Hi Everyone, my DT card today is for
This month, we would love to see your cards with the theme chosen by Anesha
Red & Green
I love red and green for Christmas, so traditional. With things as they were for me at the time of making this month's cards, all before hubby's passing. I used my subscription magazine again for inspiration by Nicky Gilbert.
I stamped the wreath, then coloured it with DI's. I tried some white pens for the berries, but they didn't give the impact I wanted, so I used tiny pearls. Next, I stamped the sentiment and cut it at an angle.
I then went looking for red and green paper, none suitable in my paper pads, so I went into my files and found this red and green tartan, which I felt was perfect, I hope you agree. I printed it and layered it onto green card, the wreath was placed onto that and all placed onto the base card. It is pure luck the reds match with the inks and printing.
wreath and sentiment - Altenew Christmas Wreath
a Magazine Freebie SCP 275
inks - Distress Inks, barn door, evergreen bough,
paper - Dovecraft - Winter Blooms (very old)
pearls - The Range
The wonderful stamps for our prizes this month.
Stamp and die from Visible Image, plus a surprise second prize of an A4 stamp set.
The tartan does indeed compliment the wreath beautifully embellished with the little pearls.
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This is a beautiful card Faith, the tartan background is perfect and I do love to see a pretty wreath, gorgeous.
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Beautiful card and wreath with all the little pearls-the tartan background is just perfect.
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The tartan background looks wonderful with the Christmas wreath, and the little pearls set it off perfectly xx
ReplyDeleteWell you know your tartains - perfect match and I bet it was your subconscious, heehee. A really pretty card! XOX
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Faith. I love the tartan background.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're doing okay following your hubby's passing. Thinking of you.
Liz xx
Oh yes, I love that tartan. Such a gorgeous card. Well done xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tartan background and lovely wreath stamp, fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Faith, the pearls for the berries are gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteLove the traditional colours Faith and the pearls are a perfect finishing touch - it’s a beautiful design xx
ReplyDeleteoh what a beautiful wreath and the tartan does complement it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI like a Christmas wreath and have five I have made dotted around the house. This card is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to here about your hubby. My thoughts are with you at this time. Kate xx
LOVE this tartan card with the mistletoe wreath Faith. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath, the tiny pearls make perfect berries and the tartan gives a lovely traditional feel to this. So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing; it can be such a stressful time, I hope your crafting gives you some “me time” that allows you some little periods of calm.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Faith. The lovely wreath against the plaid just says "Christmas"!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty - love the tartan and the wreath! CarolG
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