Clean and Simple Christmas Wreath

Oct 24, 2019 | Christmas, Rubbernecker, Wreath | 3 comments

My project today is a clean and simple Christmas wreath card using the newly released Wreath Set by Rubbernecker Stamps.  The set comes with evergreen branches, a holly branch and extra holly leaves and a berry branch and I used all three branches to create my full wreath.  I wanted the wreath to be the star of the card so I paired it with a simple designer paper background and crimped white layer.  I love the dimension the crimper adds to the white layer.  Have you dusted off your crimper and used it recently?  Most people say they haven’t even seen their’s in years.  Mine is in a drawer right by my desk and is used quite often. 

The Card Base

• Cut a  piece of designer paper and attach it to the card base using ATG adhesive.
• Cut a white strip of cardstock and run it through the crimper.
• Apply strips of mounting tape to the back of the white layer and attach it to the card base.

he Wreath

• Cut the wreath base and several sets of the branches using green cardstock.
• Punch out 1/8″ red circles and attach to the berry branches using glossy accents.
• Begin by attaching the evergreen branches to the base of the wreath using glossy accents and continue to cover the whole base. 
• Tuck holly branches in between the evergreen branches and attach using glossy accents.
• Finish the wreath by tucking the berry branches in between the holly and evergreen branches and attach using glossy accents.
• Apply glossy accents to the back of the wreath and attach it to the card base.
• Finish by attaching a white multi loop bow.

Here is a link to the Wreath Set.

5217-03D Wreath Set Die [ RBB ]

Here are links to the tools and supplies I used.

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock,… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Easter… [ ELH ] Solar White Heavyweight 110 lb – 25… [ ELH ] Fiskars Paper Crimper, Straight [ ELH ] Susan’s Garden Tool Kit, Elizabeth… [ ELH ] Molding Pad [ ELZ ] Mini Glossy Accents, Ranger Accents [ ELH ] Scotch Foam Mounting Tape [ ELH ] Fiskars 01-005452 Recycled Bypass… [ AMZUS ] ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider [ ELH ] Fiskars – Hole Punch – One Eighth… [ SBC ] Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ] Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… [ RBB ]

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my clean and simple Christmas wreath card.  I really love putting miniature wreaths on my card fronts.  Check out this Pinterest link for more Christmas wreath card inspiration. Thank you for coming by and I hope you have a good day.

Wreath Christmas Card

Oct 17, 2019 | Christmas, Rubbernecker, Wreath | 3 comments

Today my project is a wreath Christmas card made using the newly released Rubbernecker Stamps Wreath Set and paired with the Poinsettia #2 and Borders #1. I love that the set comes with evergreen branches, a holly branch and extra holly leaves and a berry branch.  I used all three branches to create my full wreath.  

The Card Base

• Cut a piece of white cardstock 5.25″ x 4.00″.
• Line up the border die and cardstock on the cutting platform and run through the machine.
• Apply strips of mounting tape to the back of the white border layer and attach it to the card base.

The Wreath

• Cut the wreath base and several sets of the branches using green cardstock.
• Punch out 1/8″ red circles and attach to the berry branches using glossy accents.
• Begin by attaching the evergreen branches to the base of the wreath using glossy accents and continue to cover the whole base. 
• Tuck holly branches in between the evergreen branches and attach using glossy accents.
• Finish the wreath by tucking the berry branches in between the holly and evergreen branches and attach using glossy accents.
• Apply glossy accents to the back of the wreath and attach it to the card base.

The Poinsettia

• Cut the poinsettia layers using red cardstock and one using green cardstock.
• Cut the tiny flower centers using yellow cardstock.
• Place the flower layers face down on the molding pad and form them using the large round stylus. Note:  You can check out my Poinsettia Tutorial to see how I form my flowers. 
• Place the flower layers face up on the molding pad and push down on the flower centers using a small tipped stylus.
• Attach the flower layers together using glossy accents and finish it by attaching the tiny flower centers using glossy accents.
• Apply glossy accents to the back of the poinsettia and attach it to the wreath.

Here are links to the Rubbernecker dies that I used to made my card.

5217-03D Wreath Set Die [ RBB ] Poinsettia #2 5169D [ RBB ] 5160-01D Borders #1 [ RBB ]

See al the new dies in the Rubbernecker release below.

