Monday, July 13, 2015

Sweet Stamps- Traditional Christmas Colors

The Sweet Stamps challenge to use Traditional Christmas Colors.

 And, what could be more traditional than Red and Green. I had fun making this card- I have seen many versions of a wreath on a door, and I thought this Globecraft Piccolo Classy Circle Frame would look great as a wreath.  I used Mossy Glen Enamel EP on the frame/wreath. I added Red Rhinestones on the frame.
 The wreath hanger is from the GP Braided Border set- from a waste piece of the borders.

I used the center (waste) piece of the set and cut it down, then embossed it with the 24 K Gold Enamel EP. (look between the braids). I embossed it twice- and TIP- make sure the embossing is totally cool before you apply the next layer of Enamel EP Adhesive.

 The Merry Christmas sentiment was also embossed using the 24K Gold Enamel EP.

The ribbon was white and gold- and I used Copic Sketch markers R37 and R39 to color over it and turned it Red to match my Traditional Colors card.

Please come over to the Sweet Stamps challenge blog and see the inspiration from the other Sweet Stamps DT members. We'd love to have you join us : )

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

22 comments:

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Ahhh, Shelley well done n making a Christmas card!! Should post it on CCM. Love the wreath with hearts etc, well done!
Thanks for popping over too, Shaz in Oz.x

{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}

Donna said...

This is such an awesome card, Shelly! Love the wreath and how you made the card look like a door. Such a great Christmas card. Thanks for sharing it. Hope you have a wonderful week. We are traveling this week and visiting our son in Maryland.

Unknown said...

What a sweet Christmas card. Love the details you used on your door and thanks for the tip to let the embossing powder cool before adding the next layer.

Stef H said...

this is stunning. i need to work on xmas cards as i have an order for 100! shoot me now - LOL. better yet, someone better find mojo.... fast! LOL.

that humidity was just oppressive, but no storms in sandwich. i tell you, i live in GOD'S VALLEY! the stormy skies were gorgeous tho.

a week of heat i'll take, then back to the 70's i hope!

have a great week.

hugs :)

Ginny Maxam said...

What a pretty card!! Love it!!
And Yes Shaz is write please post on CCM!!
Hugs,
Ginny

Pamellia said...

What an amazing Christmas card Shelly! I really love that doily circle that you used for the wreath, so unique and glittery! Making the background look like a door is so clever and I adore the traditional red and green! hugs :)

Karli said...

I luv your card! It's so joyful & inviting, it makes me want to knock :) I think the die makes a fabulous wreath- good eye! Have a great day Shelly!

jimlynn said...

So pretty Shelly! Looks just like a door at Christmas. Love it.
Lynn

Donna K said...

Gorgeous card Shelly! I find myself dragging my heels when it comes to the Christmas season, but this is certainly beautiful. Love the wreath and door hanger you created. Hope you have a great day! xx Donna K

Lisa said...

What a creative, gorgeous card this is!! The wreath looks amazing!! I love how you decorated it!! Absolutely beautiful!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

This is beautiful!!! I love the red door and the whole wreath idea!

Unknown said...

Very Sweet, and too soon...he he. I can't start thinking about Christmas Cards yet.....

Anne Temple said...

Love your Christmas door and wreath! Fabulous Christmas card Shelly!

NanaConnie said...

I really love wreath cards, Shelly, and this one is so creative! Now you have me looking at my circular dies in a whole different light. :-D Love the traditional colors.

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous!! So loving your Christmas in July Shelly!

Desire Fourie said...

Shelly this is such a festive Christmas design and the bow the perfect finishing touch.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

*Vicki* said...

What a beautiful design Shelly!! Love how it looks like a Christmas wreath on a door! :)

kel Acopan said...

this is so cute!! i thought you used a wreath die... never would have thought it wasn't one!! great job getting ahead on christmas cards... i need to do the same thing!!

Sandy Fredrick said...

Awesome design, I love how you used the Piccolo frame for the wreath. Sweet!!

Penny said...

Very clever to use that die cut as a wreath! And your design looks like it is hung on a door! Love this! :^)
Hugs, Penny

Lynn McAuley said...

What a pretty Christmas wreath on your red holiday door!! Great holiday design, Shelly!

Barb said...

This is awesome. Love the wreath.