Welcome to day 4 of the Impression Obsession Fall/Winter Release Designer Hop. We have some beautiful new stamps to share and gift certificates to give away each day!!! You will want to hop on over to the Impression Obsession design team blog to get all the details. I know you are going to love all the team projects you are going to see this week.
Today’s hop list!
Kittie Caracciolo (that’s me)
My project today was made using the new Gingham Texture stamp paired with the Twig Wreath, Fir Sprigs and candy canes from the Bare Christmas Tree set.
The wreath made with evergreen, candy canes and red multi loop bow with the gingham background is the perfect combination for an old-fashioned Christmas card. I started by attaching the gingham stamp to the mega mount, applied red ink and stamped on white cardstock. I layered it with red and white cardstock and attached to the card base with mounting tape.
I cut the wreath using kraft cardstock and applied brown ink to it using a Color Box stylus and foam tip. I laid the wreath face down on my molding pad and formed it with the stylus. I cut several pieces of evergreen and attached to the wreath to create the foliage spray.
I cut several candy canes in white and applied the red stripes with a red marker. I attached the red bow with glue dots and tucked the canes into the evergreen and attached with glossy accents.
The darker green cardstock made it a little hard to see the candy canes in my other photos so I took a close up so you could see them better.
I hope you have been enjoying see all the other design team members projects. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.
Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
This is beautiful, Kittie!
Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2014 at 06:53 AM
So pretty! Love the rich, Christmas-sy colors.
Posted by: Birgit | July 31, 2014 at 07:16 AM
Very pretty- love the reds and the traditional card.
Posted by: deb | July 31, 2014 at 07:18 AM
Terrific wreath card. like that gingham background.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | July 31, 2014 at 07:24 AM
love it, this cards is pretty awesome
Posted by: wendy l | July 31, 2014 at 07:35 AM
Beautiful Kittie.
Posted by: Rebekka K | July 31, 2014 at 07:50 AM
Those dies are amazing, versatile. I would love to play with them.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | July 31, 2014 at 07:51 AM
Another great card!! I really appreciate your use of dies.
Faith in Florida
Posted by: Faith | July 31, 2014 at 08:00 AM
Wow! I love the red plaid background paper. It makes the wreath pop off the page! And what a fabulous bow. I need a lesson in bow tying. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | July 31, 2014 at 08:06 AM
Wonderful! Love how you formed the wreath, and now I want that candy cane die. So sweet!
Posted by: Shona P. | July 31, 2014 at 08:45 AM
Love this detailed wreath, the evergreen and candy cane spray and your gingham panel is just the perfect background!
Posted by: Chriss Blagrave | July 31, 2014 at 08:55 AM
Wow! Beautiful! Will have to try my hand at this one!
Posted by: Barbara M. | July 31, 2014 at 09:02 AM
I love this gingham stamp but your little candy canes are the crowning touch on this one.
Posted by: Tami B | July 31, 2014 at 09:13 AM
Beautiful card. Your use of the gingham stamp is just perfect!
Posted by: Linda R. | July 31, 2014 at 09:15 AM
This is a stunning Christmas card!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | July 31, 2014 at 09:15 AM
Lovely Christmas theme, love the combination, thx
Posted by: Jo | July 31, 2014 at 09:23 AM
So gorgeous Kittie, your bows are scrumptious! You're the best at making gorgeous bows!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | July 31, 2014 at 09:23 AM
That wreath die is my favorite. The gingham stamp turned out perfect, I'll have to add it to my shopping list.
Great card.
Posted by: Carol Mc | July 31, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Lovely card Kittie, the candy canes are adorable and add just the perfect touch
Posted by: Charlene Dahlberg | July 31, 2014 at 09:41 AM
Pretty card Kittie! Love the gingham background!
Posted by: Deb L | July 31, 2014 at 09:45 AM
Beautiful card, Kittie! That gingham is wonderful!
Posted by: Patti J. | July 31, 2014 at 09:54 AM
Best twig wreath ever!
Posted by: Debs | July 31, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Your wreath is just beautiful.
Posted by: Shirley Q | July 31, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Love the look of your old-fashioned Christmas card!
Posted by: SusanK | July 31, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Picture perfect Christmas card. Love the colors and gingham and the wreath is
one of my favorite dies. Cute little candy canes, sweet.
