Stampin' Up! Holiday Invitation & Wonderous Wreath
It's Sunday and time for another wonderous creation from the Design Team of the Paper Players. This week is a sketch challenge hosted by Jaydee. One of the things I like most about any type of challenge is that it does just that - challenges me! However with this particular challenge I had already created the two main components long before I saw the challenge. Wonderous Wreath is such a versatile stamp set, not just for Christmas, but for many holidays. All you have to do is use the appropriate colors. After all we see wreaths on doors year round representing the season. It's time to go “scary” with this stamp set.
Step by Step Tips:
- My web background was created using the spider web image from the “Bite Me” photopolymer stamp set (134622). I inked the image with Silver Metallic ink and then stamped it off before stamping it on Basic Black card stock.
- My background lattice was created by using the Hardwood background stamp in Basic Gray on Smokey Slate card stock. It was cut into narrow strips and the edges of each strip were shaded using a Sponge Dauber to give each strip a separate identity. They were then woven together and glued to the web background using a 2-Way Glue Pen.
- The wreath was stamped ON Pumpkin Pie card stock WITH Pumpkin Pie ink. If you look really hard you'll see Daydream Medallions on the wreath along with the accent leaves - both stamped in Basic Black.
- The sentiment and spider were stamped on Blackberry Bliss card stock using Silver Metallic ink. The spider is given a little personality using my Old Olive Blendability marker! Simple!
Mike, this is spook-tacular!! I love the lattice fence you created using the woodgrain stamp. I plan to order this stamp very soon and will be writing down your idea in my inspiration book so I don't forget. The wreath is dynamite too!
Posted by: Christy Q | 08/28/2014 at 07:22 PM
What a great card, Mike! I love how you expertly combined elements from different stamp sets to make a spooky-cool Halloween card! Well done!
Posted by: Sandy M | 08/27/2014 at 05:33 PM
Wowza! Love your alternate take on this wreath Mike! The medallion stamp is just fabulous as an accent and the wood lattice background is stunning! Great take on the sketch!
Posted by: Nance Leedy | 08/26/2014 at 02:57 PM
Awesome Halloween wreath Mike - this is my favourite set from this year's seasonal catalogue too, it's just so versatile! I love the other elements too - the Hardwood lattice background and the cute spider. Great card!
Posted by: Joanne James | 08/26/2014 at 10:19 AM
LOVE that basket weave fence or kind of lattice peace...really wonderful! Also love the Fall wreath.... the whole card is great! The spider webs and spiders and a great addition - sooo spooky and creepy! What a different idea to use the Medallions stamp behind the wreath..you are sooo clever!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 08/25/2014 at 07:09 PM
This is FABULOUS!
Posted by: Lyndal | 08/25/2014 at 01:40 AM
Total show stopper!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 08/24/2014 at 09:31 PM
WOWZERS!!!! Mike, this card is outstanding! I love the colors, and the Medallions stamp in with all that gorgeous orange is a super great idea! Love the background paper too and that fence? It's awesome! Trick or Treat! This is a real TREAT! Love it!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/24/2014 at 06:40 PM
what a great idea..... I love the wood 'fence' and I might be CASEing your idea.... lol. Just wonderful...
Posted by: Cookie | 08/24/2014 at 01:29 PM
This absolutely fabulous! Love all the details you put into this beautiful creation. :)
Posted by: Annette | 08/24/2014 at 01:23 PM
WOWSERS!!! I'd love to see this in real life.........I bet it's awesome; TFS!!
Posted by: Susan Mac | 08/24/2014 at 11:47 AM
This is amazing! I like everything about it...it's perfect!
Posted by: laurie | 08/24/2014 at 11:20 AM
What a beautiful Halloween card! Halloween is my birthday,so I have always loved all things Halloween :-) You have managed to make Halloween very elegant with this card! The wreath is beautiful but I LOVE the wood lattice background! So genius! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janet Swofford | 08/24/2014 at 11:02 AM
Wow! That says it all: Wow! I love the way you've drawn together all those elements for such a wonderful card, Mike. Your woven woodgrain strips give a real illusion of crosses. The spiders and spider webs? Perfect! I agree, that wreath is a wreath for all seasons, depending on how you put it together and the colours you use. TFS
Posted by: Heidi Weaver | 08/24/2014 at 10:49 AM
Super job! Love the way you used the hardwood "boards" for your background and the detail on your wreath.
Posted by: Theresa Romani | 08/24/2014 at 08:51 AM
OMG!! As in 'oh my goodness' ;O)
I normally don't do Hallowe'en cards (lazy I guess), but this I'm going to do!!! Another great use for the wreath set....
I do big bags of goodies and I do stamp the bags. Do about 20 for the Grands and neighbourhood Kids.
Posted by: Terry | 08/24/2014 at 07:46 AM
Awesome card Mike! The colors and details go perfectly together and adding the lattice background was so original. Very cool!
Posted by: Andrea W | 08/24/2014 at 07:43 AM
Your wreath is great, Mike, but that background lattice is spectacular!! Fantastic Halloween card!
Posted by: Yapha | 08/24/2014 at 06:58 AM
Mike, another wonderful card, love the lattice behind the wreath, and the wreath is spectacular....as always, you have done a superb job...I always wait with bated breath to see your creations....
Posted by: tammy fletcher | 08/24/2014 at 06:33 AM
Great take on the wreath, Mike! Love the background and sentiment too!
Posted by: Wendie | 08/24/2014 at 06:06 AM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE every detail in your card, Mike! I will send you my address so I can receive this in the mail for Halloween! Your attention to detail amazes me! I adore the weaved fence! This card is SPOOKTACULAR!!!!!!! XX
Posted by: Claire Broadwater | 08/24/2014 at 05:57 AM
Over the Top! Wow! I must Pin this! You're brain was in full tilt thinkin up this one Mike! Now, when's the big event? Oct 31st I imagine!! Awesome!
Posted by: Patti Willey | 08/24/2014 at 05:01 AM
WOW! Spectacular. I would never have thought too I use the Medallions stamp behind the wreath. But is sure makes the wreath full. I don't make Halloween cards very often. But Mason and Hailey are getting old enough to enjoy mail. This is just well, like I said ;-) Thanks for sharing my friend. Hug, Jess
Posted by: jessica | 08/24/2014 at 04:09 AM