From Nichole’s blog: The holidays are just around the
corner and in any store you stumble into the aisles are decked out with new
decor, including wreaths. Dig out a favorite wreath stamp set, layer small
die-cuts & punches or even use unconventional materials like buttons or
rhinestones to create a wreath on the front of a festive card. You can choose
to make your card fall-themed, embrace the upcoming holidays or just something
pretty to use for an everyday greeting.
I had forgotten all about the blog hop until Leigh mentioned
it on the PTI forum on Monday. Thank you, Leigh. It just happened that I was
working on a card that included a wreath in its design, so it seemed a good
idea to actually post a picture of it on my blog.
This autumn blessings card is one of my monthly thinking of
you type cards that I send to family and friends. They are my excuse for buying
stamps and patterned paper.
Go here to see the incredible variety of creations from the talented Papertrey
customers. Thanks for stopping by.
nancy
PS - I think that one of the reasons I stopped blogging is because of my frustrations with how the photographs appear on the blog. They look so much better in iPhoto. Really.
supplies:
paper: vintage cream c/s (PTI); patterned paper
from my stash
stamps: Rustic Branches and Autumn Acorns (PTI);
Happy Thanks (Hero Arts); Autumn Harvest (TPC Studio)
ink: aqua mist dye (PTI); pumpkin pigment (MSC);
pearlescent chocolate pigment (Brilliance)
dies: turning a new leaf and LL: 1¾” circles
(PTI)
extras: tin types impression plate (PTI); gold
and peach ColorShine (Heidi Swapp); sequins (Darice); enamel dots (MME); gem
stickers (Paper Studio and Recollections); blue zircon and topaz gems (EK
Success); gerbera daisy stickers (MSC)
23 comments:
Such a fun and fresh card, Nancy. I love the mix of embellishments you used to create your wreath. I also feel that way about my pictures, but don't give up on blogging!
Oh my this is beautiful Nancy Jane!
Hi Nancy… Nice to see you post a card. This is stunning and I love it! Love the way you used those enamel dots.
Oh this is so pretty! I love how you used the enamel dots!
Lovely card! I like the way you embraced the challenge using enamel dots and the beautiful branch.
Love all the gorgeous color to this beauty...
and how great that you were working on a wreath card when you got the reminder...
that never works for me! :)
Love all the gorgeous color to this beauty...
and how great that you were working on a wreath card when you got the reminder...
that never works for me! :)
So very pretty. I love all the embellies you added.
Beautiful...love your card :)
I love your wreath within a wreath! Great use of embellies!
Wow, this is GORGEOUS! Love the double wreath!
Wonderful creation! I love the home-spun feel of it! The sequin and dot wreath is such a cool idea!
What a creative way to make a wreath! I love the fact that it is like 2 in one!
Welcome back, Nancy! I love your fun, funky, and on-treand wreath with the dots and sequins! Isn't that cool when a challenge or hop fits a card you are already making?!
You asked about NBUS. I put the meaning on my side bar, but I know people don't always look over there. It means "never-before-used schtuff." I started a movement, just personally, to motivate myself to use stamps and other products that were being overlooked. I don't like the clutter of leaving things out until I use them, but OTOH, if I put them away, then I sometimes forget I have them, you know? So this has helped me tremendously to reach for that NBUS and a few other people have picked up the idea and are doing the same.
Sorry this is so long, but there wasn't an email address that I could see. Hope you post again soon. Don't let the quality of the photos keep you away. We can all still appreciate the card art!!
Hugs, Darnell
What a wonderful card, Nancy! Love the enamel dots you put in your wreath. I think your photos look great, don't let that stop you from posting!!!
PS. how sweet that you send "just because" cards each month. I'm sure they are so treasured!
This is so pretty...fabulous take on the wreath theme. So many beautiful details. Thank you for you sweet comments on my blog!
Unique & beautiful card for the hop!
Unique and pretty! The enamel dots are great on this!
This is an incredible card! Whimsical, yet CLASSY!!!
Live this, who said wreaths had to be made of leaves?
What an awesome card! I love the array of goodies you have making up your wreath ... It's so fun!! Thanks so much for leaving your kind comment on my blog - it made my day! :)
I love the wreath you created! And so nice to send "just because" cards!
What a cool and eclectic wreath!
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