My second card is one layer with fewer colored leaves, no splatters & very light sponging with Distress Ink antique linen.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Flourishes is Back & Rudolph Days Starts the 25th!
I was sad when Flourishes closed as they were one of my favorite companies. My collection hasn't been used much since then, but now Flourishes is back! The store is open with brand new sets & a lot of the old ones marked way down. I was inspired to use one of my favorite sets (retired at the time I won it) for my Rudolph Days GD card.
I began by embossing the gorgeous wreath in my new Stampendous powder called PEARLuster Moonstone on ivory cardstock. It is absolutely stunning in person! I have 3 Spectrum Noir colored Sparkle pens & finally opened the red & the green.
My first card is made from my practice image where I colored more of the leaves--decided it was good enough to make into a card. The ribbon is colored with gold WOS & the pine cones are done with a brown Faber-Castell big brush pen. I covered the ornaments in gold Stickles & sponged & splattered with Distress Ink gathered twigs before mounting the panel with rounded corners to a kraft card. I'm entering ATSM, CropStop & PB and More.
My second card is one layer with fewer colored leaves, no splatters & very light sponging with Distress Ink antique linen.
I had the One Layer Simplicity challenge in mind thinking this is a very classic image & sentiment--hopefully making my card qualify as old-fashioned or vintage. I'm also entering SSS Work it Wednesday & Word Art Wednesday. Hope I've inspired you to check out the new Flourishes & to enter Rudolph Days which runs from the 25th to the end of the month. Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.
My second card is one layer with fewer colored leaves, no splatters & very light sponging with Distress Ink antique linen.
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Wow Greta! How gorgeous! So very elegant! Love the shimmery gold detail!
ReplyDeletesuch classy wreaths, Greta - both are equally as pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is gorgeous, Greta.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wreath cards, Greta!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Greta. What a gorgeous wreath image. xx
ReplyDeleteStunning wreath stamp Greta. Two beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteVery elegant Christmas cards with the wreath, Greta!! Gorgeous shimmery detail!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the classic, vintage feel of this! So glad you joined us at OLS!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular cards Greta!! Wow is the shimmer ever pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards Greta! The image is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Great, the embossed wreaths are so elegant.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
Maarit
The beautiful embossing looks very sumptuous Greta and the coloured leaves and berries really pop from the wreath.
ReplyDeleteB x
Gorgeous work Greta well done, on sharing such a lovely stamp.
ReplyDeleteShaz in Oz.x
Hi Greta,
ReplyDeletesuch very gorgeous cards.
I love that very fab wreath stamp, and what you have created with it.
The colours are very beautiful, and what a great design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Back again Great because I totally missed our challenge in your post, so wanted to say many thanks for joining us at at Penny Black and More this month.
ReplyDeleteB x
Gorgous card Greta, love the embossed stamping and the lovely pop of colours xx
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous wreath ! I'm going to scroll down to see what I've missed lately (it's been VERY busy). Take good care, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful....love the elegant look you created!
ReplyDeletewow... that wreath has never looked so amazing!! super elegant design, greta!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. That wreath is stunning.
ReplyDeleteTwo absolutely gorgeous cards Greta and you wreath stamp is a beautiful image. Barbxx I
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Greta and I adore the pretty wreaths with their beautiful embossing. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wreath! Awesome one layer card!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis pearl lustre Moonstone is beautiful on this card. I am loving the sparkle and shimmer you have on this beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThe image is so lovely and your sparkle with the colouring and detailing is perfect.
Thanks for being part of my design Team. It is wonderful toknow I can count on you!L
I love them both! Your second card really has a bit of a vintage-y feel. Gorgeous work Greta, good to see you back at it!
ReplyDeleteThat moonlit embossing on that is so lovely. What a fabulous card. I can't believe it is the 25th (and then some) already. Goodness.
ReplyDeletethese are both beautiful!! i have the moonstone and don't use it often enough. thank you so much for playing along with us at penny black and more!
ReplyDeletelinda
A beautifully sparkly card Greta. I love the wreath image and you have done it justice with all the colouring and inking.
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering our challenge at Penny Black and More and good luck in our prize draw.
Shirley
Beautiful wreath stamp, I like both versions.
ReplyDeleteJean x
This is GORGEOUS, Greta. The embossing is amazing and the colors are stunning. Thanks so much for sharing your art and talents with us. Have a blessed and creative week.
ReplyDeleteKaren L
CropStop
WOW! What an elegant Christmas card, Greta! Thanks for joining us at ATSM.
ReplyDeletex Asha
This is so regal and festive with all the sparkle! I just love those rounded corners that add so much overall interest!
ReplyDeleteSparkle and shine, everything you need for Christmas. It's a beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteBoth are just lovely, and I must find some of the EP, as it's beautiful on this pretty wreath. Love that you've colored in some of the wreath elements as it added so much sparkle. But it's equally pretty with less coloring. Very dramatic with the ep that you've used. I like Flourish images too...I have some of the older clear stamps, but not bought any of the digis. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteStunning wreaths, Greta! The sparkle...oh my!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c