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:

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

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

I Card Everyone said...

Your gorgeous grey wreath would love spectacular on my grey door, Loll!! Fabulous!
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brandco2450@gmail.com said...

Gorgeous! Love it!

Marcia Hill said...

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)

Lisa Elton said...

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

TK said...

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

Julie B said...

Such an elegant card Loll, love it! :)

HilaryJane said...

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

Cat Craig said...

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

Leslie Miller said...

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!

Anonymous said...

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

Pat said...

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

Dotty Jo said...

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

Greta said...

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!

Liz said...

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

Linda said...

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

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

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

Gerda said...

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

Jeanne H said...

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