Thankful Spring Tree

Happy Monday, everyone! There is a new sketch challenge at StampTV and we would love to have you play along. I used The Giving Tree to make my card, using the sketch.  I also played along with the OCC challenge this week to make a tree card using a clean and simple (CAS) design.

Here is the STV sketch. I used score lines to bring in the diagonal elements, rather than additional layers, to keep mine more CAS.

I started by cutting the Pure Luxury Ivory oval using Petite Oval Nestabilities and sponged, while still in the die, with Memento Bamboo Leaves ink. 

Then I sponged Memento Lulu Lavender. 

Sponged Memento Grape Jelly. 

Stamped the tree, from The Giving Tree, using Stazon Jet Black ink. 

Added the small oak leaves, stamped with Memento Bamboo Leaves. 

I added some shadows under the tree using my Copic markers, YG91 and N1. 

Added some wisps of grass using YG93. 

I stamped the sentiment off to the side of the tree, also with Stazon Jet Black. For the lavender layer, I used Pure Luxury Lovely Lavender and sponged the edges with Memento Lulu Lavender. Then I scored the corners using my Scor-Buddy. The cardbase is Ivory.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a wonderful day!