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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Bountiful Blessings Wreath

I love beautiful wreaths....Autumn ones, Christmas ones.  To me a beautiful wreath is such a festive decoration.  I received some beautiful new sets from There She Goes which included this beautiful Bountiful Blessings set.  Perfect for autumn, and for American Thanksgiving coming up here shortly, so earlier this week I made a quick card with it.  


I've colored this beautiful wreath up with Copic Markers to match a number of papers I put together from several packs, Basic Grey Indian Summer, Memento Tinsel and another pack I can't remember.  I used the Mojo sketch from this week as well.  I thought the large circle was a great match for the wreath.  


I've woven some narrow satin ribbon through the two Lacey Circles which always looks so nice, and added some leaf accents around the sentiment.  Simple yet elegant.

Well, gang....as I write this Wednesday night, I'm exhausted.  Today I presented at an Administrators Symposium, was at the hospital and then did the kids after school thing and then to church tonight - though I just dropped our daughter off and came home.   The week has taken it's toll on me so I'll be taking a couple of days off I think.  I tried to be creative tonight and my brain is fried.  Nothings working.  My Dad is so far not getting a pacemaker, they want to try a new medication on him first, if it works it would eliminate him having to have surgery.  So he's there a few more days at least.


Recipe:  Stamps:  There She Goes - Bountiful Blessings;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black;  Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Flourishes Classic Ivory, Basic Grey Indian Summer, Memory Box Tinsel;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Large Oval Punch, Copic Markers  B0000, R39, R59, RV69, YG93, YG95, YG99, YR12, YR14, YR24, E25, Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Gold Organza Ribbon, Antique Brads.  Sewing Machine.  

16 comments:

  1. A very beautiful card Christine! I hope things slow down a bit for and you can take a few days to relax! {{{hugs}}}

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  2. WOW this is AWESOME, I LOVE the rich colors and your ribbon treatment!! AWESOME!

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  3. Sounds like things have been rough for you. I hope that you are able to find some time for yourself and be renewed. You deserve it!! This autumn wreath is just spectacular. You couldn't have picked better colors for it :)

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  4. Love how you used the mojo sketch!! Your wreath is fabulously coloured and I love the ribbon treatment through the loops of the nestie! Lovely touch with the leaves by the sentiment panel.

    Hoping they can get things sorted out for your dad quickly (((hugs)))

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  5. Hi Christine, Your card is beautiful, I love how you used the ribbon.

    I hope the meds work for your dad. I will keep you all in my prayers. Try to get some rest sweetie.

    Hugs and Blessings,

    Deb

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  6. Beautiful! Love the ribbon weaving you did.

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  7. The wreath is absolutely stunning!
    The colors and the coloring are
    beautiful. Thanks for sharing your
    art!

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  8. Didn't realize at first what you had done with the ribbon - awesome idea!

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  9. Oh how stunning!! I just love the wreathe and your coloring is fab!! The lacing is gorgeous!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  10. So very beautiful, Christine! So many wonderful details! Beautifully colored!

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  11. Beautiful, Christine! Love the wreath and the way you laced up the edge. I hope your Dad is doing okay. Been thinking about you.

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  12. So gorgeous card. Great colours.

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  13. This is GORGEOUS my friend! LOVE your coloring and the way you wove the ribbon through the nestie! Just AWESOME!

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  14. beautiful card christine, love that idea with that ribbon.

    greetings karin

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  15. so pretty, I too love wreaths and your lacing of the ribbon is so neat!

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  16. Your wreath is just gorgeous, Christine...and I love how you've laced your ribbon!! So unique, and so beautiful!!

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