Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Christmas Cheer Wreath

Hi all - beautiful Wednesday in Minnesota and I'm indoors making cards, go figure.... Back today with my Merry Monday card - just this week and next for their Summer Link-up and then the Merry Makers will be back on September 4th.

Merry Monday
and August!!

I had some loose wreath pieces laying around and, during my crafty clean-up, I'm trying to use some of this random stuff. I layered two wreath and added some extra leaves. The die cut bow ended up on another project weeks ago so I added some patterned twill ribbon. I scored a few lines above the sentiment (hard to see in the photo) for some texture. This fits Challenge 244 to use a wreath on your card.

Supplies: Paper - DCWV A2 card, scraps of various greens
Sentiment stamp - Hero Arts CL890 Holiday Greetings
Die - Tim Holtz Alterations Holiday Wreath
Other - foam tape, Copic Markers, Michael's dome gems, craft ribbon

Ugh - had to make another sympathy card today; a friend's dad passed away after a brief illness. Luckily I had stamped several sets of fuchsia flowers when I made a previous card so I just made a duplicate of that design. Then I made another Christmas card I'll be sharing in the near future. Now it's time to take inventory for September occasions - there are a bunch coming up so I'll need to get busy on those cards! How far in advance do you make your cards? Just curious - I try for at least a couple weeks, usually a month, ahead.

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out Merry Monday to keep up that Christmas card production!!


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5 comments:

  1. BettyAugust 23, 2017 at 7:44 PM

    wow - all those leaves look fantastic! cute card

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  2. RosemaryAugust 23, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    your wreath is absolutely fabulous, linda!! great card!!

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  3. LinAugust 23, 2017 at 9:45 PM

    A beauty of a wreath, Linda, and the red sequin/berries and the pretty ribbon are lovely additions.! I generally check a month ahead for upcoming events that I'll need cards for.

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  4. JeanAugust 24, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    This wreath is on my wish list! Beautiful use of the die set! Sorry to hear about your friend's father.

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  5. GretaAugust 25, 2017 at 12:17 AM

    I love wreaths & yours is so full & beautiful, Linda--love the ribbon & the score lines!

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