First of all, let me say what an HONOR it is to be a guest designer for the Color Challenge during September!!! WOW! First thing ANYONE has asked me to do here!! SCS must REALLY be hurting for talent, huh? ;)
Seriously, I was thrilled to be asked and to participate!!
I ADORE these colors! Grey is one of my fave colors to use for Christmas cards. It's so elegant and stately. Last Christmas, I found myself wanting to do cards with elements that took a little extra work, like this wreath. But there was WAY too much card to work with even after I finished this 2-1/2 inch wreath!! So, I cut the thing down to a perfect size. This way, I can create a more elaborate element and not have to worry about anything else.
I learned to make this wreath last Christmas HERE http://www.kittiekraft.com/paper-flo...-tutorial.html and while I'm STILL working on making it perfectly even, I can say that it's worth learning as the effect is spectacular!
Thanks for playing with us at the Color Challenge and I can't wait to see what you put together! HUGS!
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Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Mon, Sep 01, 2014 @ 7:41 PM
Carmen, this is a real beauty. I love all those wonderful little branches you have put together to make this wreath. Love those pink poinsettias too. Welcome to CC SEPT!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Mon, Sep 01, 2014 @ 7:46 PM
I LOVE it and admire your patience to do these! What a beautiful way to use the colors of the challenge. Congratulations on being guest designer too! Your poinsettias are gorgeous and I can't imagine working with something so miniscule and perfecting it the way you did!
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13898
Mon, Sep 01, 2014 @ 7:52 PM
Hi, Carmen! Congratulations on being a Gust Designer this month! Karen's right--such unnecessary worrying! Your card is spectacular. Love the wreath, and especially those little flowers. that poinsettia is wonderful!
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37075
Mon, Sep 01, 2014 @ 8:43 PM
this is a beautiful and elegant card Carmen-I have wanted to make one of these but never got around to it-you out it together so excellently-the poinsettia's are such a pretty finishing touch- welcome to the CC for September - your card will be a hit on our Pinterest board
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Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 23968
Mon, Sep 01, 2014 @ 9:13 PM
This is great Carmen, a lot of punching too! That glitter paper layer really sets off the entire card.
I am so excited to be a guest designer with you this month. Looking forward to more creations like this!
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92351
Mon, Sep 01, 2014 @ 9:31 PM
Beautiful Christmas card. I love gray bgs too...they aren't as harsh as black and make almost any color look better. Your wreath is fantastic...you did a LOT of punching to make it so lush and full. Your poinsettias are beautifully constructed too.