Sparkle Creations runs a Christmas Card challenge on their blog. This week they posted a photo of the most beautifully decorated exterior of a house as inspiration. I chose the front gate with a wreath hanging on it as my specific inspiration. Here is the photo:
I embossed white cardstock with stripes to mimic the white pickets of the gate and made a wreath using a circle made from Nesties and many pine branches punched from a variety of scraps of green dp. The wreath in the photo is covered in red and white baubles so I used pearls to represent them - which is perfect because sequins or pearls are this week's challenge for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, so I'm entering it in that challenge too.
I debated putting a sentiment on the card front but decided it would spoil the effect and the simplicity.
The card is also for my June quota in the SCS Christmas Card Challenge.
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 GMT Views: 4141
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Registered: December 14, 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK Posts: 2434
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 @ 8:35 AM
Susan, this is a gorgeous CAS Christmas card, perfect for our challenge this week! I love the crisp white embossing and the beautiful pearl decorated wreath! Thanks so much for playing along with us again at 52 {C}CT, please come back soon! Ruth x
Registered: May 10, 2009 Location: Northville, MI but used to be Wales Posts: 299
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 @ 11:04 PM
Absolutely lovely! I do like the texture with the embossed background and the sweet pearls on the wreath. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!
Registered: May 9, 2006 Location: So Calif Posts: 1219
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 @ 7:45 AM
Oh WOW--I will be trying my hand at this one--always on the lookout for wonderful Christmas cards as I make mine and my granddaughter's who got me into stamping then bailed. LOL