Posted by: Eileen L. | July 31, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Lovely wreath, those little candy canes are a cute touch!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 31, 2014 at 10:31 AM
I have this die but hadn't used it yet.....now I have something to try it out on. Love your card!
Posted by: Lisa J | July 31, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Good Morning, Kittie, a Christmas wreath, is always such a glorious decoration Many thoughts of Christmas enter into its beauty, represents many traditions and understanding what Christmas is. something to research if never done for many surprises. I love this wreath, and love the candy canes. The Shepherds staff. Another one worth researching for its meaning. thank you for your wonderful creations, and am looking forward to your Christmas cards coming.....have a good day. God Bless...LOL
Posted by: Pattie Jns | July 31, 2014 at 10:58 AM
so beautiful! just want to reach out and touch it-so real!
Posted by: Melody | July 31, 2014 at 11:05 AM
I am blown away by how the gingham image looks so real! Lovely wreath too...
Posted by: Craftyfield | July 31, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Another great card! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Rachel B. | July 31, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Kittie, You are amaster at 3-D. thanks.
Posted by: Beverly Parkison aka Lateblooming Designs | July 31, 2014 at 11:23 AM
Pretty wreath card! I love the dimension, and it looks fabulous on the Gingham Texture background! Great new stamp!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | July 31, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Love the wreath on the red gingham background and love the red bow.
isoscia at aol dot com
Posted by: Iris Soscia | July 31, 2014 at 11:37 AM
A wreath always says Christmas and the red gingham gives it a country feel. Loved the card.
Posted by: Patty Combest | July 31, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jeanette | July 31, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Beautiful card Kittie! The gingham background is amazing. The wreath looks fantastic against the gingham. My favourite element is the candy canes, they look very realistic. Thank you for sharing this amazing card today.
Jacquelene L
Canada
Posted by: Jacquelene L | July 31, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Lovely card! The tiny candy canes are the perfect touch with the red gingham background. I really like that gingham stamp!
Posted by: Suzy Que | July 31, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Oh so pretty Kittie!!!!
TFS
Jan
Posted by: Janet Castle | July 31, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Love that gingham stamp. What a great background for you wreath.
Posted by: MariLynn | July 31, 2014 at 12:48 PM
Wouldn't it be fun to add gingham to some other diecuts! hmmm - got me thinking now! a cute gingham border.....
Posted by: Leslie MB | July 31, 2014 at 12:49 PM
Beautiful as usual
Posted by: Paula | July 31, 2014 at 12:52 PM
Gorgeous,anyone (like me) would love to receive your card.
Posted by: Cynthia Xavier | July 31, 2014 at 01:23 PM
Wonderful ward. Love all the texture and dimension and the gingham stam is fabulous.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | July 31, 2014 at 01:23 PM
Another winning card. You are such a great artist. I love your wreaths, I have tried making them but don't quit have the knack yet. You inspire me.
Posted by: Virginia Ogg | July 31, 2014 at 01:59 PM
This card is stunning!
Posted by: Cheryl in New Zealand | July 31, 2014 at 02:00 PM
Nobody does die cuts with so much dimension and style like you! I love the sweet little wreath over the gingham strip and the dainty foliage and tiny little candy canes. The bow is the perfect finishing touch.
I was wondering though, how you attached the wreath to the background? It's so open and with the shaping there wouldn't be many places to adhere it.
Thank you so much for sharing all your lovely work. This has been such a great blog hop week. I am going to hate for it to come to an end tomorrow!
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | July 31, 2014 at 02:14 PM
Love the added candy canes!
Posted by: lisa808 | July 31, 2014 at 02:16 PM
Cool way to use the stamp.
Posted by: Snazzy JJ | July 31, 2014 at 02:37 PM
Gorgeous card. Love that wreath. You got a great impression on the background
Posted by: Joyce erb | July 31, 2014 at 02:48 PM
Kittie, this is so pretty.... I love the wreath and the gingham background... very homey feeling.... and I can't believe the amount of work you put into making the candy canes.... really amazing... Again, I loved your idea... thank you for sharing your sensational creativity
Posted by: cookie | July 31, 2014 at 02:51 PM
Emily, I'm sorry I didn't say in my post how I attached the wreath. I attached three large glue dots to the back of the wreath where the foliage is. That held the wreath in place and allowed the grapevine part of the wreath be free from any attachment. I hope that made sense! :)
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | July 31, 2014 at 03:06 PM
Darling card. Your work with those little dies is always so amazing. I love the little candy canes & the gingham background stamp. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Troy Louise | July 31, 2014 at 03:11 PM
You always have the best dimension on your cards. Love them.
