"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

merry & bright...

Hello friends!!  I have a little "just for fun" card that I made with a recently purchased Hero Arts stamp called "Color a Wreath".  Since this is a Hero Arts stamp I'm going to be entering it into their current contest in the "A Few of My Favorite Things" category.  What is my favorite thing... paper piecing!


Lately I have been making more projects that fall into the "I have to because I have a commitment" category than into the "I just want to make something" category.  It was kinda getting me down and taking the fun out of paper crafting.  Over the last few days I have been able to have the time to make some just for fun projects and I'm feeling so much better!    I stamped the wreath on Rustic White cardstock and twice on some plaid patterned paper from the My Mind's Eye Mistletoe Magic pad.  One full bow was trimmed out from the patterned paper and just the top portion of the bow from the second patterned paper bow.  The two were adhered with a Zot.  I pulled out my large collection of sequins and using the colors from the bow found sequins that were a good match.  After adhering all the sequins I added Black Diamond Stickles and the bow.  The sentiment is from the Hero Arts set "Joy to All".

Thanks for stopping by...

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI Rustic White; Stampin Up! Pear Pizzazz; Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Stamps:  Hero Arts:  Sequins:  Vintage silver & gold; Lawn Fawn; Black Diamond Stickles

16 comments:

Barb said...

So glad you took some time to create because you WANT TO, Rosie! This is so beautiful!!!

Toni said...

Oh so cute!

Judy1223 said...

Rosemary, this card just jumped out at me...and I can tell you enjoyed making it just for the fun of it! (A necessity at times, for sure!) It is a beauty...I adore the sequins and the pretty bow!

Lin said...

I never gave this stamp a 2nd look, but you have made me rethink that, Rosemary! What a beautiful card - love it!

Greta said...

What a neat stamp & love how you did the bow, Rosemary! Really fun & cheery card!

Canonbury creations said...

Beautiful card Rosie, love your wreath and the plaid bow:)
Val x

craftieodmae said...

Merry, bright and gorgeous!!

Suze Bain said...

Live the sequins and that paper pieced bow. A gorgeous card Rosemary. Xx

jintyoo7 said...

Fabulous, Rosie! Really "shines" especially as it was a "fun" make :)

Anonymous said...

Simply lovely, Rosemary ... love all the bling and shine! Anita :)

Martha said...

OH, Rosemary, WOW, WOW...this is such a BEAUTIFUL & FABULOUS card! You certainly made that FUN stamp "shine"! Love the sequins & the paper-pieced bow! Every detail is just perfect & SO sweet! Love it! ♥

AND...you photographed it SO beautifully!

Robin K. said...

What a fab card! So glad you had time to just enjoy the process of creating:)

Evelyn S. said...

Love the originality and playfulness of this card!

Michelle said...

Holy smokes! Beautiful wreath, Rosemary!

Penny Ward said...

Pure genius!!!

Jenny said...

I just love your wreath, so simple and festive :0)
Jenny x