Thursday, June 2, 2011

Christmas in June-Day 3 of TE Sneak Peeks for June


I'm playing along and giving a sneak peek at the new Patriotic Wreath petite set I illustrated for the Whimsical Wishes line. I'm sure you'll see true American pride and patriotism as you hop along with the Baker's Dozen today, but I thought I'd try something completely different to show the versatility of the starry wreath. For a little Christmas in June, I've teamed up the wreath with lots of TE goodness you might already own...


I followed Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch fairly closely and added lots of layers. Using the colour scheme from the KaiserCraft Christmas Carnival paper, I coloured the stars pink, blue and a salmony red with copics and my French Grey 70% prismacolor pencil for shading. I cut the wreath with the Seasonal Wreath die and used it to frame the "Be Merry and Bright" sentiment from Sparkle and Cheer. I've also used the Leafy branch die and Stars Impression Plate for added interest.






Can't wait to see what these talented gals have dreamed up for the 4th of July...


Thanks for stopping by...
~Nancy

27 comments:

Karen Motz said...

You're SO clever Nancy!!! I'm gonna have to copy you and make a Christmas card with the wreath!!!! Love it!!

jan farnworth said...

wonderful card

Natalie said...

Very cute! Shows how versatile this can be! You are so clever, indeed, I agree with Karen!

Julie L. said...

So creative!! Wish I had that creative "chip" in my brain!!! :)

Julie L.

Taylor said...

So clever, Nancy! And the patterned paper you used pulls it all together so perfectly!

Jodi Collins said...

SO fun Nancy! LOVE the sentiment inside the wreath!!!

Jami said...

Wow! I love the idea of using this wreath for Christmas!!!

Lorie Hethorn said...

Very creative! Who would have thought patriotic Christmas.
Nice card!
Thanks for sharing!

www.loriesstampingplace.blogspot.com

Regina Mangum said...

What a fabulous idea, Nancy! I adore this! XOXO

Karen Giron said...

You are so clever! I love the label background under the wreath!!

Mia said...

Such a sweet card. Thank you for sharing!

Vicki said...

LOVE THE Christmas theme!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Love your patriotic Christmas wreath! :)

Chris L.

Holly Saveur said...

Great card!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

How creative! Love it :)

Anonymous said...

Love the colors pulled from the patterened paper!

Ashley Newell said...

Super cute! I love the colors!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Very pretty - I like how you used the wreath to make a holiday card, showing the image's versatility.

JessicaK said...

Beautiful color tones

Wanda G (stampcat) said...

EEK! So clever to make a Xmas wreath! LOVE it! :-) Awesome designs this month...

Jess Willison said...

Great idea! Makes me think this could work in my collection!

Billie A said...

Great card.

wendy said...

very creative....great job and more awesome goodness in todays releases

Jules said...

Nancy I love it - great composition!

Sassy said...

Aweome idea

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

So, so cute, Nancy!

Danielle L. said...

Aren't you just the smartest stamper out there? I love the idea of using the wreath for Christmas! Fabby!