Hi! I'm happy to see the CAS Christmas Card Challenge back as it's always been one of my favorites. This month the theme is "Wreath" and I had nearly endless choices in my collection. However, it was a treat to finally color this most beautiful Power Poppy wreath from the Season's Greenings set. I've used and linked to the clear stamp set, but you can get all the parts of this set as digital stamps, too.
I love a clean and simple design, but I also love to color and use embossing folders and designer paper, so this is my version of that fusion. Maybe not technically CAS, but I appreciate the inspiration from the challenge. Today's coloring was done with Copics. The sentiment is from a retired SU set, chosen because it fit the design in my mind's eye.
I'm also sharing at the Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge. They have a beautiful inspiration board, but anything Christmas is okay.
I'm feeling better about my 2022 Christmas card stash with each card I make. Challenges definitely help. Thanks everyone!
Stamps: Power Poppy Season's Greenings, retired SU Many Merry Messages Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb, Memory Box Christmas Plaid designer paper Ink: Gray, SU Real Red Coloring: Copics Other: Sizzix Lumber 3D embossing folder, Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers
Your wreath is so gorgeous!!! I love the way you colored it.
ReplyDeletelots of white space CAS beauty. love the coloring as always
ReplyDeleteOMG Leslie, the wreath is so beautiful. The perfect card for a gardener- I know why you like the stamp so much :)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation my friend. I love the wreath image and as always your coloring is perfect! Great embossing folder in the background too!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Reminds me how far behind I am this year in getting Christmas cards made.
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at making Christmas cards. I hope it rubs off on me. Your wreath is so pretty and I like how you used the embossing folder and DSP. Great coloring!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and wreath image,fabulous colouring and love just the strip of P,paper.Power Poppy have such beautifull images
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what a beautiful wreath. I don't think I'm making any Xmas cards this year... Have a great day
ReplyDeleteI love seeing you color up some Power Poppy and this Christmas wreath is fabulous. Paring it with the embossing folder and that bit of plaid, the font for the greeting is the best. I get so much inspiration from you.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, your wreath is stunning and colored so beautifully. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas. I'm sorry you were not able to join us at the retreat with Darnell. We had a great time, and it would have been nice to meet you. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteStunning card and a beautiful image (I clicked on the link and there is a lot in that set), colored beautifully too, this wreath speaks to me as I love every detail on it!! Thanks for sharing with us over at Peace On Earth!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like the perfect wreath for you, Leslie! Your coloring is, of course, awesome, and I love the way you simply finished off the card. Great job on another Christmas card done.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I couldn't wait for this one to get to my inbox! When I saw it in the CAS Christmas gallery, I came right over to get a closeup view! there are so many delights in this wreath to see - all beautifully colored!
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Awesome coloring of these tiny spaces, Leslie! Your wreath is so bright and gorgeous! Love the embossing and simple plaid strip making a space for the simple sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring of your wreath, wow there are a lot of elements there to color, like the texture in the background and your strip of plaid is just perfect to go with it.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about challenges, this year both my stamp and cardmaking group has challenges so that has really helped me get ahead in my Christmas cards.
So beautiful. That wreath is gorgeous and so is your colouring. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are feeling good about your 2022 Christmas cards. I haven't made a single one yet. I do struggle to focus on them out of season, but I do enjoy seeing what others are making. I love this wreath, your colouring has really made it something special xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Leslie! I am so envious of everyone who has started their Christmas cards - I keep saying I need to but I never do! Maybe I need to do some challenges? Love all the whiteness on this, the wood grain embossing and the bit of plaid paper, along with the crisp sentiment - so perfect! Your copic colouring is always so 'on point'! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect Christmas wreath for gardeners like us! You did such a beautiful job with it Leslie, I love the woodgrain and white on white!
ReplyDeleteI always seem to be late to comment and I really don't have an excuse. I'm just slow to get it done. I love your card and the image turned into a beautiful card! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wreath, so unique and what fabulous colouring. Great design too Leslie x.
ReplyDeleteThis is a "WOW!" card Leslie. I LOVE the gorgeous image and your amazing colouring skills. So perfect on the white woodgrain background. The little piece of plaid adds just the perfect embellishment. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Christmas! xx
ReplyDeleteOMG...Gorgeous Copics colored Power Poppy stamped wreath, Leslie. I love all the elements on your wreath..such a beauty. Isn't it great getting more of our Christmas cards for our stash:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love Power Poppy images and you colored this one beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so happy to see you got the Copics out! The wreath is amazing, and I love how you added just a bit of plaid. I'm just not able to think about Christmas cards yet, but I love seeing how you are going to town with them!
ReplyDeleteAmazing coloring on that garden wreath, Leslie - really popped in the CAS Christmas gallery!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteClassy! The textured white background above the designer paper is awesome. Not to mention fabulous coloring Leslie.
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