Today I am presenting a card for the PPA 231 Color Challenge. The colors are a bit tricky because they are quite similar. Take a look.
After much deliberation, I decided to use the stamp set Wonderous Wreath Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! in order to create a simple Christmas card. It is a bit nontraditional to create a wreath in blue tones but I decided it would be worth a try.
Details of my card –
- The Bermuda Bay cardbase is a standard size 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
- Increase the texture of my card by embossing with the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder.
- The wreath is framed with a Pool Party frame cut with an On Film Thinlit . I liked this because it kinda reminded me of a door with a window.
- If you look closely, you will notice that on the bottom of this frame, the sentiment from the Wonderous Wreath Stamp Set is stamped with Versa Mark Ink and Heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.
- The various layers of the wreath are stamped using one of the inks from the challenge. In addition, the bow and the hanger are stamped in Pool Party Ink. All of these pieces were cut out using the Wonderous Wreath Framelits.
- The wreath, the bow and the hanger are popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.
- Pearl Basic Jewels add the finishing touch. They are scattered around the wreath and adorn the 4 corners of my frame.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I would love to hear what you think of my card today. Your comments are important to me and I read each and every one of them.
Hugs,
Ginger
I like the blue…and I think the pearls are a really nice touch.
It is non-traditional but you took the challenge and did a great job! You are an artist! No matter the color combination given to you, you take it and make it beautiful and fun!
Love it Ginger especially the tilted Polaroid frame. TFS!
This looks like a difficult assignment but what a beautiful job you made out of it. This is gorgeous. I like the frame that makes it look like a window. I also like the embossing mat behind the window. You made these colors shine!
Ginger, this is by far your most beautiful creation in my opinion! What you did with these colors is amazing!
Loveitloveitloveit! Fits beautifully in the frame!
Thanks for such a nice comment Linda!
Hugs
Ginger
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Aw Mike, that is so incredibly sweet. Thank you so much!
Hugs,
Ginger
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Thanks for commenting Rae!
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Ginger
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Thanks for commenting Suzanne!
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Ginger
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How could one be blue with this lovely card? I think I love everything about it esp the angle thing! So different and so striking! The pearls are perfect on there! Great job!
WOW!! This card is AWESOME! So beautiful & the frame, the angle, the colors, everything is so gorgeous!