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When I got the sketch I would be working with I immediately thought of another one of my new Penny Black Christmas stamps, merry & bright. I paired that stamp with some My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Christmas papers. I stamped the wreath on cream cardstock using olive green ink, trimmed it out and then added the red rhinestones (I colored clear rhinestones with a dark red Copic marker). A touch of Old Paper distress ink was added to the edges. I cut the kraft cardstock piece, roughed up the edges a bit, stamped the sentiment (from the Penny Black set Christmas Wishes) and then adhered the fishtail flags. After adhering the wreath I realized that the center looked a bit plain so I stamped one of the ornaments from the "merry & bright" set, adhered it and added the twine bow. As a finishing touch I curved up the ends of the fishtail flags. Thanks for stopping by... make sure you check out Sketchbook Saturday. You won't be sorry!
Supplies: Cardstock: PTI kraft & cream; Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Stamps: Penny Black; Ink: SU! Old Olive & Cherry Cobbler, Ranger Old Paper; Rhinestones: Recollections; Twine: May Arts
Thank you for your kind comment, Rosie! You're terrific :D
ReplyDeleteI adore the bent ends of your banners, wish I thought of that when I was making my cards! :)
Thanks for joining me today, such a pleasure!
stunning, luv the warm feel to this!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
I am so CASEing this :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card and a big congrats on your guest designer gig! Love the touch of shabby chic to your design!
ReplyDeleteYou've convinced me to start playing in this challenge, Rosemary. Your card is beyond gorgeous! Congrats on your well-deserved guest designer spot!
ReplyDeleteSo so gorgeous!!!! Congrats on the Happy Crafty News!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful take on the sketch! I love your wreath and how you added the fishtail flags! Such a pretty card, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteOh your card is stunning! That's such a pretty stamp and I love the papers you've chosen! Congratulations on your Guest spot!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I love the natural tones and the pretty wreath :0) great way to use the sketch.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Hello Rosie,
ReplyDeleteI had a little chuckle to myself when I read 'I thought the centre of the wreath looked a bit plain,' you the exquisite and illustrious CAS designer actually thought these words!
Well I for one think you have constructed your elements to the sketch beautifully, it has an earthy feel because of the Kraft, and it certainly works for me.
Smiles:)
Sue
Love how you layered the banners and wreath, Rosie! Gorgeous card - wonderful colors! :)
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! Love the wreath and rustic but refined feel!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosemary! Love what you came up with, that wreath is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Gorgeous card, Rosie, love the teeny tiny berries, and the sweet upturned banners :) I feel very inspired to try the Sketchbook Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove this card and I have some DP paper I bought after the holidays last year that would be perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteDid you use a die cut for the wreath or fussy cut it? It looks absolutely perfect!
Kathy
Absolutely gorgeous! I love those neutral and burgundy banners behind that beautiful wreath - and the little ornament is a perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is such a beauty and I just love the distressed edges you do!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, this is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, on the Guest Design spot! You are one talented paper-crafter, my friend! I love this Christmas card! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWow! That wreath has me drooling! Beautiful card, Rosemary!
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