Sunday, June 19, 2022

Christmas Wreath

Hi everyone.  The challenge at CAS Christmas this month is Wreath, hosted by the talented Linda.  I thought I'd add one more card to the gallery before it closes.  I was inspired by Jeanne, who entered a card using the wreath image from Watching Bloom (Memory Box) which is retired.  I pulled out the set from my stash and there was already a wreath stamped, watercoloured, and die-cut.  Really?  I made it for another project that it didn't quite work for ... it was that easy to make this card.  I also used a background of embossed falling snow from my stash (gift from a friend) AND a JOY die already cut from black.  It was meant to be.  Took me about 5 minutes to put together. :)  Gotta love that!

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Stamps:  Watching Bloom - retired (Memory Box)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Black (Memento), Zigs
Accessories:   Matching die from Watching Bloom stamp set - retired (Memory Box), clear embossing powder (Ranger), Joy die (AliExpress)

Challenges:
CAS Christmas June Challenge - Wreath


24 comments:

nancy littrell said...

Your Gorgeous CAS Wreath card certainly was meant to be, my friend:-) Love your dry embossed snowing background for your beautifully CAS colored wreath, Lolly. TFS Love and Hugs..Nancy

HilaryJane said...

I am so glad all those different elements came together so quickly and easily on this card. It was clearly meant to be and it is beautiful xx

Celeste Goff said...

What a beautifully elegant card!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, it sounds like all the elements were waiting for this occasion, Loll! Your wreath card is so pretty and taking only 5 min to make it is a big bonus!!
Hideko xx

Colleen said...

I do love how it all came together for you and I love your wreath too! Heart Hugs, Col

Bobby said...

I'm glad it didn't work for the other challenge because it's perfect for this one, Loll.

Pat said...

Beautiful card with beautiful colours and a great coordinating black die cut sentiment, and although a quick make it looks a million dollars Loll..love the snowfall background too. x

Bonnie said...

It's a great feeling to find homes for these pieces that weren't quite right but fit together perfectly to form a new card! Awesome wreath and perfect for the Wreath Challenge, my friend!

Lisa Elton said...

What a pretty little wreath! This is wonderful, Loll!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Oh my Loll - that poor wreath languishing all that time without a card! It's a beauty and I love it on the dotted texture; beautiful coloring!!

Jeanne H said...

A great wreath stamp, right? I appreciate you looking at and commenting on my card.

kiwimeskreations said...

Now that is what I call a speedy card make!! And a very pretty and delicate result too. Well done Loll
Blessings
Maxine

Robyn Oliver said...

I too have a little tray of half made pieces - they sure do come in handy for a quick card if I remember to check the tray out. Lovely wreath card Loll, have a nice day, Robyn

Brenda in IN said...

How fun to find something that fits the challenge and is already to go. It made a great card, Loll.

Marcia Hill said...

Don't ya just LOVE 5 minute cards using something already colored up?! I sure do, and this card is no exception Loll...CAS perfection!! Hugs. :0)

Linda said...

It's so great when you find things in your stash already done. Beautiful wreath on the falling snow background. Beautiful, Loll.

Brenda said...

This is a pretty wreath Loll, I love that you had it already colored, your card came together fast and your right, you gotta love that! Hugs, Brenda

Susan said...

A lovely wreath - it has great dimension with that embossed panel behind it.

Trina P. said...

Lucky you and what amazing items you have in your bits box! I have this MB set and still love it. Another brilliant idea to use it for a Christmas card.

TK said...

Beautiful, and so good when cards fall together for you :o)

Leslie Miller said...

Serendipity, for sure, and so gorgeous! Ohhh, to find things like this in my stash just waiting to be put together, sigh.

Julia Aston said...

Your brightly colored wreath is so pretty popped up over the embossed dots background Loll! How fun that it was already made in your stash box just not put together! This wreath would work for many seasons just changing the colors used! xx

Greta said...

Sweet wreath, so good you made it into this lovely card! The embossed snowy background is perfect!

BożenA said...

A very effective card. I myself really like to color the cut-out parts of the dies. I believe that this allows the attractiveness of these elements to be increased, and that is exactly what has happened in this case. You have created a sweet bouquet of flowers and placing them in a watering can looks really sweet.
xx