Saturday 4 June 2016

Happy Little Stampers Christmas card





Hello everyone and welcome to the June Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge, and the theme this month is 'twine'


I bet you have some twine in your stash - it seems much more popular than ribbon these days, so why not pull it out and join in with us this time. I had lots of baker's twine and I decided to use it to make a wreath for my card




I started by cutting a circle frame with a couple of Spellbinder circle dies, and I coated each side with some 2 way glue. I threaded the twine onto a needle and began going round the frame as if I was making a pom pom. I went round 2/3 times and ended up with this:-


I took a panel of white card, embossed the sentiment from Happy Little Stampers Mixed Christmas Sentiments in red, and then passed it through my Ebosser with the Papertrey Ink Canvas Impression Plate. I added a strip of patterned paper and a thin strip of red card and then raised this on the base card with some fun foam.


I added some red and white pearls to the wreath, stamped and fussy cut a bow hanger, and arranged this over the wreath to finish it off.




Why not go over to the Happy Little Stampers blog to see some inspiration from the team before pulling out your twine and joining in with us this month.

I'm taking my card to play at




Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Carol x

21 comments:

Sarah said...

A brilliant use for twine Carol, your wreath is so clever!! Love the addition of the border too, a lovely touch. The men in my life bought me a Tassimo a few Christmases ago and if I am feeling indulgent I really enjoy the caramel macchiato...yum!! xx

Joyce said...

Love this fantastic twine wreath. So very clever and festive.

BożenA said...

I love your idea on this card. When I saw her for the first time, I was enraptured by it. A beautiful wreath and perfectly matched side border strips. Great idea.
Hugs, a nice Sunday.
BozenA

Mac Mable said...

Such a fun idea. Love the CAS effect and the fabulous interest you've created on this card x

Rachel Jolley said...

Oh I really like your card, what a super idea and one that I intend to use too, thank you for sharing!

Sue said...

What a fab idea to use some twine up Carol! fabulous wreath and lovely card too..lots of huggles Sue xx

MaryH said...

Love the way you've interpreted the Twine theme to make this lovely red & white wreath. Adding the 'ornaments' created so much extra dimension to an already beautiful idea. The striped border is delightful with the white card front, drawing the eye even more to the splendid wreath! TFS

Darnell said...

Excuse me? Can you see me? I'm typing this with my chin on my keyboard and lemme tell you, it's not easy! Carol, this is a masterpiece! WOWOWWOWOWOWOW!! Hugs, Darnell

Nora Noll said...

Oh Carol!! this is AMAZING!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. Fabulous design!!!

Loll said...

So sweet!! Love your twine wreath ... very creative and fun. The texture from your plate adds some nice texture to the background too. Fantastic card Carol!! xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A super decoration for the front of this Christmas card, lovely texture and beautiful red and white theme.
Lorraine

lostinpaper said...

Oh what a clever twine idea! And I'm so jealous, Christmas cards already, that's so amazing!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is so sweet and fun! I love it!

Marybeth said...

Wow, this is really STUNNING, Carol! Love that twine wreath and your gorgeous background ! Embossed so perfectly!

Sandra H said...

This is just the cutest card ever and just perfect for our challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge "To use TWO DIE'S" good luck and hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx

Diane Jaquay said...

Oh this is a stunner, Carol!!! I adore your sweet twine wreath and the layout of this card is just PERFECT!!

Babs said...

Fabulous use of twine, love the CAS about your card too thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Sparkles Christmas hope to see you next time ..

Hugs Babs DT member x

Catchy Sketch said...

Wow! What a great idea with this gorgeous wreath!

Debbie said...

Beautiful creation. Love the dies you've used and the fab twine you've used too.. thanks for joining in with us over at Sparkles Christmas. Good luck.hugs xxxx

Susi said...

Your Twine Wreath turned out gorgeous! Love that you left the rest of your card with a lot of open space ... definitely made the wreath the center of attention!

Susi said...

Your Twine Wreath turned out gorgeous! Love that you left the rest of your card with a lot of open space ... definitely made the wreath the center of attention!

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