Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
We're already almost halfway through the year and my
Christmas stash isn't half full. I need to step it up!
I love wreath stamps, die, embossing folders.
You name it, if it's a wreath, I'm in. So I was happy to see that my friend
Linda chose wreath for the CAS Mix Up Challenge.
I didn't need anymore wreath dies, but I thought I needed this one
from Tim Holtz anyway.
I may not need it, but I'm enjoying it anyway.
I've die cut from Neenah Solar White and colored with Copic Markers
in an ombre fashion.
After coloring, I stacked two together (made myself dizzy turning it
around and around to get the best placement).
I die cut a sprig of berries and colored that with Copics too.
It all fits on a piece I'd stenciled with embossing paste for some
rustic texture and I added a brass foil noel.
Here's a closeup so you can see the texture and shine....
A twofer....
This time I colored with lighter greens and added some poinsettias with
glittery stones in the center.
I've embossed the background for a more elegant feel and added the
sentiment on a stitched circle in the center.
Challenges:
CAS Christmas - Wreath
CAS Mix Up - Stencil paste or gel
Double D - White plus one other color only (card 2)
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps:
Ink:
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Brass Foil
Other: Funky Wreaths Die (TH), Holiday Greens Mini Die (TH), Holiday Words Script Die (TH), Copics (G82, G24, YG17, G28, E23, R29, R37), Texture Scraped Paint Stencil (ret MB), Embossing Paste (Wendy Vecchi),
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Seasons Greetings (OOB)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Neenah Solar White
Other: Funky Wreaths Die (TH), Copics (G82, G46), Poinsettia Parade Die (SSS), Double Stitched Circles (LI), Gold Sparkle Crystals (Studio Katia), Subtle EF (SU)
Enjoy!
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I loved the first one and then I saw the second one. Two fabulous wreath cards, Bonnie. The texture paste made a great background for the darker one and those white poinsettias look stunning on the lighter wreath.
ReplyDeleteI'm betting I don't even have to say which is my favorite? You undoubtedly know by now that I'm as bad with Poinsettias as you are with wreaths!
ReplyDeleteBoth stunning, Bonnie!
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I love both of these cards but I have to admit, I love red and green at Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
one mor thought - I don't need one more thing period! But it seems there is always something that I cannot do without!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Two beautiful cards, Bonnie! Love the traditional look of the first but the lighter greens and lovely poinsettias on the second is my favorite! So happy to see these in our gallery!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic different looks using that pretty wreath Bonnie. The green looks great and I love the addee berry branches and the added texture using the paste, and then the softer green wreath and the gorgeous white poinsettias with gold centres, and a love sentiment on the central circle..my favourite I think though they are both beautiful. Thanks for visiting us again this month at the NBUS Challenge. x
ReplyDeleteBoth of these wreath cards are absolutely STUNNING Bonnie!! I can see why you NEEDED one more wreath die...think I might NEED it too!! Loving your stenciled background on the 1st card too, and the soft greens and white Poinsettia's on the 2nd card are SO pretty! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs and have a great weekend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards using your new wreath die, Bonnie. A girl can never have too many of one stamp or die! :) This wreath is so pretty and I love how it looks so different depending on the colour. Fabulous texture from your stenicled paste background on the first card and your lovely embossed background on the second. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo really lovely cards. I love the simplicity.
ReplyDeleteI saw that lovely first card with the cool textured base. Then I saw that cutie with the poinsettias...love.
ReplyDeleteLove these wreaths and since I don't have wreath dies I won't feel guilty for getting them. I don't have Susan's talent for creating them myself with smaller dies and punches. Love the backgrounds and the poinsettias on the second one.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so well done!
Gorgeous pair of funky wreath cards, Bonnie! Hard to resist TH isn't it? Just love the texture on card one and the delicatee flowers on your twofer!!
ReplyDeletelove those greens with a pop of red ... so very glad you joined our Ombré Wonderland at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of that wreath die Bonnie - you have made two very different cards with it, and I love them both!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
I love the results of embossing paste and that stencil you used on the noel card. Both wreaths are so pretty and changing the decorations on them made two completely different cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath cards. I think the second one is my favourite. I love the soft colours and the white flowers xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous Bonnie, the berries really pop against the green and I love the white poinsettia and the paler wreath ♥
ReplyDeleteAck, these are so pretty! I recently bought these wreath dies, too. I love how you crafted these perfectly CAS cards. That's a very delicate bit of stenciling on the first card, and the second is especially lovely with the soft wreath and white poinsettias. I'm kind of a wreath addict, too.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful variations! I love both colour schemes and both ways you did the sentiments. Great rustic feel on the first from that embossing folder! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBoth are such lovely wreath cards, Bonnie! I completely understand your saying "I didn't need any more ..., but..." ;-) It was a worthy investment!
ReplyDeleteLove the ombre colored wreath and the rustic texture of the background of the first card. The shine of the brass foil sentiment adds the perfect festive feeling.
The white poinsettias of the second card with light green wreath are so refreshing and pretty! I'm always happy to see your card in the CAS Christmas gallery. Thank you! Hideko xx
Both cards are beautifully done, Bonnie! The white poinsettia with the green wreath is just perfect for our challenge. Thanks for linking up to the Double D Challenge. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your wreath Christmas cards are just gorgeous Bonnie. I love how you colored them and the embossing in the background . Simple and elegant! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBoth wreaths are stunning, Bonnie and yeah for you to make two while it is out! I can't pick a favorite! I love them both!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous, Bonnie! One rustic, and one simple but elegant, bravo. I do hope you've recovered from the dizziness though
ReplyDeleteThe rustic background on the first looks fabulous with the wonderful die cut wreath. Wanting and needing are two very different things Bonnie! x. The second card sure is elegant, so delicate and so very pretty Bonnie x.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful twofers. I especially love the second one with the white poinsettias… so elegant. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, two beautiful cards that look so different. Love the white poinsettias and the awesome background in the first one. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeleteoh wow i adore BOTH versions of beautiful ombre wreath; i'm just glad you don't expect me to only choose one as favorite!!! ♥ thanks for joining our OMBRE fun at JINGLE BELLES!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your beautiful wreaths, Bon! They are now at the top of my to-CASE list! Both are so elegant and I love the backgrounds, too. Thank you for playing in the CAS Mix Up challenge! Hugs, Dolly (June GD) (I'm way behind, too!)
ReplyDeletebeautiful cas mf
ReplyDeletexx Karen
I love both of these cards Bonnie ...... I do like a festive wreath! xx
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about not needing it but buying it anyway Bonnie!! That's half of my craft room!! Both of these cards are so pretty with this 'had to have it' wreath - The card wreath with red berries ang gold sentiment look lovely against that interesting embossed background and your lighter wreath with the beautiful white poinsettias could even be a card for Easter with these colors - and another wonderful subtle embossed background! Thanks for playing with us!! xx
ReplyDeletetwo wonderful Christmas card, Bonnie. It turns out that this wreath from TH is really beautiful! I like both versions with blueberries and flowers equally. I even have the impression that white poinsettias can also be used in the spring version.
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