It's been a long week, I'm still under the weather with vertigo, unfortunately. I think it's caused by allergies. Hopefully the cooler weather will come with showers to make everything fresh and new again, including me! New and feeling much better would be a great forecast to me.
I couldn't decide if my wreath would be for fall or Christmas. In all, I ditched the fall-ish one and went with my take #2 which has a more evergreen vibe, possibly for Christmas. You will have to see what you think.
I used my lovely Concord & 9th card stock in colors of Artichoke and Juniper for the leaves, and Nectar and Sorbet for the bow and card panel. I really love the way the greenish blue and the olive colors combined nicely for the wreath. The etched Build A Wreath Dies and Garden Wreath Add-ons from Spellbinders were used to create a variety of twigs, sprigs and leaves meticulously arranged for the wreath. Berries were added with Gold Luxe drops from Nuvo that have iridescent shine.
Although I like the result, this card was a bit too fiddly to create. It is my first time using the dies, so as NBUS (never-been-used-schtuff) the card will be heading over to the gallery at Darnell's. I was also inspired to play at Tic Tac Toe challenge where I chose the options of Wreath, Free, and Matching Envelope.
It was enjoyable coordinating the envelope, and not something I usually think about.
That wraps up my week, hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Be yourself
Have delight in your craft
Make something beautiful!
2 comments:
This is lovely, Cindy! The drops you added make it more of a holiday card to me. But the colors, sweet bow and pretty wreath would work any time of year for several occasions! Sure hope you're feeling better soon!
It looks like a lot of cutting and gluing to put the wreath together, but the outcome is sooo pretty! I really love the bow and the colors. I totally see this as a holiday card. Love that bit of pretty on the envelope flap, too. I sure hope the vertigo goes away soon. It's been rather long lasting!
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