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Monday, August 11, 2014

tis the season...

Hello!!  Well... it isn't quite the Christmas season, yet, thank goodness!  But as everyone who plays along with Merry Monday will tell you it isn't too soon to start making those Christmas card!  However, this card isn't for Merry Monday (although it just might work except that I don't have any gingham ribbon to throw on it!) it is actually for Less is More (one layer - foliage) and AEI{heart}U challenge (kraft).


I used the Avery Elle set Winter Wreath.  The wreath image was stamped twice. Once in Memento Bamboo Leaves and once in Close to My Heart New England Ivy.  Then I added in all the little bits like pinecones, berries and the bow.  No masking, just layered up stamping.  Initially I wasn't too pleased with how the stamping turned out as some of the leaves on the wreath have a very mottled look, but I decided to embrace the less than perfectly stamped look for a change, lol!  

Thanks for stopping by...

Supplies:  Cardstock: PTI kraft; Stamps:  Avery Elle; Inks:  Memento and Close to My Heart
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22 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonAugust 11, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Love this country wreath Rosemary!

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  2. She's A Busy GirlAugust 11, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I really like the rustic look of it ~ Beautiful for a Country Christmas!

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  3. Lisa LaraAugust 11, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Gorgeous Rosi. Great stamping. Fun to see a non traditional Christmas card. It is hot and muggy today isn't it?

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  4. GretaAugust 11, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Terrific 1 layer card, Rosemary! I love the colors stamped on the kraft!

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  5. ChristineAugust 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Wonderfully done!

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  6. Mynn xxAugust 11, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Love the fabulous layered stamping--especially on the kraft! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  7. SidAugust 11, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Beautifully stamped LIM card. Looks so effective Rosemary !

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  8. AnneAugust 11, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Rosemary the 'mottled' look fits the cardstock colour and the whole county feel of you wreath - gorgeous!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Less is More
    Anne
    LIM Designer

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  9. ElaineAugust 11, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    A lovely Christmas wreath!

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  10. Canonbury creationsAugust 12, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Love the rustic look Rosie, beautiful card:)
    Val x

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  11. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlAugust 12, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    Love the rustic look of your country wreath Rosemary! Just uploaded my own LIM entry and it seems we had a similar idea, yet our cards look quite different. love it how that happens!

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  12. craftieodmaeAugust 12, 2014 at 2:45 AM

    Gorgeous card, everyone is gearing up for Christmas.........

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  13. Sazzle DazzleAugust 12, 2014 at 3:41 AM

    This is a sheer delight Rosemary.
    Love the wreath effect and well done on starting on the Christmas ones ... must do the same.
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  14. judkajudiAugust 12, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Love the idea of double stamping the wreath. Beautiful!

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  15. Barb GhigAugust 12, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Rosemary! I love that you chose Kraft for your card base, and how you stamped the leaves in 2 shades of green! A lovely 'Country' Christmas one layer card!

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  16. Anita in FranceAugust 12, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Such a pretty rustic wreath, Rosemary ... great dimensional look with the lovely layered stamping! Anita :)

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  17. DeeptiAugust 13, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Love this gorgeous wreath and ur perfect stamping :)

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  18. JennyAugust 13, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    I just love your rustic wreath, the perfect Christmas card :)

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  19. ChrissieAugust 13, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    That stamping effect on a kraft backdrop is superb Rosemary!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  20. MarthaAugust 17, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Rosemary, I always love when you use "kraft". This is such a pretty card!

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  21. Katie GehringAugust 19, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the wreath on kraft- fabulous design! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with the AE Challenge!

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  22. donna mikasaAugust 19, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    So pretty! I love the rustic feel of the colors against kraft! And you got a Christmas card finished, too!

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