Posted by: sharri reeves | July 31, 2014 at 04:26 PM
A gorgeous Christmas card, Kittie!
Beautiful, traditional colors and everything fits so well together.
Kittie, you inspire me to try making such a Christmas card, Thank you!
Hugs, Eva.
Posted by: Eva van Buuren | July 31, 2014 at 04:57 PM
I really like this twig wreath and the way you tied the bow. Very nice card.
Posted by: Linda K | July 31, 2014 at 04:59 PM
Love the 3D look - stunning card!
Posted by: Marsha | July 31, 2014 at 05:05 PM
Lovely card. Those candy canes in the wreath are just too cute.
Posted by: Vivian C. | July 31, 2014 at 06:41 PM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Colleen C | July 31, 2014 at 07:12 PM
This looks REAL! Seeing this, a person would swear that the gingham was real. Another really beautiful card!
Posted by: Virginia Burns | July 31, 2014 at 07:23 PM
Love the gingham!
Posted by: Tammy Pope | July 31, 2014 at 07:38 PM
So gorgeous and love that gingham! Another must have. Oh dear. I may need another job!
Posted by: Kathryne | July 31, 2014 at 08:10 PM
So pretty. The bow, pine and colors on the wreath are beautiful.
Posted by: Barbara Nichols | July 31, 2014 at 08:22 PM
I love the rustic aesthetic of this card. So many pretty intricate die cuts!
Posted by: Crafty Math Chick | July 31, 2014 at 09:32 PM
Beautiful festive card! Love the dies you used!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | July 31, 2014 at 09:46 PM
Oh. My. Gosh. WOW!! The gingham is fantastic! I don't have the evergreen dies...well, I don't right this second but will shortly. ;) Just breathtaking, as always!!!
Posted by: carmen g | July 31, 2014 at 09:52 PM
Very pretty card. I like the candy canes stuck in the wreath.
Posted by: Deb H | July 31, 2014 at 09:56 PM
I love, love, love your cards! They are so inspiring. Thank you Kitty.
Posted by: Desi | July 31, 2014 at 10:14 PM
Really pretty card! Love the addition of the candy canes. P:) Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | July 31, 2014 at 10:58 PM
Loving that gingham background and what a great wreath!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 31, 2014 at 11:08 PM
Just love this Christmas wreath card. It looks really beautiful against the gingham background.
Posted by: Carolyn Cece | August 01, 2014 at 01:43 AM
Fabulous card, Kittie! I love the extra dimension that you achieved by shaping the wreath and the beautiful multi-loop bow is the perfect finishing touch.
Posted by: Carol MJS | August 01, 2014 at 02:44 AM
Wow, I love that wreath Kittie and on gingham. Beautiful.
Posted by: Lisa Lara | August 01, 2014 at 02:49 AM
This is another stunning card! I have the wreath die and am inspired to get it out again now. Thank you!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | August 01, 2014 at 06:52 AM
You always make such gorgeous 3-d cards, stunning!
Posted by: Penny H | August 01, 2014 at 09:03 AM
TOTALLY LOVING this FUN Wreath with those Sweet Little Candy Canes!! OMG how FUN are those going to be to use!! =) LOVING your FUN design!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | August 01, 2014 at 09:24 AM
I love this wreath with the spray and candy canes. Beautiful card!
Posted by: Kristen V | August 01, 2014 at 12:12 PM
I love the twig wreath as a die. I love dies, and I like the evergreen die as well. Your card is highly inspirational and you've done a great job.
Posted by: Parker O | August 01, 2014 at 12:27 PM
Well this stamp will be on my wishlist very soon! I love the gingham and the dies you used for the wreath are awesome. They will all be on my wishlist! Thanks!
Posted by: Sue | August 01, 2014 at 09:19 PM