I've been absent from my stamp room for a few days but was anxious to get cracking on some cards for the upcoming week. First up is my card for the Merry Monday challenge, the challenge where we try to inspire you to get a head start on your Christmas cards. This week our challenge is brought to you by Bonnie who would like to see a wreath on your card.
As luck would have it, I don't actually own any wreath stamps but for years I've been getting by in the wreath department by using a snowflake stamp. That's right. I said snowflake stamp.
I don't want to steer you wrong and give the impression that I invented this, but some years ago I stumbled on a card that made a wreath out of continuously stamping a snowflake image in a circle. Well, I was so impressed by the wreath that I tucked the info away in my brain and take it out for occasions such as this! I've made this wreath lots of times and I love it!
This card was also inspired by the sketch at CAS(E) This Sketch (as was another card you will see later this week) because its classically clean lines are so perfect for a multitude of ideas.
There are some fabbo wreaths to be seen over at Merry Monday, so do be sure to check them out. I hope to see you in the gallery!
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies
Stamps: Snow Flurries, More Merry Messages (SU)
Paper: Kraft (Papertrey Ink); Mossy Meadow, Whisper White (SU)
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
Accessories: First Place Ribbon die (My Favorite Things); Banner Trio die (WPlus9); Berry Blend sequins (Avery Elle); burlap
This is so pretty! Love the wreath!
ReplyDeleteI like your wreath Jen, it looks kind of wispy!!
ReplyDeleteWreath stamp or not Jen, this is such a fabulous card, it turned out fabulous and I do not have one either! ;)
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning, Jen! I love this and the snowflake idea is brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteThose snowflakes mad a beautiful wreath! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI just love this card! I'll be digging through my snowflake stamps to try and duplicate your creation! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou don't need a wreath stamp when you can make this without! This is fantastic, Jen! One of the prettiest wreaths I've seen! Hope you have a creative week!
ReplyDeleteClever, clever, clever. I love your wreath. I'll have to try that myself. Do you lightly pencil in a circle first and follow that outline? Loved your card!
ReplyDeleteAren't you clever to make your own wreath..I would not have known it was not a wreath stamp. Perfect design for the sketch!
ReplyDeletevery nice and elegant !!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant way to use a snowflake stamp Jen! I'd have never have guessed. Love how you've used the sequins!
ReplyDeleteLove your snowflake wreath! So very clever Jen! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLovely Clean and Simple design! Your burlap banner was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteYou are too clever and whether it was your original idea or not, this is fabulous! A snowflake stamp for a wreath - who would have thought! Those "berries" look good enough to eat!
ReplyDeleteVery creative way to stamp your wreath. Looks amazing!
ReplyDeletewell...well...well...I don't have any wreath stamps either - THIS is a genius idea!! Love it Jen!
ReplyDeleteJen, super pretty design! Love how you created the wreath and use of buttons!! Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteOh my my this is the prettiest wreath ever !
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Jen, I love your creative wreath.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Jen! Love the touch of burlap!
ReplyDeleteDeanne :)
Such a creative wreath Jen and cute how you added the banner using burlap!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I cannot believe you made this wreath with a snowflake stamp!! It's lovely! I'm going to have to try this!!
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