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Thursday, July 29

Christmas Wreath card

Ugh, I am so far behind on my Christmas cards!! Lol, that's funny to be saying at the end of July, hahaha. Life got busy, but I'm hoping to get back in the habit of making at least one each week. I'd like to finish up the last couple dozen before December. :)

When I saw that Sparkle's challenge this week was to use a wreath, I knew {exactly} which stamp to use!! When I first saw this image I immediately added it to my Wish RAK wishlist. Imagine my delight when my wish was granted not with images, but with a brand new stamp set!! I was so excited. Flourish images always intimidate me, so even though I've had this for months I haven't ever used it. But it was so much fun to color, and looks so pretty that I think I'll pull it out again soon. :)



Paper: October Afternoon; Stamps: Flourishes; Ink: Memento tuxedo black (image), StazOn black (sentiment). Copics, Sakura gelly roll glitter pens, vellum


I will admit it: I {love} this card! I almost don't want to give it away, lol. I think it is so pretty and elegant and deserves a place to shine... so I made it into my very first easel card, woohoo!


I had to tweak the tutorial on Splitcoast a bit, since I wanted it to stand more vertical. I scored the card base at 6" and 10", instead of 6" and 9". This gave it a lot sharper angle and looks much nicer in my opinion. :)

Tomorrow I won't have a critter to share for Farm Fresh Friday, but I will have some other Greeting Farm goodness for you, so be sure to stop by! See ya-

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5 comments:

Michelle VP said...

Well, if you {have} to give this card away, I promise to give it a good home in New Jersey! {wink} I love your improved angle on the easel card and will remember that when I make my *first* one someday. Perfect coloring on that beautiful wreath too. :)

scrapn_momof2 said...

Oooh I wouldn't want to give this card away either. It is stunning!

Amy said...

Wow Shaela, this is a stunner! Gorgeous coloring and I love the sentiment on the vellum! I like the improved angle on the easel card too!

StephC said...

Just beautiful! Love the wreath. So glad you joined us for another Christmas Card challenge! :)

BananaStamper said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love how this turned out! So glad you could join us this week at Sparkle's Christmas Card challenge!