Most of you know I love making Christmas cards. Here's one I sent last month, but never got posted. It's actually one of my favorites using the Hero Arts Holiday Greenery Edge die.
I actually think it can be used year round. For this card I watercolored with Zigs & added sparkle & shine to the berries. The card front is a light blue textured cardstock from a 12x12 piece I've had a long time & it's almost gone, unfortunately. The white area for the sentiment was too stark, so I very lightly colored it with a gray Zig & a wet brush--such a difference. The sentiment is a 2004 Penny Black stamp that's still one of my favorites. This is my last entry for
ABNH. I'm also entering
The Snippets Playground.
Next is a new card for next year using a favorite Christmas color combo of white, gold & red.
The Penny Black berry wreath & the edges of the card front were embossed with a gold glitter powder--beautiful in person.
The PB sentiment was stamped in red on a vellum strip & the panel was mounted with fun foam. Simple, classic & elegant--a style I'm always drawn to. I'm entering
ABC Christmas Challenge,
ATSM,
PBSC &
WAW.
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Greta, both cards are wonderful and perfect additions for the stash.
ReplyDeleteWow, Greta! Both your cards are fabulous! I love the die on the first one and the golden wreath on the second is stunning! Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very lovely, Greta! Pretty edge die on the first card. And, second card with the wreath is very elegant and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreta...both of your cards are so beautiful. I love that gorgeous border on the first card and those bits of red, so festive! Thank you so much for playing along with us at ATSM!
ReplyDeleteBoth are such beautiful CAS Christmas card designs. I love your style!
ReplyDeletetwo gorgeous creations, Greta - the gold berry is fantastic - love it!!
ReplyDeleteThey're both just wonderful Greta but the first one is my favorite, it's amazing! That light wash of gray on your sentiment strip was the perfect touch! Pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done and I love making Christmas cards too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I do like the pop of red on both cards and gold is very elegant~
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! I love making Christmas cards too, and since our winter is sooo long, I feel compelled to do so even in February or March! Maybe this is the year I will finally just go for it and start on my card pile a heap early :) These are both beautiful, Greta, I especially love the first one with that gorgeous border - so glad you shared! The gold and red is also a winning combo - so festive!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful CAS cards, Greta. xx
ReplyDeleteboth cards are beautiful, greta! clean and simple perfection!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing as always Greta! Thanks so much for playing along at A Blog named Hero!
ReplyDeleteSo Pretty!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
They're beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards! Love the clean design. Thanks for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card Greta and I love the way you colored the beautiful die cut! Great job and thank you for all your stunning entries for our challenge at A Blog Named Hero!
ReplyDeleteHi Greta
ReplyDeleteFabulous wreath card... love it ...
Thanks for joining us at PBSC
Hugs Sylvie x
Love both card Greta - so elegant. And the sentiment stamp is a keeper for sure! Special hugs to Fritz - I saw two similar dogs whilst walking Dudley last week - ha, he hid behind my legs. He's such a wimp at times!
ReplyDeleteSorry to take so long to comment - blame a white fluffy bundle called Dudley!
Hugs
Di xx
Beautiful cards Greta, hope you don't mind if I use some of your ideas xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. The wreath is lovely. Thank you for linking up at Addicted to Stamps and More - Holiday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWonderful christmas cards you have made, Greta. Love the one with the gold embossed wreath- very elegant. Thanks for sharing it with us at this years first challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDorte x
Beautiful cards Greta - love the sparkly gold embossing!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x
PS - Thanks also for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Gorgeous cards Greta :-) the gold embossing is stunning! very stylish and beautiful cards :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on the ABC Christmas Challenge 🎄
Luv
Lols x x x