Here's the inspiration photo ...
You can see that I HAD to include the beautiful black and white check pattern. Don't you love it??!! :) I also created a 3D wreath like the one hanging on the wall of the photo. I included two different leaves in different shades of green (also shaded with ink) and white half pearls to represent the white flowers on the wreath.
I gave a nod to the galvanized steel containers with my matte silver strip beside the check pattern, as well as the matte silver sentiment banner.
For the wreath, I used two leaf dies to alternate around a circle frame. I shaped the thicker leaves with my stylus to give it more dimension. Both sets of leaves have been sponged with darker shades of green ink. I used white half pearls to add the finishing touch.
Close-up ...
Thanks to Michele from Inspired By for this fun challenge!!
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Stamps: Snowglobe Sentiments (My Favorite Things - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Old Olive card stock (SU!); Always Artichoke card stock (SU!), matte silver card stock (unknown)Ink: Black Soot distress ink; Old Olive and Always Artichoke inks (SU!); Versamark
Accessories: Plaid stencil (Tim Holtz), sponges, circle nestabilities (Spellbinder - retired); Leaves die (C.C. Designs - retired); Pine Needles die (unknown), white half pearls, white embossing powder, heat tool
Challenges:
Inspired by Challenge #IB189 - All the Peels
Love, love, love your awesome wreath, my friend! The two different greeneries add wonderful depth and the white pearls add such elegance! You had the perfect paper too! Thanks so much for being my dear friend for this challenge! XOXO
ReplyDeleteLOLL! Bonnie was so wonderful to send our challenge across the country into Canada - and I couldn't be more grateful, and please that you two played cards with Inspired By this week!
ReplyDeleteI DO love the black and white of your 'ribbon', but also your attention to detail - shaping those sweet leaves, and using matte silver card truly represents those bits of tin perfectly!
Thanks again, my friend! It means the world to us!
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I love the fresh green and the black and white check. A beautiful card Loll.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Gorgeous 3D wreathe and black and white plaid panel, Lolly. I Love your CAS design and touches of silver. I am off to check out Bonnie's card too. TFS..Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteFirst off I'm in love with the inspirational photo, my eye went to the buffalo check and wreath as well. I love your take on this photo Loll, the check pattern paper is perfect and so eye catching. It is perfect for that beautiful wreath you made! Love the pearls on it too, it mimic's the flowers on the inspiration photo. I also love how you gave a little nod to the galvanized container with your sentiment strip. So beautiful! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI do love a wreath and, OMG, the black plaid! I see soft green leaves under the wreath, too. A nice touch! Really beautiful, Loll!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll! I love your black and white plaid on the side and the thin strip of silver...it really sets off that wreath just beautifully!! Lovely, lovely card and so glad you and Bonnie played along with the challenge together...crafty friends are the best!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous take on the inspiration photo, Loll! I love the way you worked in the black and white cloth with your stencilling and the metallic objects with your silver strip! And what a beautiful wreath!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, I love your black gingham and the silver is the perfect touch for adding in that bit of "metal"! Heart Hugs, Col
ReplyDeleteI love all the dimension on your wreath, Loll, and the pearls are wonderful substitutes for berries. That black plaid adds a bit of drama to your card.
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed that plaid was a stencil! I swore it was designer paper. It's so crisp! It's such a perfect contrast to your wonderful wreath, something I tried once and lost patience. Beautiful card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy yo accepted Bonnie's invitation to play along, Loll! And oh my goodness, what a fabulous card! Love the plaid and your pretty little wreath. Thanks so much for joining us at IB!
ReplyDeleteYour colour combination is striking! Love this beautiful design; gorgeous card!♥
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing, Loll! The use of the plaid and the perfect tone of green -- truly wonderful
ReplyDeleteWOW - love how you have used the inspiration photo to create this gorgeous card Loll - and great that you had fun with Bonnie as you made it
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Blessings
Maxine
Such a gorgeous festive wreath Loll. What a lovely concept for a challenge too. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your wreath, it looks so clean and fresh and the black and white check down the side is just perfect. Gorgeous card! xx
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! Love this card...the sweet wreath and the pearls along with the CAS design...just wonderfully balanced! Thank you for playing along!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the black and white plaid and your wreath is beautiful. I love the addition of pearls instead of flowers.
ReplyDeleteThat check pattern is fabulous and gives such gorgeous contrast to your wreath, excellent xx
ReplyDeleteSimply adore this card Loll, so elegant and beautiful with the pretty leafy wreath and added pearls, and also the silver strip and white sentiment on a piece too which finish it brilliantly. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to have you playing at Inspired by! Your cards is so beautiful. The leaf colors, texture and layering are exquisite. And I love the paper and pearls.
ReplyDeleteGirl, you ROCKED the inspiration mood board with this stunning card! I love how you ticked all the boxes and kept your design CASlicious and classy with lots of touchable texture! Well done, Lolly! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Loll! I love the lovely black plaid as much as your gorgeous wreath! The plaid is stenciled so beautifully, and the layers of the sponged leaves with shiny pearl accents are simply amazing! I LOVE this card!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
This card is stunning, love the design, the beautifully executed wreath, and the silvered sentiment strip, wow! Thank you for inspiring us @ IB this week!
ReplyDeleteYou saw a picture for inspiration completely different than that of a bonnie. But your gaze is just as beautiful! I love the selection of details you have included in your card. The black and white grille does not immediately catch your eye, and you chose this detail from the photo. I really like this card!
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BożenA
Well you rocked that challenge... Stunner!
ReplyDeleteWonderful attention to detail with the 'tin' strip and the plaid stencilling looks so striking Loll. What a beautiful and pretty dimensional wreath and one stunner of a card x. So glad that you and Bonnie 'played' together for the challenge x. Sorry I am late commenting Loll but having some 'messy' work done in the house!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! It appears EVERYONE loved this one, Loll
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. This was such a stunning card.
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