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The Big Shot Makes Leaves out of Birch Bark!

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Did you know the Big Shot could do this???

Linda MacArthur sent me a package of these cutouts she had made using the Autumn Accents Bigz Die.

I fell in love with them right away!

I have always loved birch trees and the pretty white bark – against all the greens of summer, the oranges and reds of autumn, and the pretty blue skies of winter. (Have you ever seen huge, wet snowflakes falling on a birch tree?)

(By the way, if you struggle with ideas for man cards, this card will fit any occasion!)

I wanted to make the leave itself the focal point of my card so I kept the rest of it quite simple, with the strip of burlap and a metal button as the embellishments.

Tips for using Burlap with a Metal Button

Did you notice that the button is tied with a burlap string? After cutting along the two sides of the burlap so I could get the frayed look, I just took one of those burlap strands to put through the button hole.

Just a Minute: Using Birch Bark Leaves on Your Handmade Card!

So ….. what have you done with your Big Shot lately???

 


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  2. Nice card… I also like birch bark… my grandpa had a clump of beautiful white birch trees and I just loved peeling that bark and painting little pictures on it. When Grandpa found out, we got in so much trouble for peeling the bark! A fun memory now, though. 🙂

  4. Simple yet very classy looking card. I don’t have a big shot or any fancy cutting machine only a very old sizzix which doesn’t get much use anymore. Anita #handmademonday

  12. I love the pretty textures on this card. The leaf is beautiful!

    Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!

    ~ Megin of VMG206

  21. Thanks, Meredith. Yes, you don’t need a big shot when you are crafty! We are good at using what we do have.

  25. That is a great memory! We have a birch tree in our yard and when the bark falls off (or is “helped” a bit), our kids love creating with it too. Nothing like nature to play with!

  26. G’day! Very pretty! Thanks for sharing at our #SayGdayParty!
    Please remember to stop back if you haven’t already and say G’day to the hosts and someone else at the party!
    Cheers! Joanne @ What’s On The List Pinned!

  33. Love this card! The burlap and metal button are perfect. Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings, Deborah

  35. I love the leaf texture, such a beautiful card! I need to get back into card making. My friend gave me a Stampin Up kit and I’ve been meaning to make some cards! 🙂

  39. Hi Karen,
    The birch bark leaf is wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Sparks. You have been featured today.
    Have a Great Day,
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes

  44. Thanks for your comment, Diana. Have fun playing with the kit – they are so fun and easy and don’t take up much time.

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