5221D Park Bench Die [ RBB ] 5220D Fire Place Die [ RBB ] 5219D Door With Steps Die [ RBB ] 5218-01D Tree Panel #3 Die [ RBB ] 5217-01D Evergreen Tree Die [ RBB ] 5217-02D Cardinals Die [ RBB ] 5217-03D Wreath Set Die [ RBB ] 5217-04D Greenery#2 Die [ RBB ] 5217-05D Winter Lamp Post Die [ RBB ] 5217-09D Gnome Couple Die [ RBB ] 5217-08D Christmas Tree cut away Die [ RBB ] 5217-07D Santa Stuck Die [ RBB ] 5217-06D Winter Coco Die [ RBB ]

Here are links to the supplies I used fortoday’s project.

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock,… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Easter… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Sour… [ ELH ] Solar White Heavyweight 110 lb – 25… [ ELH ] Susan’s Garden Tool Kit, Elizabeth… [ ELH ] Molding Pad [ ELZ ] Mini Glossy Accents, Ranger Accents [ ELH ] Scotch Foam Mounting Tape [ ELH ] Fiskars 01-005452 Recycled Bypass… [ AMZUS ] ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider [ ELH ] Fiskars – Hole Punch – One Eighth… [ SBC ] Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ] Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… [ RBB ]

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my wreath Christmas card.  I think wreaths make such a beautiful statement on holiday cards.  You can get lots more inspiration on this wreath Christmas card Pinterest link.   Thanks for coming by and I hope you have a great day.

Clean and Simple Christmas Wreath Card

Oct 13, 2019 | Christmas, Rubbernecker, Wreath | 3 comments

My project today is a clean and simple Christmas wreath card made using the Rubbernecker Stamps Wreath with Berries and Blessed Christmas sentiment.  I love the crisp pine wreath image with the holly leaves and berries.  I hope you aren’t shocked that there is no die cut image on this card.  LOL! 

The Wreath

• Secure a 4.50″ square piece of hot press watercolor paper and the stamp in the MISTI.
• Apply Shady Lane Versafine Clair ink to the stamp and stamp the image.  Note: VersaFine Clair’s innovative formulation provides the perfect image to use with watercolor paints or water based markers.
• Ink up the stamp again if necessary and stamp the image a second time.   Note:  I love using my MISTI to stamp my images.  I didn’t press quite hard enough on my first attempt and didn’t get full coverage of the image.  I was easily able to apply more ink and stamp a second time for a perfect image.

Watercolor the Wreath

• Use a green marker to fill in the delicate pine needles.
• Watercolor the berries and holly leaves using a small brush and Distress Ink reinkers.
  • Barn Door and Fired Brick for the berries.
  • Squeezed Lemonade and Peeled Paint for the leaves.

Assemble the Card

• Secure the sentiment image and 1/2″ strip of cardstock in the MISTI.
• Mask off the bottom portion of the sentiment using masking tape.
• Remove mask and apply Shady Lane ink and stamp the sentiment.
• Score two score lines 1/8″ apart on both sides of the sentiment, fold at the score lines to create the banner and attach it to the wreath base using double stick tape.
• Trim off the banner ends on both sides of the wreath base.
• Apply mounting tape to the back of the wreath base and attach it to the green card base.
• Finish by attaching a red multi loop bow to the card base using glue dots.

Here is the list of the stamps I used for my project.

1252 Wreath with berries [ RBB ] Blessed Christmas 980-04 [ RBB ]

This is the list of tools and supplies used for the project.  You can check out My Favorite Crafting Tools Page to see all of the tools that I keep close at hand and use on a regular basis.

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock,… [ ELH ] Hot Press Watercolor Paper Pad 9×12,… [ ELH ] Natural White – 25 pk, Neenah Classic… [ ELH ] MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool… [ ELH ] VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Shady Lane [ ELH ] Squeezed Lemonade, Ranger Distress… [ ELH ] Peeled Paint, Ranger Distress Reinker [ ELH ] Fired Brick, Ranger Distress Reinker [ ELH ] Barn Door, Ranger Distress Reinker [ ELH ] Memento Marker, Northern Pine [ ELH ] Silver Brush Black Velvet Watercolor… [ ELH ] Amazon.com: Ben Collection 1/4″ X 50… [ AMZUS ] Twins, Judikins Eclipse [ ELH ] Glue Dots, Mini (3/16″) [ ELH ] Scotch Foam Mounting Tape [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ]

I enjoyed creating this clean and simple Christmas wreath card.  Since I rarely watercolor anymore and found it quite challenging. Thanks for coming by today and I hope you have a great week.