Friday, 21 November 2025

CAS Traditional Christmas


Hi everyone, today I would like to share a quick traditional Christmas card. As I mentioned I previous post I very recently acquired a couple of new sets of Craft Addictions UK dies - one of them is the wavy double stitch squares, which I absolutely adore and think is going to be incredibly useful. I die cut one out to have a look at, and immediately thought of making a CAS holly wreath - here it is.


I die cut my wavy stitched square, and created a circle by softly blending Pine Elements ink around a circle mask. I then stamped Lavinia holly to make a wreath, interspersed with 2nd generation Mini Holly and then added Mini berries. I coloured the berries with red Signo pen topped with red Sakura Stardust pen, then added fine white Posca highlights to the leaves. I stamped a Uniko sentiment inside the wreath, then matted the finished panel onto a 6” square card blank - job done! 

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Stamps: Lavinia Holly, Mini Holly, Mini Berries; Uniko Christmas Wishes;
Media: Lavinia Elements ink (Pine); Versafine Clair (Rainforest, Strawberry, Nocturne); Signo pen (red); Sakura Stardust pen (red); Posca pen (white);
Tools: Craft Addictions UK Wavy Double Stitch Square dies; Lavinia acetate circle mask.

Challenges I would like to enter: 

ABC Christmas - X is for X-Stitch (or any stitching)
(My holly and berry wreath is along the same lines as a previous card here)
Crafty Gals’ Corner #272 - ‘Tis the Season
Creatalicious #295 - Anything Goes with option Christmas in Traditional Colours
The Holly and Ivy #196 - Anything Christmas Goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursdays (November) - All About Words (3rd entry)
Paper Funday #82 - Anything Goes with option Merry and Brigh(2nd entry)
Simply Clean and Simple (November) - Holidays/Winter (2nd entry)
Try It On Tuesday - Get Ready For Christmas (2nd entry)
Word Art Wednesday #726/727 - Anything Goes (3rd entry)

The Christmas card pile is gradually getting bigger now, though I can feel a few batch makes coming on! 

Take care, and thanks for visiting.
Hugs,

12 comments:

Chris said...

A gorgeous stamped wreath- the lovely new stitched die frames it beautifully, love the finished result.
xx

Beccy said...

Your wreath is beautiful Pauline, such festive colours. I like the fabulous sentiment you added to the centre too.
Cheers,
Beccy

crafty-stamper said...

Love the beautiful stamped wreath and love the new die.
Carol x

Mrs.B said...

A lovely stamped wreath Pauline, and that's another lovely die cut frames.
Thanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday. Avril xx

Aquarius said...

I do love to see a traditional wreath for Christmas and this one is made extra special by being on your new stitched detail die cut background. A handy die set to have

Ellibelle said...

Love how you made up the wreath with all the little stamps and a great sentiment font! And also loving the stitched frame die. I have a similar set called "wonky stitches" but mine is for rectangular cards. It's been a while since I used it but may have to do so soon as I love the look!

Sarn said...

A lovely new stitch die creating a great border for your lovely wreath. xxx

Darlene said...

Oh Pauline ... your wreath is absolutely beautiful! Awesome holiday card! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Simply Clean & Simple Co-Owner

Mia said...

Beautiful Christmas card! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Try it on Tuesday. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for Try it on Tuesday
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

Lori Turner said...

This is stunning Darlene!! Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge for our CAS week xoxoxo

Donna Walls said...

Gorgeous CAS design and the Wavy Edge die is a staple for any stash. Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Funday Challenge and we invite you to share again soon. Happy Thanksgiving!
Donna xx
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Julie said...

Stunning CAS card. Thanks for joining in with our challenge over at the Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge.