I just discovered a new (to me) challenge, and I was ready for some inspiration, so this happened:
Here is the challenge:
The challenge was titled, “Striped Wreath, ” and I came up with music score from the Merry Music Designer Series Paper. I used the Wonderful Wreath dies for cutting, and added a second layer of Cherry Cobbler cardstock beneath it. This added durability to the wreath when placed on dimensionals, as well as color for the berries made with a hand held hole punch.
The leaves were cut with a Lovely Laurel die from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper, the same pattern used for the 1″ banner that was punched with the Triple Punch.
The little, Cherry Cobbler, bird represents the small circle in the sketch, and matches the card base. The card base is layered with Whisper White cardstock embossed with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder. I love the texture that embossing adds.
“Jingle Bells” was punched right from the same paper as the music score with the Classic Label Punch. And, I doubled it with cardstock before gluing it to the wreath.
I happened to have an unused treble clef from yesterday’s post, titled Merry Musical season, because I decided to use Old Olive instead of Gold Foil. So, this treble clef became the wreath hanger. What a delightful surprise!
And, this next surprise made me laugh. If you look closely at the bird, he has a very cute, and unintentional eyeball! Some things are just meant to be!
Thank you, Fusion designers, for the inspiration. I’m glad I found you!
I’m so glad you discovered our challenge and WOW! ! Your musical wreath and the elements you paired it with are amazing! A stunning first entry! Thank you for joining the FUSION gallery for this challenge; hope to see you in the next one!
~carol
Thanks so much, Carol! Love the “wow!”
I didn’t get around to comment on your pretty wedding invitation and shower cards, both were very pretty. I can’t even imagine all the time it took to make enough cards for the Occasions. Congratulations on gaining a new son in your family.
Thank you, Stella! It didn’t take as much time as you would think, once I got on a roll. I’ve spent as much time designing a few cards. LOL Good thing I enjoy what I do!
Beautiful card. My favorite bird die. How creative to think of using the treble clef for a wreath hanger!
Thanks, Stella! Yes, that little bird die is my favorite too!
Just terrific cards is right!! thanks for sharing
I appreciate you visiting my blog, Karla. Thanks so much!
Terrific card!!
Thank you, Margaret! Glad you like it!