When I saw the lovely inspiration photo at today's Fusion Card Challenge, I knew I wanted to make a holiday wreath.
I've made several over the years (here & here), but never a silver one ... and I think this one is my favorite. I punched my Martha Stewart Medium Branch multiple times from a piece of silver glitter designer paper. Make sure you punch from both the front & the back of the paper, so you have the branch going both directions.
Next, I die cut a 3" circle from scrap paper to be the frame for my wreath (I remove it after I have the basic architecture of the circle complete). I attach each branch with a tiny glue dot toward the top of the branch (so the bottom of the branches curl with dimension).
Once the first layer is complete, I remove the circle template and add a second layer to fill out the design. Rather than use a red bow like in the picture, I decided to add some Jolee Silver Vintage Stars and decorate my wreath with red & silver sequins.
I finished with a Hero Arts Lowercase Christmas Sentiment stamped in Hero Arts Punch Chalk Ink. I attached the sentiment strip with foam tape (framed by a strip of the silver designer paper) for dimension.
I love the clean yet elegant design ... it reminds me of the small silver Christmas Tree my Gran always had decorated in her formal living room.
Remember, if you love Hero Arts products as much as I do, you can use my discount code STEPH15 at the a2z Scrapbooking store (on a purchase of $25 before tax & shipping) and you'll receive 15% off your order. And the a2z November Challenge is Anything Goes ... all you have to do is use at least one Hero Arts product.
What a beautiful layered wreath you created! love the scattering of red sequins and silver stars!
Posted by: Julia Aston | November 20, 2014 at 09:03 AM
Saw this on Flickr - love, love, love the silver and red!!!!
Posted by: Pam Merwin | November 20, 2014 at 12:01 PM
I said it on Flickr but I will say it again. I love this card!!
Posted by: Karen L K | November 20, 2014 at 06:42 PM
SWOON!! I think this is so AMAZING Stephanie... Thanks for my "special Package"...You are the BEST, awesomest!!!!! This car is one of my ALL time faves this year so far in the Christmas, ok, ALL categories!!! You GO!
Posted by: Kimberly Wiener | November 21, 2014 at 01:54 AM
Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Miss Iowa | November 21, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Such awesome glittery goodness!
Posted by: ~amy~ | November 22, 2014 at 05:13 AM
What a beautiful silver wreath, Steph! Love the sequin and star trim!
Posted by: Bonnie | November 22, 2014 at 01:42 PM
Stunning card - I just love your gorgeous silver wreath and you have inspired me to give this a try too:) Hugs xx
Posted by: Karen Mead | November 22, 2014 at 09:32 PM
Gorgeous Stephanie! Beautiful designing!
Posted by: Pam Sparks | January 01, 2015 at 08:42 PM