It's a Wrap

At Jingle Belles this week, we're still creating with leftover bits of wrapping paper, gift tags or ribbon from the holidays.

Did you know Lauren is the world's best gift wrapper (and I am likely the worst).  I like to think of myself as a good gift buyer & sender, but trust me, it won't be wrapped.  When I get a gift from Lauren, I put it in a place of reverence, so I can just admire it for a few days before I open it up to see what is inside.

This gorgeous metallic snowflake ribbon was on one of my gifts from Lauren this year, so I wanted to save it to make a holiday card.  I wrapped it around a piece of white cardstock that I used to clean an alcohol ink covered stencil (gotta love those leftovers).  I then used foam tape to attach it to a kraft card base.

 

 

I went through multiple possible embellishments before deciding on this gorgeous button that is carved from a seashell that was in my step-mom's button collection (the card will likely go to a family member who will treasure the keepsake).  I positioned a strip of gold glitter underneath it to help ground it against the patterned ribbon.  I added a bit of light blue twine to tie it to my alcohol-inked background.  With the sparkle of my ribbon & my glitter paper, I'm joining the Just Us Girls Sparkle Challenge.

 

 

Glitter & Sparkle is also the theme at the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge.  And it's Anything Christmas Goes at The Holly and the Ivy Christmas Challenge.

 

I finished with a vintage woodblock Sentiment from A Muse Artistamps.

Remember, one random participant will receive the Simon Says Stamp Mid Century Holiday Plate Die to add to their collection.

 

Comments

[Willa Jean Coates]

This card is so gorgeous! I'm glad you know someone that would treasure this card.

[Elizabeth Stewart]

Stef... absolutely love how you used Lauren's gift ribbon! So creative and very sparkly! Thanks so much for joining and sharing at Just Us Girls this week.

[Kate]

A lovely card Stef! The gold ribbon is lovely against your blue "mop-up" background. My, that carved button is gorgeous! Wishing you and your loved ones peace and prosperity in the New Year! Thanks for joining us at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge!
Hugs, Kate (DT The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge)!

[Anita]

Beautiful card, the reuse of ribbon and the beautiful seashell button is fantastic! never seen a button like that.Thanks for joining us at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge!
Anita DT The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge

[Vicki Dutcher]

That button is pretty awesome. Worked well with the bg glitter too. Thanks for sharing at JUGS

[Nancy Elrick]

What a beautiful button... and a wonderful way to use it! Thanks for playing along with us at Christmas Craft Creations!

[Ina Grehan]

Super fun creative and sparkly colours Stef. Thanks for sharing with us at JUGS this week.