Friday, June 10, 2022

CAS Christmas Card Challenge June 2022


I'm pleased as Christmas punch that the gals at CAS Christmas are BAAAAcK!!!!  I just happen to have a wreath or three in my stash.  This one, from Lil' Inkers never gets old - even though the company doesn't exist any longer.  


The image was stamped in a new SU ink, and water-colored in another from my sweet friend!  It was hard not to use the coordinating papers!  The center circle was die cut with an old MFT stitched circle and settled right back where it came from, while I lifted the wreath itself with foam tape.
A clean bright white panel of white was embossed with a Sunny Studio woodgrain embossing folder and covered my side-fold card base.

That's a wrap - have a wonderful weekend!
=] Michele

Thanks, CAS Christmas team!

26 comments:

HilaryJane said...

That embossing folder is stunning, so much dimension, love the muted tones of your wreath. Such a great card xx

Loll said...

Amazing texture from your dry embossed background Michele. LOVE the gorgeous wreath with just a touch of green. Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas! xx

LeAnne said...

Gorgeous! I don't think I've ever seen this wreath before, but I hope you keep using it! Just beautiful!

Brenda said...

A beautiful card Michele, I love that wreath! Such a pretty color and I love the coloring on this one. Simple, but oh so elegant looking. The embossing is perfect for the background, woody and very nature looking to go with the wreath! Hugs, Brenda

nancy littrell said...

Love your textured wrap a round dry embossed CAS card, Michele. So pleased you joined us at CAS Christmas Card Challenge. Loved your light watercoloring of your pretty wreath too. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Lisa Elton said...

Love seeing this beauty pop up in the gallery, Michele! That marvelous wreath looks right at home on that embossed background! Happy weekend XO

Bonnie said...

Ooh! This is such a pretty wreath, Michele! Definitely a keeper. Love the shades of green and the lovely woodgrain embossing is a perfect resting place!

Jeanne said...

Oh such a lovely wreath! So glad it is yours and you can use it with love. This card is beautiful. I'm always wowed by your wonderfully crisp, detailed embossing as well.

Marcia Hill said...

Hey, I have that wreath stamp too and you just reminded me that I have it...gheesh!! Yes, I have too many stamps!! But anyway, this card is CAS perfection Michele, and you know I'm loving that green color...so glad you used it for this challenge!! Loving your embossed background too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Oh that wreath is so gorgeous and that hint of color looks fantastic. The background enhances its beauty and the sentiment is so warm and wonderful. I love it.

Bobby said...

Fantastic job watercoloring that wreath, Michele. I love the monochrome look and it is right at home on that wonderful embossed background.

Cat Craig said...

This is so scrumptious!

Christine Alexander said...

classically stunning monochromatic wreath Michelle - Love it ♥ Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas :)

Dotty Jo said...

Looks gorgeous - what fabulous colourwork, Jo x

Leslie Miller said...

That's some amazing embossing on the card base, and I love the wreath. It's good to see the old retired stuff come out to play. I had just discovered Lil' Inker and made a few purchases and next thing you know they're gone, sniff sniff.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your saying "a wreath or three in my stash" made me chuckle, Michele!
Love your monotone wreath in a beautiful shade of green! The deep woodgrain texture in the background is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty at CAS Christmas!
Hideko xx

SmilynStef said...

Stunning wreath ... I can see why it's still in your stash.

TK said...

Beautiful traditional card, love those colors and gorgeous texture!

Linda Callahan said...

The wreath is gorgeous…..and new to me! Everything old is me again….except for me! And I miss Lil Inkers!

Cindy C. said...

So elegant!

Linda said...

Love your embossed background to showcase your beautifully, water-colored wreath. Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Karren said...

The soft watercolouring in this stunning image really brings this wreath to life. Such a beautiful card!

Karen Dunbrook said...

totally gorgeous!!! love the look.
xx Karen

Julia Aston said...

What a wonderful wreath stamp Michele - and so beautifully inked, that deep woodgrain embossing sets it off perfectly! thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas! xx

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous wreath, Michele! I love how you colored it and the deep woodgrain on your embossed background is amazing! Congrats on being in the Top 3 Favorites...so glad you played along with us at CAS Christmas!!! xx

TK said...

congrats, Lady! Definitely beautious!