Hi friends! How's it going? I spent most of the day yesterday trying to get my Christmas cards all organized and then I started the addressing process…and I do mean process! Whew. What a task…it's a task done with love though. Are you done? Have you started? I always say every year "I'm going to start really early this year" but I never do! Why is that? Oh well…It always gets done somehow right? I have a busy and fun week ahead. Looking forward to seeing some co-workers I don't see all the time, and also to seeing some friends and stamping mid-week. Yay!
The card I'm sharing today was inspired by an Ann Taylor advertisement in a magazine! Just goes to show you that inspiration can come from anywhere. It was this gorgeous, wintery scene, and I loved it. I'm not sure I 100% love my card, but I do like the conept. I wish I had a better pine/bough punch. Anyone know of a good one?
Here is the ad that I cut out of the magazine…Isn't it gorgeous? It's just green, white and gold…and tons of fluffy snow! I chose some burnished gold paper and a nice forest green paper for contrast. I ended up using glitter paper for the ornaments. I improvised my pine boughs with a fern punch!
I cut out two shades of green for my branches and layered the punches starting from the left corner. I used cream paper as my base.
I drew in the ornament hangers with a ruler. I can't draw a straight line by hand! The sentiment is stamped in a rich brown distress ink.
Now…for the snow! I put two layers on. I let the first layer dry and then went back over it a second time with more glue and more glitter.
Here is a snap I took of the lovely ladies of Paper Garden Boutique! I had the best time with them on Saturday and wanted to take a Christmas photo for them. Just an FYI for the local folks…Stephanie is moving the store in January – over to Pavillions Shopping Center! Aren't they pretty? So much fun, too.
Have a great week!
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12 responses to “Inspiration comes from the strangest places!”
I also started the addressing process yesterday (after making all my envelopes from a template on Friday). I started making the cards about 2 months ago. My hubby set up a table in front of the TV so I could watch my 49ers while I worked. I got a bit distracted by the game, so the notes might be interesting.
Lovely card Wanda & thank you for sharing where you got your inspiration. I always find that sort of thing interesting.
Gorgeous card, Wanda! Love the inspiration photo, too!
LOVE the card!These colors will be my decoration for the house white and soft gold.
(just married started with these colors..when the childeren came red and green and since last year white and gold again my old decoration..love the softness off it)
Great inspiration page…………..
Lovely rendition of your inspiration! *smile*
Well, I was wondering how you got such a thick layer of glittery goodness on your boughs! Wow! That is beautiful, Wanda! Clever use of your fern punch, too. Love the elegant and traditional holiday color palette and the natural elements mixed together. Really fabulous!
What a Beautiful card!!! Love the simplicity and glitter of it. And the Paper Garden is moving to the Pavillions? Wow, that’s way so close to my office. This could be dangerous!
Oh My, again another Wandaful card, a real beauty!
Wonderful, Wanda! Love the snowy goodness on it and what a great place to find inspiration!
Beautiful card and LOVE that you shared your inspiration. I always find that interesting! And, YIKES!, I haven’t begun the Christmas card process…
GORGEOUS!!!! The sparkle is wonderful! Love it! Hope you are having a great day!
Hugs,
GG
This is gorgeous Wanda! Love the way you made the tree branches! The ornaments are so pretty and sparkly! 😀