Despite the cool and rainy day, we took a drive Sunday afternoon. We were trying to locate a farm we looked at years ago, when we considered rural life. I thought I knew where it was, and my husband thought he knew. We drove for miles and miles, crisscrossing the countyside. We eventually located the property, and it looked … sad and neglected.
During the tour, we noticed the trees that have been changing — and I need only look out the dining room window to see beautiful examples right here in our neighborhood! This camp card (inspired by Cindy Elam) seemed unseasonal when we made it a few weeks ago, but now it happily feels appropriate.
I love the way you can create so many variations on autumn foliage with this set. Everyone needs a good, all-purpose tree set, and this one is mine! I enjoy multi-step stamping, and this set is pretty forgiving. It’s art, right? And nature!
I appreciate the versatility of the dies, as well. Always glad for more tags and labels for sentiments (although this one is not from the Beautiful Trees die set).
One of my stampers said she liked the Vellum panel, which was simply run through the Cut & Emboss with a folder. Not only do I find the C&E a much better die cutter than my old machine, I am pleased that it embossed consistently (no light areas) and did not crack the Vellum. This may be because this Timber folder is 3D and thus a heavier plastic — I may need to do some experiments on this! Meanwhile, after an intense weekend of Jingle Jump, I have ordered another Cut & Emboss to help when I have groups. My old cutter will be retired to the storage area of the basement, until some day I look at it and wonder why I even kept it!
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