Back to Christmas in July today! I found the prettiest wreath at The Scrapping Cottage during their most recent sale. It's called Rustic Wreath, no longer on sale, but there are always amazing finds in their retired and overstock categories.
I made this for the Christmas Kickstart Challenge #100 where Jo and her elf friend, Gail, are asking for spots, dots, and circles. I have a rustic circle (wreath) on a stitched circle, and that's on top of a background made with the Sizzix Tree Rings embossing folder. To finish, I added dots in the form of red gems.
💖Happy 100th challenge, Jo! That's a milestone worth celebrating! 💖
I cut everything twice so I could fluff up the wreath all nice and festive. Love the little pinecones and I plan to make up a bunch of those for other projects. Every piece was colored with inks and blending brushes. The sentiment is also Cottage Cutz.
NBUS Challenge #76 -- My never before used schtuff is the Cottage Cutz Rustic Wreath.
Thanks for your visit! Have a beautiful day!
Stamps: Inside sentiment only Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 & 110 lb, scrap Memory Box Christmas Plaid designer paper Ink: Various Stampin' up inks Coloring: Ink blending with brushes Dies: Cottage Cutz Rustic Wreath and Happy Holidays, Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers Other: Tim Holtz Sizzix Tree Rings embossing folder, red gems, Diamond Stickles
Oooh, this rustic wreath is darling! I adore the little pinecones and poinsettias. Just had to go check it out on the CC website. Their sales are worth waiting for. ;0)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous card Leslie, love the beautiful die-cut wreath-embossed background and the tartan strip is the perfect finishing touch.
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Nice Find. Cute card. I like that wreath design. Will have to ponder it for maybe fall... You know it's too early for me. I'm still trying to grab a few more hours of sun... We've got more rain. I wouldn't be surprise if it's a record for Calgary. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteLeslie this is beautiful! So classy and colorful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. This is the prettiest wreath I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be among the first to say how much I admire this gorgeous card. Love the festive wreath and the sweet dove. Wow, how pretty your inking is on those die cuts. It's so fabulous seeing another post from you this week, Leslie! The plaid strip and deep embossing are perfect additions!
ReplyDeleteI love all the circles and dots of sparkle, too, Leslie! Including even that little round-cheeked dove! Now why hasn't that embossing folder found its way into my stash?? Fantastic!
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What a fantastic wreath. I love all the different elements and the plaid paper. A very special Christmas card xx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully festive, Leslie.
ReplyDeleteI love this card. It is so bright and cheerful and your dove is adorable sitting in the middle of the wreath. Hard to believe that we are half way to Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI always love coming to your blog Leslie, even if it does get me in trouble sometimes! Haha!! Your wreath is absolutely beautiful and I'm loving all the added layers! Your background and strip of plaid dsp finish off this lovely, lovely card perfectly my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Leslie!! This is amazing! That is a whole lot of die-cut pieces! Super-wonderful card. I hope you send that to a fellow stamper who will appreciate the time that went into it. :-) Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis rustic wreath is full of goodies and perfect for that plaid strip! I'm loving that sweet bird especially and the detail on the pine cones! I really need to get going on Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, the plaid, the wreath, that sweet little dove, the embossing... wowee it all adds up to one fabulous card! Well done, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteOh you know how I love wreaths and birds, this is just gorgeous, I love the way you arranged everything, I love how you used the wood embossing behind with the plaid, lovely gems to top it al off. Love the shading you did on the bird!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this with the pretty dove taking center stage, and oh YES, those pinecones look so real too! It's a beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteHere I am swooning again over your beautiful make. This is just a little slice of magic, Leslie, and love everything about it! Thanks for playing along with Gail and Jo at The Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
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