Thanksgiving Wreath

I debated on whether this wreath from the die cut sheet in the Autumn Opulence Specialty DSP pack was too big for a card or not and decided that it's just too pretty not to use it. I could save it to scrapbook with but I don't scrap a lot anymore and I wanted to use it now. I think it is lovely on this card.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Blackberry Bliss: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" on the long side

Pecan Pie: 2 pcs 4" X 5-1/4"

Basic White: 5" X 3-3/4"

I used a scrap of retired Soft Suede for my sentiment. I thought it was Pecan when I did it lol.

DSP: 

Autumn Opulence: 3-7/8" X 5-1/8", die cut pieces of your choice for decorating your card front and inside from the die cut sheets (I trimmed some of the white edge off mine because it was a lot.)

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Painted Pheasant (sentiment, retired)

Ink: 

Blackberry Bliss

Embellishments: 

Loose Gold Sequins (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liqud Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Sled Greetings

It’s time again for the Sketch A Month challenge! I’ve been using this challenge to help get my Christmas card stash built up so I’m not rushing this year and can just enjoy it.

This month’s sketch is from OWH (Operation Write Home). I used retired product on this card except the embellishments and cardstock.

Please check out the other participants fabulous cards for this challenge.

@fuzzyslippersdesigns

@scrpbkgrl

@stampwithsandie

@zoe_tantalizingstamper

Supplies

Cardstock:

Night of Navy: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White: 2 pcs 5-1/4" X 4"

DSP: 

Winter Meadow (retired) 5 pcs 4" X 1-1/4" (Tear the top long edge as shown for this design.), 1 pc 4" X 3/4" to decorate inside

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (sentiments)

Sophisticated Sled Dies

Three Banner Punch

Ink: 

Pretty Peacock (front sentiment)

Misty Moonlight (inside sentiment)

Embellishments: 

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Silver & White Sheer Ribbon (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liqud Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets

Blending Brushes  

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Christmas Joy

I have been making Christmas cards each week starting around the last part of January. This way I won't be in such a rush to get my cards made and sent. I can just enjoy the season. I have really been enjoying revisiting my cherished retired Christmas products in this process. I can use the new product I buy (because I will be buying more 🤣) to start on next year's cards. Or maybe to sell in my Etsy shop. Did you know I have an Etsy shop?

Card Base: Basic White Thick Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock: Basic White layer 4" X 5-1/4", Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Soft Seafoam

Ink: Real Red

Embossing Folder: Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder (retired)

Dies: Christmas Greenery (retired), Paper Pumpkin Abundant Joy Dies (retired)

Stamp Set (for inside): Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (retired)

Embellishments: Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems (retired)

My DIY Christmas Ball Wreath

Well folks, life got hectic on me and I haven't posted in nearly a month. But, I am back, so let's get to it.

I don't have a card or stamped creation to share with you today. But I do have a crafty item!

I decided to join a December Photo A Day challenge this year. Today's prompt was "Joyful".

I love Christmas, and I love making my own decorations. I get that from my mom. She was crafty and loved Christmas too. So, I always think a lot about her in December and while I'm crafting. This makes me joyful :)

I especially like to make my own wreaths. I don't have a lot of room in our small home (900 square ft) to decorate. So the door is usually one of the few places that gets any holiday attention (except during Christmas time of course).

I didn't make a tutorial for this wreath because there are literally hundreds on Pinterest. You can just search "Christmas Ornament Wreath" and find a crap ton. Lol. But I still wanted to show you what I ended up with. Isn't it pretty? I love it. But don't look too close. There is a lot of hot glue, and you can see some of it. But I think I did pretty good for my first time.

I will share that this wreath costs a lot more to make than one might think (or hope) lol. I originally thought I could just buy like 4-6 sleeves of Christmas ball ornaments from Dollar Tree and then an inexpensive wreath form from Hobby Lobby. I think I probably ended up buying double (or more) the amount of ball ornaments. But the whole wreath still only cost me less than $20. The wreath was relatively inexpensive. I think I paid like $4 with a coupon. Not too bad. And I had boat loads of glue sticks in my stash.

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.