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:
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:
I really like your use of colors on this card! that little dot of white on the berries makes a big difference, too.
ReplyDeletei'm just wondering why you would use gray for pine needles? it does not make any sense... wouldn't it be more cheery if it were greens that you used? just curious...
ReplyDeleteYour gorgeous grey wreath would love spectacular on my grey door, Loll!! Fabulous!
ReplyDelete=]
Gorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI 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)
ReplyDeleteI love the gray green tones of your evergreen and berry wreath, Lolly! The e/f and sediment are perfect with it! I'm going to pin to I.D.E.A.S., too, for wreath week (no need to edit) and I appreciate another NBUS entry! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wreath, Loll! I like the pop of color from the deep red berries!
ReplyDeleteLove those two shades of grey with the Cherry Cobbler - makes for a very elegant and sophisticated Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteStunning Loll, I love the grey tones with the berries. Love the die :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the minimal wreath, letting the gray and red be center star. The wreath also pairs well with the embossing folder -- so pretty, Loll
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card Loll, love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThere is so much wonderful dimension with your "feathery" wreath, Loll.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath in those colors. I would never had thought of using gray, but yours looks beautiful and the red berries is a perfect touch. Love that sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteThe embossing, the wreath, the berries, and the lovely sentiment, and the colours, all together make a stunning card. x
ReplyDeleteLove the grey and white and the layers give it such lovely dimension and movement xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wreath, the layers and the berries with their extra touch make for quite an eye catching card.
ReplyDeleteOh, 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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
ReplyDeleteThis 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
ReplyDeleteThis 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
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Loll, I love the 3D wreath, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
This looks so stylish. Love the shades of grey, and the embossed background really adds to the design xx
ReplyDeleteStunning wreath in the shades of grey, Loll - plus a perfect sentiment to fit inside!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!! Love the gorgeous wreath and the embossed background!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenge!
Have a great day.
Gerda
I agree with everyone, your card is stunning, gorgeous, beautiful etc. Thanks for treating us so often to see your creations. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh My....Your color combo Wreath is So Gorgeous, Lolly:-) Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDelete