Can you believe that it is the weekend already….WOWZERS – ZOOM went this week! I have been trying to do the weekend challenges focusing on holiday cards and I know that I say this often….but this might be in the running for my holiday card! (pop back tomorrow to see the changes and then you can decide which one you favor)
You just cannot go wrong with a classic ~ a simple wreath for the holidays – always classic…always works! Todays wreath is from the Holiday Catalog , Peaceful Wreath and it is a beauty! Yep, the aqua painters were pulled out and it is so easy to use and oh so effective!
The below picture will show you how easy it is to use the aqua painters and please do not worry one bit about being an "artist" – no need….just go for it!
(click on the images as it is easier to see)
The other keeper about this wreath is that there is a matching framelit to cut it out…THAT IS THE BEST when this happens…it is like the "moon and the stars" line up and make life so easy!
You can see that I used the simply scored to do a simple, quick yet effective scoring on all sides and it does the trick –
In this matching framelit, Wonderful Wreath~ there is the great sentiment of "joy" – I just LOVE this word as it might be short, but it is so meaningful.
I did what I love to do, use the vanilla coaster board. Having the 2 words works for me as I like the effect it gives when you "double them up"
For the top "joy", I used the super affordable red liner paper ~ what an AMAZING bargain and the color is so beautiful and classic for the holiday season (plus it will be great for Valentines)
You can see the instant "festiveness" of this card coming together! The stampin' dimensionals make it "rise to the occasion"
I used the mono glue to adhere the joy…I just love this adhesive1
Look below and see how fun this card is with the super fun red envelope! Once again, envelope punch board to the rescue. This is such a life saver and also such a great gift to give to your favorite crafter….super price point!
That's it my friends….if you like today's card – I think that you are going to enjoy tomorrows! Remember, I am hosting a holiday card swap so get your thinking caps on to make a card and send it my way and in turn, you will get a beauty!
NEWS FLASH….
Well….I told you there is a special today….YEP – today is my birthday and because I hope that we can "stick" together…..for anyone that places an order of $35.00 from today thru the 23rdI will send you a pack of Stampin' Dimensionals as a thank you!
If you place an order of $75.00 or more between today and the 23rd – I will send you both….the stampin' dimensions and also a roll of the Tear n Tape…..WOWZERS – we will REALLY be sticking together! (we always need adhesives)
Please use the hostess code of 2PJK3KQQ to take advantage of this offer!
Hit that SHOP NOW button and shop away! (With this SALE that Stampin' UP! is offering next week…..I say look at some goodies that you can take advantage of the 15% off – WOOT-WOOT – the best of both worlds)
Feel free to email me and a BIG thanks for popping in…..I hope that this inspires you! You all are the best!
Happy Blessed Birthday!
Wishing you a FABULOUS Birthday full of JOY and happiness, sweet gal. Enjoy YOUR day and may ALL of your wishes come true! Oh, and this card is GORGEOUS – Love the coloring tips! Now, GO EAT CAKE!
Happy birthday to a wonderful, kindhearted lady! Enjoy your special day and, like Deb said “go eat cake!” Birthday hugs to you!?
Happy Birthday my friend.
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Happy Birthday!
HUGS and joyful wishes for you a JOY filled day. Love to visit you each day via blogland, thanks for sharing your projects and ideas.
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Susan. Wishing you such a special day! And I think Deb H’s “go eat cake” comment is great … literally or figuratively 😉
Well, Happy Birthday to YOU!
Cheers!! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with lots of love and happiness. I’m sure everyone would agree that if we lived closer we’d all meet to celebrate YOU today! I hope your family dotes on you all day, as no one is more deserving than you. Sending lots of hugs your way.
P.S. Your card is gorgeous! I’m anxious to see tomorrow’s post already.
Happy Birthday! Wishing you a day filled with happiness and JOY!!! You always brings such JOY to us with your posts, so it is YOUR turn to add JOY to your day! Love your card! Blessings to you!
Happy Birthday!! Have a fantastic day!
Love your card and cannot wait to see the stepped up version tomorrow 🙂
Oh, sweet Susan….may your birthday be blessed beyond measure! Go make some special memories today and just have fun! Awesome wreath card~ Hugs
Best birthday wishes ever
Have a wonderful birthday!
Happy Birthday, today is my birthday too! I’m glad to share it with someone whose talent I love. Have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday Susan! Hope you have a wonderful day and a great year!
Wishing you a very happy birthday!! Love today’s card! I like the way you showed how you colored the wreath in layers – thanks for that!!
Happy Birthday have a great day. Wishing you the best.
Along with all the others I send lots of good wishes for you on your bitthday including wishes for peace, joy, and good health in the year ahead.
Love today’s card with its classic design and clean look. Will look forward to seeing it stepped up.
Happy Birthday, have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday Susan. I wish I had known — would have sent you a card!
Oh crap, so much for my perpetual calendar – I didn’t turn it to October yet! I sure hope I get this job so I can get back to getting on with my life and fall back into a good routine. I am missing a lot! So, happy wonderful birthday! I think I will make some cupcakes for us to toast to your birthday since we are too far apart.
Now, for this card – beautiful – a JOY TO LOOK AT! Thank you for sharing the difference in coloring – great teaching tool! Wouldn’t the envelope look festive with a liner of the holly paper? Looking forward to seeing how you step up this beauty! That scoring is just the best on your cards!
Tell us how you celebrated your birthday! Wishing you many more!
Happy Birthday my fellow Librian. I knew there was reason why I liked you.
Have a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday, Susan! Wishing you peace and happiness not only today but for the coming year. Thank you for a beautiful card and the great techniques!
Happy Birthday Susan! I hope it’s going wonderfully. Can you remind us of the deadline for the swap? Love today’s card, looking forward to tomorrow’s.
Happy birthday Susan! I hope it was a wonderful day full of JOY!
Happy Belated Birthday, Susan….hope it was wonderful. Speaking of wonderful, so is this card!