We are back with a sketch challenge this week at Merry Monday! I decided to create a rustic Christmas Card with a country feel. Here is a look at the original sketch design-
My wreath was created with the Remarkable Wreath stamp set which recently retired. This was such a popular stamp set, that I stashed away a few sets for future orders. If you would like to add one to your collection, send me ane-mail. My hemp twine started out as a natural color which sorda clashed with my grey tones. I ran my Whisper pigment ink over the hemp to give it a slightly gray tone to match my card. I inked up a single strand of the hemp with Barn Red ink for the bow on my wreath. My decorative shape was cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.
All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
B1412 Perfect Fit-Holidays
C1473 Remarkable Wreath
D1520 Ornamental Cheer
X7157B Dakota Paper Pack
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2173 Slate Ink
Z2104 Barn Red Ink
Z2503 Basics Pigment Inks
Z280 Natural Hemp
Woodgrain Embossing Folder by Sizzix
Be sure and stop by the other Merry Maker’s blogs to see their creations!
Sue Joyce
Sherry Eckblad
Margaret Moody
Vicki Burdick
Thanks for stopping by!
Ooh… I loved using these papers for Christmas cards this year, they have such a great rustic feel to them. I may have to CASE your pretty version :o)
This is such a pretty wreath! I love the natural wood looking background and the twine bow! It's so lovely, Allisa!
This is gorgeous! I have the stamp set and the paper so I can CASE it!!!
Oh joy! I had two cards left from this set that jad just a teeny line of ink and I was trying to decide how to save the cards as they are still so pretty. Cut it out in that cool shape and that should do it! Plus, I love the houndstooth and the hemp etc. which will make it all new and rustic! Thanks so much for the idea!!!!! This is so pretty. Some how I ended up buying two sets!
Chris R. from Iowa
A country beauty Allisa! Love the wood grain embossed strip and the warm, rich colours.
Wonderul card Allisa, I love your wreath and these paper are fabulous.
This is terrific….I just LOVE that wreath image and your country theme is so warm and homey!
Beautiful!! I don't have this paper, but I think I need it now! As always, your work is so inspirational to me– thanks so much for sharing.
Oooooohhhh I love the feel of these colours and papers you've used Allisa -you totally nailed the rustic theme here!
Fabulous card Allisa, love the rustic country theme.
Beautiful rustic card, Allisa! I love the houndstooth mixed with the woodgrain! Very nice!