International Highlights | November Winners Blog Hop - Rooted in Nature

Thanks for coming to my blog today! I’m super excited to be featured in this month’s International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop hosted by Kylie Bertucci. I was selected to participate in this hop by finishing in the top ten of the November 2019 International Highlights with my Mini Curvy Keepsakes Holiday Treat Boxes. A big THANK YOU to everyone that voted for my project!   I really do appreciate you taking time out to vote.  This was my first time participating in Kylie's event so being selected was even more surprising. It is a privilege to be able to share my projects with you and I can’t wait to visit the other pages in the hop and be inspired by the wonderful creativity of the other Demonstrators from around the world.

Grab your favorite beverage, sit down, relax, follow the links below and be ready to be inspired.  Be sure to leave a comment on the pages while you are there.  It is so wonderful to receive the feedback and love from our fellow crafters. I hope you enjoy my project!

I wanted to feature products out of the annual catalog and use a stamp set I hadn't had the chance to play with much.  I played with the stamping off technique and loved the way it turned out.

Dimensions:

• 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″,  Crumb Cake card stock - scored @ 4 1/4", folded and burnished
• 5" x 3 3/4" Old Olive card stock  - embossed using the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder
• 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" Whisper White card stock (outside)
• 5-1/4″ 4″ x 4″ Whisper White card stock (inside)
• 2 1/4" Circle punch out of Whisper White card stock
• Starburst Circle punch out of Crumb Cake card stock

Using the slimmer tree image out of the Rooted in Nature stamp set, I inked up in Old Olive and stamped the image full strength just to the left of center.  Then without re-inking the stamp again, I stamped slightly down and to the left of the original stamp.  I stamped one more time without re-inking to the right and a bit further down and off the page from the first image.  I loved the color variation, depth and dimension it gave to my little stand of trees.  I adhered this layer to the embossed Old Olive layer and then  using Linen thread, I wrapped the card three times on the right hand side and tied a bow in the bottom third of the card.  Then I adhered to the Crumb Cake card base using liquid adhesive.  

I used the Stamparatus to stamp the "thinking of you" sentiment onto the 2 1/4" punched circle.  It is a bold solid stamp so I wanted to ensure I got a good solid inking by being able to re-stamp if necessary. I adhered this piece to the Crumb Cake Starburst piece using liquid glue and then popped up on to the card in the upper right hand section of the layers using several Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks for coming by my blog today and taking part in this hop with us! I know you are going to love the other projects in this hop so don’t forget to use the list below to find your way through all the blogs, you do not want to miss a project! Currently you are visiting my blog – Kris Boll - USA so have a look at the list at the end of the post to see who is next.

Product List

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146482]	Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder [152320]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Starburst Punch [143717]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	Linen Thread [104199]
Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stamparatus [146276]	Bone Folder [102300]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]