Friday, November 16, 2018

Be Merry and Thanks

Hi there-
As with many of you, lots going on here and I am more often away from my crafty space than in it.
I have many more Christmas cards to make. Thank goodness Thanksgiving is early this year.

I have two cards for several challenges.


Here is the photo for the TWOFER CHALLENGE - WREATH. The holiday card is obvious in its wreath use.  The thanks was die cut after embossing several wreaths on red vellum and then tearing them apart and covering a length of card stock solidly with the pieces.  



I am entering this card to CASE THIS SKETCH and


  On this closer photo, one can see the circles of the bubble wreath more clearly.  I am entering this to JUST ADD INK -Just add a big bold sentiment.


Each card has in common the use of the Texture EF from Stamping UP and the wreath stamp from EH's Homespun Holiday.  Additionally I used vellum (white and red), gold embossing powder, gold glitter paper, and gold tape. The sentiments came from MFT (snowglobe sentiments) and W&W (Big Bold Thanks cut away).

     




Thank you very much for visiting and commenting at this busy time of year!

20 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous cards, Cat! Jo x

Darnell said...

What a very clever way to use your wreath image on your thank you card, Cat! Really stunning and I love the CASliciousness of your design! Your Christmas card with the wreath embossed on vellum in gold with gold borders is rich and elegant! I just love that bubbly happy wreath and the texture of your card base is amazing!! Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #11! Hugs, Darnell

Ina G said...

Simple and stunning Cat. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing at ATSM this week.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Two beauties, Cat! Just love the embossed letters on your Thanks card - great texture - and the yummy gold embossed wreath on vellum!!

Greta said...

Oh wow--love both of these, Cat! Such a creative use of the wreath to decorate the word die cut! Wonderful cards!

I Card Everyone said...

I'd recognize that CTS Sketch from 700 miles away! lol Cat, these are both spectacular - your are so clever to use that bubble wreath to embossing the word thanks... thanks for sharing- and WOW is that SU embossing folder getting a boost in sales, right? xx
=]

Jean said...

These are both so much fun and definitely say festive and holiday!

Julie B said...

Clever use of the stamped wreath and a fab twofer!
Thanks for linking up at ATSM this week. :)

Brenda in IN said...

Beautiful gold wreath and a clever idea to use inside your letters.

Anita in France said...

The foiled and subtle gold bands are gorgeous, Cat ... just the perfect spot for that delicious bubbly wreath! Such clever use of the wreath on your thanks card ... it's rich and luxurious ... and so perfectly CAS! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Hugs, Anita :)

Kara Lynne said...

Two wonderful cards, Cat! What a clever and fun thank you card. I love how your eye could see that bubbly wreath as a great background in your letters. Then I look at your Christmas card and the wreath turned elegant! Fantastic twofer - thanks for joining in the fun with us at the Twofer Card Challenge!

HilaryJane said...

Love these cards x

Lucille K said...

Wow, Cat! You have done an amazing job with the wreath on both cards, especially the creative way you made the "thanks". Thanks so much for the creative inspiration.

Sybrina K said...

Hi Cat, As always, you've made two lovely cards, and I'm especially in love with your use of that wreath die on that second card. Very clever! So glad you played along with this month's Twofer Wreath Challenge. :)

Denita Wright-Smee said...

I just love your Clean And Simple 'Thanks' card, Cat. Great colours and layout for our 'Just Add a Big Bold Sentiment' for #JAI434. Denita x

TK said...

Love your bubble wreath, Cat, this is just perfect!

Cindy C. said...

Both so beautiful!!

Barb Ghig said...

I really love your wreath and the clever way you used it on your 2nd card! I also love your take on the sketch and how you added dimension to the first card...so striking, Cat!

Jeanne H said...

Congrats on the Twofer win! You deserve it!

TK said...

Two beautiful cards, Cat, and congrats on the Twofer Challenge win!