SSS Twisted Tree Arch

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Today's card features the Twisted Tree Arch die.  I started by created a blended background for my card using Crakling Campfire, Carved Pumpkin, and Mustard Seed Distress Inks.

For the foreground, I die cut the tree from black cardstock as well as from the center of a panel of dark purple cardstock.  Because the tree is slightly wider than the purple panel, this created two separate piece.  To create the window opening, I used scissors to cut across the 'ground'.

I cut a piece of black cardstock slightly smaller than my purple panel, and also cut a large opening in the center.  I used this as a base, adhering the purple pieces, and then inlaying the Twisted Tree Arch.

To complete the card, I stamped a sentiment from the Pumpkin to Talk About set with Versa Clair black ink, and then adhered the inked panel to the card base.  The inlaid die cut piece was then adhered with foam tape.  The Twisted Tree Arch die includes  a piece that cuts out a bunch of leaves.  I cut these from black cardstock, and adhered a few of them to the inked piece.

This was a fun one, don't you love this twisty tree?