Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony Inspired Color and Texture
Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony is the perfect starting point when you want a handmade card with an earthy, organic feel. This design came together with a muted palette of Pecan Pie and Pretty Peacock, and I love how calm and grounded it feels. Sometimes those softer color combinations create the most impact.
To begin, I cut a top-folding card base from a half sheet of Pecan Pie cardstock. Then I added a Pretty Peacock mat trimmed a quarter inch smaller. That simple contrast instantly gives the card more structure and depth.
Layering Texture for a Natural Look
For the main layer I reached for the text-patterned paper from the Nature Walk Designer Paper collection. I trimmed it slightly smaller than the Pretty Peacock mat and embossed it with the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder. Right away the raised texture added interest.
Next I gently brushed Pretty Peacock ink over the surface using a Blending Brush. This step helped highlight the raised areas without overpowering the design.
After that I used a sponge dauber to add a bit of ink along the edges. This extra step gave the layer a slightly rustic look, which fits beautifully with the Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony feel.
Adding Dimension with Die-Cut Leaves
The leaf focal point brings everything together. I die cut the large leaf design from both Pretty Peacock and Pecan Pie cardstock. Then I lightly sponged ink along just one side of the Pecan Pie leaves to create shadow and dimension. I glued the Pretty Peacock leaves directly to the card front first. After that I layered the Pecan Pie leaves on top, slightly offset for movement.
To finish the card I embossed the “You make me smile” sentiment in white on Pretty Peacock cardstock. I cut it using one of the Textured Notes Dies and centered it over the bottom of the leaf stems with some dimensionals. The placement keeps the sentiment visible while letting the leaves shine. A few Moody Palette Glossy Dots added in white completed the look.
This Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony card is simple, textured, and would be easy to recreate with other color combinations.
For more projects reminiscent of the great outdoors check out this beautiful nature card.
