I started by making the wreath, which is pretty easy. You just draw two circles, one inside the other and cut it out, then wrap string around it, as if you were making a pompom. I decided to use a couple of yards each time because I had a cat wafting a paw at me and eyeing the ball of string with malicious intent, crafting with a mischievous cat is not for the faint hearted.
I also cut another circle on kraft card and one out of the music sheet which I glued together then attached the wreath to that using a glue gun as string can be somewhat stubborn. The patterned papers have all been distressed before layering. I then set about cutting out the dies, for the poinsettia I used the music sheet, again adhering kraft card behind it because its really flimsy, then inked them using various shades of red, brown and green and a few white paint splatters... just because!
The reindeer was an after thought and actually I really like him nestled amongst all the other die cuts and that's it, my fussy throw everything at it especially for my Mom.
Challenge Links...
Holly and Ivy - Anything Goes Christmas
Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes Christmas
Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes with Dies
Craft Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes Christmas
Pixies Crafty Workshop - Use Snippets (yup lots)
Supplies: 8x8" card base, My Mind's Eye Holly Jolly patterned paper, BG Wassail snippets, Tim Holtz tattered poinsettia & mini Holiday greens dies, MB dandelion die, unbranded reindeer die and sentiment, green satin ribbon from local Haberdashery, music sheets (purchased from local charity shop), Tim Holtz distress inks in vintage photo/tea dye and various Whispers ink pads in reds and greens and Stickles for a bit of sparkle.
beautiful card that I am sure your mum will love. Clever idea with the wreath and string and your lovely scene backed with the music paper...love it! x
ReplyDeleteI think it's gorgeous - all the elements work beautifully and I love how you've used music paper.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with this wonderful card Claire, such carefully chosen die cuts and the reindeer looks very happy!! Your Mum will love it xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Claire. I love the poinsettia made with the music paper. It sounds like you Mum will think it's just perfect! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a super Christmas card and great that you've made it to suit the recipient - something worth remembering!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Claire! I just love that you coloured the music paper - why have I never thought to do that - and then cut the poinsettias as well! Wonderful
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Di xx
Your mom has good taste! :) I'm a kitchen sink kinda cardmaker and this has me googley eyed! I love the string wreath and the beautiful flower. Baking on kraft was a smart idea. This has all of my happy Christmas elements combined, a true winning design! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteYour mom is going to love every glimpse she has of this lovely card! I just love that wreath you created - so clever and pretty!
ReplyDeleteAw Claire, loved this post, big Aussie sunshiny hugs for your mum too... I think this is a stunning card.
ReplyDeleteI’m funny, I love CAS, but I also love fussy too. So always do both, have no fixed style at all in my crafting, can fly off at any tangent!!!! :D
Shaz in Oz.x
I love it and I'm sure she will. Though it's busy it all tones and works together rather than fighting. The foliage corner is just lovely and I'd never thought of wrapping string like that, with or without cat help. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and I'm sure your Mum will be truly impressed with this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers.
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Carol x
Gorgeous card, thanks for sharing with us at the Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge xx
ReplyDeletelove your throw everything at the card card - it is beautiful - I am sure it makes her smile
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers
Barb Housner (DT)
It's fantastic Claire. I'm sure your Mum will be over the moon when she sees it. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteso many wonderful details on your project - love it - thanks for joining us at the Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge
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