{"id":17521,"date":"2025-11-18T11:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T01:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17521"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T01:23:34","slug":"stampin-up-delicate-pines-bundle-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-delicate-pines-bundle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Rich, Cosy Christmas Card with Delicate Pines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love traditional Christmas colours and lots of layers, today\u2019s project is for you. In my 13 November Thursday Live I pulled out the Stampin Up Delicate Pines Bundle and revisited a design I first created about eleven years ago. This time I updated it with a deeper, richer palette and a few extra techniques to really make those pine snowflakes shine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17521_41f37c-a4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17521_41f37c-a4 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines.jpg\" alt=\"Stampin Up Delicate Pines Bundle\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Delicate-Pines-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are working with a bold colour combination: Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce and Pecan Pie, plus the essential touch of Basic White. It is a strong palette \u2013 perfect if you adore that cosy, winter-Christmas feel, even if (like us here in Australia) you are celebrating in the middle of summer. Delicate Pines is ideal for this look, with its elegant, dainty snowflakes made from pine sprigs and classic Christmas sentiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stampin&#039; Up! Delicate Pines Bundle | Loads of Layers\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/foGYLwDBsu8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building the layers and texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This card is unapologetically old-school in the best possible way: double layers, full embossing on the card front, and a separate embossed panel on top. I ran both Cherry Cobbler layers through an embossing folder to create deep texture, then softened it with gentle ink blending around the edges. Tone-on-tone blending in the same ink as your cardstock is a simple way to add richness without introducing extra colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shaded Spruce panel is also double matted, keeping that traditional red\u2013green pairing strong. Because the layers are so fine, I used liquid glue so I could wiggle everything into place. Do not be afraid of a \u201cbeefy\u201d card \u2013 the dimension and weight add to that luxurious, gift-like feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subtle stamping with Pecan Pie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pecan Pie is the wildcard in this combination. To help it settle into the design, I turned it into a soft, patterned background. I used the tiny snowflake-style image from Stampin Up Delicate Pines Bundle and stamped &#8220;randomly&#8221; over the Pecan Pie panel using a triangle pattern (stamp one, then create little groups of three) to keep things even without looking too regimented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick blend of Pecan Pie ink around the edges ties it all together and stops the panel looking flat. This strip sits across the lower section of the card, giving your eye somewhere to rest between all the deep red and green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delicate Pines focal image and sentiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the focal point, I brought in a crisp Basic White panel to break up all that colour. Over the top I stamped one of the snowflake pine images very lightly in second and third generation ink to create a soft, misty background. I added more ink blending, holding the blending brush further back on the handle helped keep the pressure light and the inking subtle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hero snowflakes are stamped and white heat embossed on both Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce, then die cut with the coordinating Delicate Pines dies. The white embossing really lifts these deep colours and adds instant \u201csnowy\u201d magic. A simple white Baker\u2019s Twine wrap adds another light element and a touch of texture without overpowering the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sentiment \u201cCelebrate the Season\u201d is stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Basic White, trimmed into a strip and very softly inked around the edges to coordinate with the rest of the card. I popped it up across the pines to anchor the whole design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing touches: splatter and shine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To finish, I added white ink splatter across the background for that snowy, wintery look. You could also use Wink of Stella for a more sparkly, frosted effect. Between the embossing, ink blending, splatter and all the layers, you end up with a beautifully rich, textural Christmas card that feels like a warm hug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you will love Stampin Up Delicate Pines Bundle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delicate Pines is one of those stamp and die sets that rewards you the more you play with it. From bold, traditional colours like today\u2019s card to the whimsical pinks, blues and greens I am planning for next month\u2019s Creative Card Makers Club, it adapts beautifully. Think classic Christmas, rustic woodland, or soft snowy scenes \u2013 all from the same bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17521_8517d3-38 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17521_8517d3-38 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/166074.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to recreate this card, the full PDF tutorial (with measurements in both inches and centimetres) will be in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">free tutorial library<\/a>, with around 150 card ideas to inspire your crafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now is also a great time to add the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/delicate-pines-bundle-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Stampin Up Delicate Pines Bundle<\/a> to your collection.  Shop Delicate Pines, pop it in your next order, and give this rich, layered Christmas card a try \u2013 I think you will fall in love with it just as much as I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17521_7d2ad0-42 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17521_7d2ad0-42 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love traditional Christmas colours and lots of layers, today\u2019s project is for you. In my 13 November Thursday Live I pulled out the Stampin Up Delicate Pines Bundle and revisited a design I first created about eleven years ago. 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