Hi everyone, I’ve been trying to make a few last minute Christmas cards, so have been seeking designs which are effective without being too complicated. I decided on a snowflake wreath as they are straightforward, but in my opinion very pretty with the Lavinia snowflake stamps.
I die cut a square of white stamping card using my wavy stitched square die, and created a circle by blending Stormy Sky Distress Oxide ink around a circle mask. I then stamped a variety of snowflakes to form a wreath, using various shades of blue and pink Versafine Clair. At the start I hadn’t decided what I would put inside the wreath, but I decided on a focal sentiment by Penny Black. Finally I added some teeny gems to the snowflake centres, and matted the finished piece onto a card blank.
Stamps: Lavinia Large Snowflakes, Small Snowflakes, Snowflakes; Penny Black
Media: Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink (Stormy Sky); Versafine Clair (Medieval Blue, Bluue Belle, Very Peri, Arctic, Baby Pink, Hawthorn Rose;
Tools: Craft Addictions UK Wavy Double Stitched Square die.
Challenges I would like to enter:
12 Months of Christmas #129 - Anything Goes Christmas (3rd entry)
613 Avenue Create (December) - Anything Goes with option Sparkle and Shine (2nd entry)
A Place to Start (December) - Anything Goes with option Winter Things (2nd entry)
As You Like It - Festive Creations
Cardz 4 Galz #265 - Christmas Sparkle - TOP 3
Christmas Kickstart #105 - If It’s Christmassy Link It Up! (3rd entry)
Crafts Galore Encore #142 - Anything Goes
Four Seasons (December) - Anything Goes Winter (2nd entry)
Girlz Creative Christmas #154 - Anything Goes Christmas (2nd entry)
Peace On Earth #101 - Anything Christmas Goes (2nd entry)
Simon Says (Wednesday) - Sparkle and Shine
Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Christmas
Word Art Wednesday #728/729 - Anything Goes (4th entry)
Take care, and thanks for visiting.
Hugs,
19 comments:
A beautiful snowflake card, I actually have some snowflake wrapping paper in these same colors that I love!
Thank you for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons and Peace On Earth!
Diane FS, POE Co-Owner
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Absolutely beautiful snowflake wreath-love the colour combination.
Carol x
A gorgeous card. I love how you've played with the stamps and inks to create the wreath. The circle on the background is perfect to frame the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.
A beautiful snowflake wreath which shows of the lovely large sentiment perfectly
A beautiful wreath in winter colours. xxx
I know that feeling very well effective without being too complicated. What a great way of putting it. Anyway this design works brillinatly. I love it. Whilst I have made some progress with my Christmas cards, I am not done yet, but all those that need posting are done xx
A beautiful and very effective design and really loving this color combo too! So great to see you at the Four Seasons challenge!
Gorgeous design, Pauline. The sentiment makes a beautiful focal point.
Liz xx
Gorgeous & whimsical snowflake card! Thank you for sharing with us @ 613 Avenue Create.
Pauline, I absolutely love what you’ve done with these snowflake stamps. The masking is a wonderful idea. Not only does it create a wreath-like shape, but it really makes the snowflakes pop. Those little rhinestones add the perfect finishing touches. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely card with us at Word Art Wednesday!
Your wreath is absolutely stunning and I like the faux stitching along the edges.
Lia DT TSOC
a beautiful stamped wreath in such lovely colours- and just the right amount of festive sparkle.
Thanks for joining in at Crafty Calendar
Chris
x
WOW Pauline your snowflake card is so beautiful, I love your wreath, the colours and your faux stitching.
Hugs
Anke
Perfect in every way!
We're always thrilled to see each entry arrive in our mailbox at 613 Avenue Create.
We do hope you'll return!
Wishing you the very best of luck with your entry.
Warm Wishes, Jackie,
DT member at 613 xx
You really are so clever with your shading, Pauline. This is stunning, and I love your colour choice too. Thanks for playing at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x
Oh Pauline, this is so beautiful! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at the Sisterhood of Crafters, Four Seasons & Peace on Earth challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Sisterhood of Crafters Owner
Four Seasons Co-Owner
Peace on Earth Co-Owner
Your cards are always so lovely and such an inspiration. Thanks for joining my challenge at Cardz4galz. Love Dawn x
Just Beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana
thank you for sharing your creation with us at A Place to Start Challenge, Happy Holidays! See you next year
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