Monday, March 2, 2026

FOR A GREAT GUY

Who finds making masculine cards challenging?  I do!  This week I am going to feature a bundle that is great for making cards for those guys in our life.  It is called Nature's Symphony.  It even includes "manly" sentiments!

The Nature's Symphony Bundle is part of the Nature Walk Suite Collection.  Today I am using one of the Designer Series Paper (DSP) Collections from the Suite, Nature Walk.  This paper is gorgeous!  To keep the focus of my card on the beautiful watercolored stem, I chose two designs from the DSP Collection that are more on the subtle side.  But be sure to check out the Nature's Walk DSP using the link in the product list below to see all the wonderful (and more colorful) designs.


I used the large leaf die from Nature's Symphony Dies to die cut a leaf from Watercolor paper and from Vellum.

HINT:  When you die cut Vellum with this die, add a piece of wax paper between the die and the vellum.  It will help to release the vellum from this very detailed die.  (I learned that the hard way!)

For the water-colored leaf on the card front I used three different blue inks, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon & Pool Party, to create an ombre effect.  The stem was colored with Crumb Cake with touches of Pecan Pie to give it some pops of color.

For the water-colored leaf on the inside of the card I simplified my process and did not use Lost Lagoon.  

Honestly, I determined I could create the ombre effect by creating darker and lighter shades of each by going over some areas twice.  Either way works.  You choose which you prefer?

Do you have a visual preference of which one you like?  I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Use this link to download a tutorial with all the dimensions and step-by-step directions.

A list of the products I used is shown below.  Click on any image to learn more about a product or to make a purchase.


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