Stamped Wood Slice Card Tutorial with Stampers Anonymous

If you’re looking for a rustic yet elegant handmade card idea, this project by designer Nicole Wright is the perfect inspiration. Using the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor Set 2 stamp set, Nicole created a stunning wood slice focal point that combines stamping and watercolouring techniques. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to recreate this project at home.

Supplies Used

– Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor Set 2 stamp set
– Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock cardstock
– Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)
– Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spritz (Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge)
– Ranger Dina Wakely Media Brush
– Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares
– OLFA Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Create Your Card Base
Cut Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock cardstock to 10″ x 5″ and fold in half to create a 5″ x 5″ card base. Ink the wood slice stamp from the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor Set 2 with Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black) and stamp directly onto the card front.

Step 2: Stamp the Wood Slice for Colouring
Ink the stamp again with Ranger Archival Ink and stamp onto the smooth side of a piece of watercolor paper. This will give you a crisp impression perfect for colouring.

Step 3: Add the Base Colour
Spritz Ranger Distress Spritz in Fossilized Amber onto a craft mat. Using a Ranger Dina Wakely Media brush, paint a light base coat over the stamped wood slice image. Don’t worry about staying perfectly inside the lines—you’ll be cutting this out later.

Step 4: Add Shading and Depth
Spritz Ranger Distress Spritz in Rusty Hinge onto the craft mat. Using the same brush, layer colour onto the wood slice to enhance the natural rings and add shadow. Once dry, cut out the wood slice image using OLFA scissors.

Step 5: Assemble the Card
Adhere the cut-out, watercoloured wood slice onto the stamped card base using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares for added dimension. Finish by layering in stamped greenery and sentiments from the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor Set 2 for a polished look.

Final Project

The finished card has a rich, realistic wood slice that pops off the base, complemented by natural foliage and simple sentiments. It’s a versatile design perfect for seasonal greetings, thank you cards, or masculine-themed projects.

Happy Crafting Friends

Jackie Ludlage, editor of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, smiling at her desk with crafting materials, a handmade mug, and project supplies. — Jackie Ludlage

This Stamped Wood Slice Card project was featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Grab your copy today and get inspired by even more stunning seasonal projects, expert tutorials, and exclusive crafting tips. Don’t miss out—this issue is packed with creativity to fuel your fall crafting adventures!