! yay! Seasons Greetings to you!
Great card Leslie, love that truck die too..have a lovely christmas, we are going away.xx
I remember how much I liked Rich's card and this one is a great follow up! It is so masculine and a classic design, I love all the layers and earthy colors and of course that RED truck! SO glad I stopped by today so I didn't miss being inspired by you! Hugs to you, Leslie.
Pure awesomeness Leslie!
Awesome make! I love every inch of this card, so cool!
That is how my stamp room looks all the time a mess. I am with ya on creating though and making the time with everything else. This turned out wonderful. Great masculine feel with the ride and those trees. Very cool!
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