Happy Saturday. I’m posting a little late today but I have a lovely holiday wreath to share with you. I played this morning in the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge and the inspiration site was Wind and Weather. I loved the whole wreath section but was especially inspired by this Romantic Roses Wreath.
I kept the roses and white theme and changed mine up to be snowy winter rose wreath. You can see my step by step wreath tutorial here to see how I create the base of the wreath.
I started by creating a circle base for the wreath with two different sizes of circle dies. I punch out lots and lots of pine sprigs and attach all the way around the circle alternating directions as I go.
I added the roses and tucked the holly leaves and pine branches around the roses. I lightly applied touches of liquid applique to the foliage and roses for a soft snowy effect. I finished by adding the bow. Here’s a closer view.
I will add more red elements if I make this wreath again. Although I love the white snow on the foliage I think there could be a little more red for interest.
I hope your weekend is relaxing and enjoyable. Have a great day and thanks for stopping in.
Paper: Red, White, Olive Accessories: My Favorite Things Mini Rolled Roses, Memory Box Grapevine Wreath, Martha Stewart Branch Punch and Holly Punch, Liquid Applique, Spellbinders Circle Die, Glue Dots, Mounting Tape, Needle Nose Pliers. Mounting Tape, Sizzix Loving Thoughts Embossing Folder Set, Glossy Accents, ATG,
Good Morning, Kittie, this wreath is breath taking, I love the pine, and the roses with flicks of snow all around. you mentioned more red, perhaps adding a few holly berries here in there will do the trick without over doing. that would be the only thing, I would change, it is gorgeous. and love the embossed folder behind as well elegant......have a good week-end.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | August 25, 2012 at 01:59 PM
The wreath you choose to inspire your Beautiful card is gorgeous. This is a lovely winter card!
Posted by: Carol R | August 25, 2012 at 02:28 PM
WOW!!!
Posted by: Marina | August 25, 2012 at 02:33 PM
What a gorgeous and creative card...I wouldn't change a thing...perfect as it is...love it!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | August 25, 2012 at 02:34 PM
This wreath is gorgeous and love the embossed frame around it. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!! A suggestion about wanting to add more red - make little red berries with something like Liquid Pearls or Stickles (if you want glitter). Thanks for sharing your projects - I always look forward to each day on your blog!!
Posted by: Andrene | August 25, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Your wreath is just Gorgeous, love the differnt greenery, perfect roses and the snow is a great touch!
Posted by: conniecrafter | August 25, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Chique !!!!!!!!!!!!
Vind er geen ander woord voor !
Posted by: Marleen | August 25, 2012 at 02:54 PM
Goodness- this is just gorgeous!!! Love to see what you create!!!
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | August 25, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Oh my wow! That's beautiful!
Posted by: Dee in NH | August 25, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Hi
Only just found your blog and I'm loving everything I see.
This card is beautiful. thank you for sharing it
Posted by: Sharon | August 25, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Stunning, as always, Kittie!
Posted by: janey | August 25, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Just GORGEOUS Kittie!!!
Posted by: Elly | August 26, 2012 at 03:37 AM
This is fabulous and so like the one you used to pattern this after. I love that cuttlebug background also and I think I need that one. Thanks for the inspiration, I really want to try one of these!! I hope you used this for the "no stamping" on SCS forum.
Posted by: Karen Wallace | August 26, 2012 at 05:16 AM
Stunning! Kittie this wreath looks so real and is very beautiful.
Loes
Posted by: Loes | August 26, 2012 at 05:23 AM
Hi Kittie,
Just came across your blog and wow i love it. Your creations are inspirational and i love them. i've just bought loads of dies from the USA because i love your blog. I love the door and window frame one with those lovely little flowers. I cant wait for them to arrive and create some stunning cards from your tutorials. thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Carole | August 26, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Gorgeous and perfect! I love seeing what you use for inspiration and how you interpret it.
Thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | August 26, 2012 at 06:28 AM
Beautiful, as usual. Love the wreath.
Posted by: Cindy | August 26, 2012 at 06:48 AM
Kitty - your blog continues to be a source of creative genius! Every time I think you can't possibly top what yuo have done before, you go and do it! This wreath is gorgeous!!
Posted by: NancyK | August 26, 2012 at 08:28 AM
Such a gorgeous wreath, love it!!!
Posted by: Mihaela | August 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM