Hello, and welcome to another Friday, a new month, and a new Christmas Spirit Challenge from Flourishes!
This challenge will run through October, so you’ll have plenty of time to enter for a chance to win the Flourishes Christmas stamp set of your choice. The idea this month is to choose one stamp set and make two cards with two entirely different looks. Please check Flourishes SCS Forum or the Newsletter for further details.
I chose Seasonal Wreaths for my two cards.
I love this twiggy wreath (Seasonal Wreaths) and I thought, perhaps, I could make some quick cards with it. Funny how they look like they should have been fairly quick cards, but I managed to stretch out the process interminably. One card is done up on shimmery white cardstock with velvet and satin, rhinestones, glitter, and touches of gold. I cut lots of Spellbinders shapes, embossed the wreath in gold, Cuttlebug embossed a snowflake panel, and stamped a burgundy Damask panel. The "Merry Christmas” is from the Holiday Greetings set.
Stamps: Seasonal Wreaths, Holiday Greetings, Damask Paper: Shimmery white, brushed metallic red, metallic gold Ink: Versamark, burgundy, Copics for coloring bow Accessories: Ribbons, rhinestones, gold trim (all from Flourishes), light gold embossing powder, Stickles Xmas Red glitter glue, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Circle, Labels Four, Snowflake Wonder, and Double Ended Tags, Word Window punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
The second card is a masculine version, which was much less time consuming than the fussy, fancy card (whew!). The wreath is embossed with brown EP, and the red berries on both wreaths are dots of Xmas Red Stickles. I added a cluster of punched twiggy branches under the ribbon knot and glittered them with Stardust Stickles. I cut into my new BasicGrey Jovial paper for this card, too. Gorgeous papers in that collection, as well as these with a somewhat masculine, outdoorsy look.
Stamps: Seasonal Wreaths, Holiday Greetings Paper: CTMH Pepperwood, Bazzill tan, Flourishes Classic Ivory, BasicGrey Jovial designer paper Ink: Versamark, Adirondack Sandal, Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red Accessories: Ribbon, red Nailheads (from Flourishes), Martha Stewart branch punch, Stickles glitter, brown embossing powder, Spellbinders Classic Circle and Double Ended Tags, Word Window punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
I know you’ll see some pretty cards when you visit the rest of the team:
Thank you so much for stopping by! I’ll return tomorrow with something for World Cardmaking Day. Have a wonderful weekend!
Very pretty cards! I purchased this set, so I love the card inspiration that you have provided. It is always fun to see what you talented designers come up with. Keep on inspiring!
Posted by: Peachy Wessels | 10/01/2010 at 12:25 AM
I cannot tell you how wonderful I think your two cards are! They are both so beautiful!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | 10/01/2010 at 01:51 AM
This will be so much fun!! Your cards are just beautiful!
Posted by: Karen W | 10/01/2010 at 03:05 AM
Oh, I just love both of these, but I'm finding myself drawn to the "masculine" version. I'd call it the "warm, earthy" version!
Posted by: Broni | 10/01/2010 at 06:41 AM
Gorgeous cards Leslie!!!
Posted by: Nancy Brown | 10/01/2010 at 06:43 AM
Oh Leslie, that's so smart how you've stamped both wreaths! Wow! Love your nestie work on the velvet card. And the masculine version is so great with those papers and the branches under the ribbon!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 10/01/2010 at 07:34 AM
I have to say that this is one of my favorite sets and I have yet to use it.. I LOVE the fact that you chose two different colors for the branches and showcased them on these cards.. love the patched background too.. great work Leslie..Have a super weekend with lots of Wally kisses..:)
Posted by: Dawn B. | 10/01/2010 at 07:50 AM
Both of your cards are just fabulous, Leslie!
Posted by: Linda E | 10/01/2010 at 07:52 AM
Leslie these are so pretty!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 10/01/2010 at 10:54 AM
Oh these are BEAUTIFUL!!! I love, love your cards a nd those wreaths are just Perfection! :) Great job!
Posted by: Amanda H | 10/01/2010 at 04:15 PM
Leslie, these are stunning!! I love both of these but the truth is I would love any version you make!!
Posted by: Becca Feeken | 10/01/2010 at 06:21 PM
Gorgeous set of cards! Fabulous colours and details. Love the wreath in dark and light...never thought to try light colours, but it looks awesome!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | 10/01/2010 at 06:29 PM
I can't think of any other way to describe these two cards other than... pure class! Fabulous job Miss Leslie coming up with two beauties!
Posted by: Julie Koerber | 10/01/2010 at 06:37 PM
Wonderful cards - love them both!!!
Posted by: Tera | 10/01/2010 at 08:09 PM
It's really wonderful.
How one stamp can look so differend :)
Well done.
Posted by: Renkata | 10/01/2010 at 10:47 PM
How creative of you Leslie!! I love the two looks! You have such a way of inspirng me in looking at your art work. Every time I visit, I just want to Stamp, stamp, stamp! Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend!
Posted by: velta | 10/01/2010 at 10:54 PM
Oh Wow you did it, they don't look anything alike, both terrific cards!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 10/03/2010 at 04:53 AM
Both cards are gorgeous!!I hope you are having a great weekend!
Posted by: Dee Jackson | 10/03/2010 at 07:47 AM