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Friday, August 15, 2025

Christmas Wreath

Hi everyone.  Today's card is again inspired by several challenges.  I just received a new twig wreath die in the mail ... so perfect timing to use it right away for the Christmas Kickstart challenge.  I die-cut the wreath four times (2 from both light and medium gray card stock), and also did a little sponging around the outside edges with Basic Gray ink (SU!).  A simple hole punch was used to create the berries from Cherry Cobbler card stock.  The wreath is placed on top of an embossed card front (Snowflake Oval Frame - Simon Says Stamp embossing folder).  To finish, I added a die-cut sentiment in matching Basic Gray ink.

Close-up ...

Sending this card to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #77 - first time using wreath die and snowflake embossing folder





Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  N/A
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, and Cherry Cobbler card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Basic Gray (SU!)
Accessories:   Wreath die, Snowflake Oval Frame Embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), sponges, Handy Christmas Sentiments (Amy R - retired)

Challenges:

20 comments:

  1. I really like your use of colors on this card! that little dot of white on the berries makes a big difference, too.

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  2. Your gorgeous grey wreath would love spectacular on my grey door, Loll!! Fabulous!
    =]

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  3. I love this wreath in the shades of gray Loll...it's absolutely GORGEOUS!! I love your berries with the white dot too. Lovely, lovely card my friend! Hugs. :0)

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  4. What a lovely wreath, Loll! I like the pop of color from the deep red berries!

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  5. Gorgeous! Love the minimal wreath, letting the gray and red be center star. The wreath also pairs well with the embossing folder -- so pretty, Loll

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  6. Such an elegant card Loll, love it! :)

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  7. Love the grey and white and the layers give it such lovely dimension and movement xx

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  8. What a lovely wreath, the layers and the berries with their extra touch make for quite an eye catching card.

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  9. Oh, my goodness, what a fabulous wreath! I love how full you've made it, and your improvised berries are perfection! I just can't get enough of looking at this, Loll. Gorgeous!

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  10. Beautiful wreath, Loll! I love it done in the grays with the pop of the cherry cobbler berries! The embossed snowflakes are a perfect frame! Sue N

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  11. This is such a wonderful full wreath Loll, and so pretty layered with two of each of the grey tones, and the deep red berries stand out beautifully over the top, and finished with a lovely sentiment...the frame of snowflakes embossed on the background looks great too..a spectacular Christmas card. x

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  12. This is stunning, Loll! What a terrific colour combo and arty wreath. Bravo! Thanks for joining Greta and me at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x

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  13. I do love nice bushy dies and this is a beauty done in grays! The embossed panel made a great background! Happy you joined Jo and me at CKC!

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  14. Great card Loll, I love the 3D wreath, just beautiful.
    Liz xx

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  15. This looks so stylish. Love the shades of grey, and the embossed background really adds to the design xx

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  16. Stunning wreath in the shades of grey, Loll - plus a perfect sentiment to fit inside!!

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  17. What a beautiful card!! Love the gorgeous wreath and the embossed background!! Love it!!
    Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenge!
    Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  18. I agree with everyone, your card is stunning, gorgeous, beautiful etc. Thanks for treating us so often to see your creations. Hugs!

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  19. Oh My....Your color combo Wreath is So Gorgeous, Lolly:-) Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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