I love Very Vanilla and Gold as Christmas colors. So when I saw the sketch challenge on SCS yesterday, and I realized that this wreath was just the right size for the main layer, I pulled out the gilding. You can see the sketch here.
First I stamped the wreath in VersaMark and embossed it in gold. We had a front door once that had a rounded top. I loved that door! So I rounded the top two corners to kind of resemble that door.
All that was left was to cut up some embossed Very Vanilla and mount the pieces on Brushed Gold.
I opted for a little pop of color with the red ribbon and the sentiment stamped in Real Red and punched out.
I keep thinking I should have done something to the actual card base. It looks a little bare to me. Too late now though. Let me know what you think.
Card Recipe
Stamps: Northern Hearts, Teeny, Tiny Wishes
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Real Red SU Marker, Word Window & Modern Label Punches
Enjoy,
Bonnie
This is so pretty, Bonnie!! I love how you used the sketch, and I think the base layer as it is looks terrific! The textured panels stand out so well against it. I love how you gilded and hung your pretty Christmas wreath :)
ReplyDeletethe card is spectacular...the only thing I could think of was the woodgrain background stamp gold embossed too
ReplyDeletepatti moffett
I think it looks elegant as well as clean and simple-love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, simple and elegant. I just love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the softness and the texture on this one!
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