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I made a Christmas card using Clearly Besotted Stamps. This stamp set is called Joy to the World. This is an older stamp set but one of my favourite Christmas stamp set.
I stamped the background of the card with the trees from the stamp set using Soft Leaf dye ink from Hero Arts. This is a beautiful muted green. Perfect for background. Soft and subtle.
For the focal point, I stamped the wreath from the stamp set using green pigment ink and red details on the wreath using red pigment ink. The pigment inks are from Mama Elephant and Avery Elle. I similarly stamped the bow, die cut both of them out using the coordinating dies. I adhered them on a vellum panel using foam adhesive for dimension. I also edged the vellum with gold pigment ink. Then I adhered this vellum panel on the card front using foam adhesives hidden behind the wreath and bow. The sentiment is white heat embossed on black strip of cardstock and adhered again using foam adhesive. Then I added 4mm gold sequins on the wreath as embellishments. Thats all! Simple and easy to make.
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Merry Christmas to you all!
Lovely card! The sequins are a great touch!
ReplyDeleteI love the focal points raised up to pop right off the gentle background. The curly bow matches the curly font of the sentiment perfectly. Great card.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteElegant card! The background is great!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love Clearly Besotted stamps.
ReplyDeleteGayatri, your card is beautiful. The background looks amazing behind the vellum and the focal image is really lovely! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe slight gold detail on the vellum is beautiful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, beautiful layers
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteLove the background and vellum. Trying to pin it, but I can't.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSO PRETTY!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I can see why it's your favorite set.
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty card in the lovely soft colors, Gayatri!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. The vellum is a nice touch. Looks like a frosted window.
ReplyDeletePretty card! Love the vellum layer to add softness. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePretty card. Love the use of vellum.
ReplyDeleteNice background and the vellum is so soft and pretty, too.
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Beautiful card. I adore that sentiment font. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. It's colorful and bright. My favorite part is the message. I love how it's written. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty background and your colors! VEry pretty card! Merry Christmas and tfs!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and fun ideas to make something alittle different! Thanks for sharing on this fun extravaganza!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteVellum always gives a hint of mystery
when it is placed over a bold design.
The wreath is so pretty.
thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The card has a real contemporary flair! Love it!
ReplyDeleteNice card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card--so unique with an open wreath. Lovely background and I like the red speckles added to the greenery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the gold edge detail on the vellum - nice touch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with great design. Love the vellum and the sequins...all the elements just came together perfectly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Gayatri--just the style I love! That sentiment is fabulous--gotta try & get it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! The focal point is so stunning and I love the font of the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! The vellum and the black and white sentiment really make it stand out!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant card! I can see why "Joy to the World" is one of your favorite stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, Gayatri ... the soft vellum is fabulous with that gorgeous wreath in traditional Christmas colours! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love how the sentiment and ribbon are both wavy!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!!! A lovely background and wreath!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card that makes me feel peaceful.
ReplyDeleteIngrid
Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteNo better sentiment for the season. Oh how I love Christmas carols. Your car is really beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Gayatri I really like your card the image pops off the page! Love it
ReplyDeleteoh my! This is gorgeous...love how it POPS.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I like the addition of the vellum.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love your background! This looks like such a versatile set and so perfect for Christmas. Your sequined wreath is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the font of the sentiment! Great card.
ReplyDeleteLove the simple elegance of this card. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteTerrific card...love your background and the added vellum!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the vellum layer and wreath! Pretty details!
ReplyDeleteGreat holiday card!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and that sentiment is beautiful. Great choices!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Love the vellum panel.
ReplyDeleteI really like this layout. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteJust delightful!!
ReplyDeleteSo crisp and love the dimension. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! The vellum works well and that joined sentiment stamp is just my style!
ReplyDeleteGreat card I love wreaths and these stamps are perfect love the font for joy to the world
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely stunning and SO beautiful! i love the traditional greens and reds! and that vellum is a perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I love the back ground and how it is partly diffused by the vellum.
ReplyDeleteFabulous stamping
ReplyDeleteon the background.
Lovely design and
the wreath is awesome.
Carla from Utah
Very pretty! I can see why it's a favorite set. That bow is especially lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! Wonderful background and sentiment and I love the little touch of gold around the vellum! The red berries of the wreath is such a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Gayatri!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Simple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!! Love the vellum - I always forget how lovely vellum looks. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the layers!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! Love the soft background & the vellum!
ReplyDeleteLove your background
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. Love the background paper and the vellum makes the wreath pop. Great job.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!! Your wreath is lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteso pretty! love the dimension!
ReplyDeleteI love what you created--so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card- love the vellum overlay!
ReplyDeleteGayatri - this is a lovely card - I always forget to use vellum, and it is so pretty as you have used it both to soften the stamped background and as a background for your focal point. I really like this. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card with subtle colors and love the touch of sequins. Superb!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card with soft yet vibrant colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVellum always adds elegance to a card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteUnique card design, simplicity at its best. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGayatri, your card is so lovely and elegant. I love the sentiment "joy to the world" it works for everyone. Peace and happiness to all
ReplyDeleteWonderfully contemporary and elegant. Love how you put all the elements together!
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath and sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteI like the dimensional look of this card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
ReplyDeleteVery classy. I love the simplicity of it. And the font that joy to the world is in, is awesome.
ReplyDeleteCool card!
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully designed card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card. Great job.
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I love the sentiment from the style of the font to the white on black presentation. The vellum rectangle is a perfect touch too.
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeleteVery nice design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath reminds me of the Roman head dress for winners and that bow is exquisite! The card is a WINNER!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Thank you so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and unique. Fabulous holiday card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is simple but oh so beautiful. Just my style!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! A perfect card for those who live in tropical areas. Happy Holidays, Gayatri!
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card! You worked the vellum just perfectly. Love the sparkle, too!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, very classy. I really love your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card and very different. Something I think I will have to have a go at. Very elegant. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and I have a new blog to follow for 2017.
ReplyDeleteTracey.xx
So pretty. Thanks so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card!Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteLovely card fantastic sentiment
ReplyDeleteLove just about anytime vellum is added :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! The colors are so soft and calm.
ReplyDeleteFrom the soft sprigs background to the vellum to the lovely wreath, your card is an elegant work of art! Stunning! Thank you for being part of Taheerah's Extravaganza; you've sent my festive spirit soaring!
ReplyDelete~carol
Beautiful card, love the wreath and pretty sequins :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant. Love the soft background and the sentiment is so elegant and stylish.
ReplyDeletePretty card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is so festive, love the vellum.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteReally like this "wreath" since it is different and joyful, too.
ReplyDeleteYour background is so elegant! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant design - really like it! It's good to think outside the box sometimes and make something different :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great eye !
ReplyDeleteStunning design! A perfect card for an Australian summer or a Northern winter! Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLove your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteI love the red detail on the wreath and I am a big fan of vellum, but I always forget to use it on my own cards =)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Gayatri! Your card is beautiful! I love your use of vellum over the stamped background, a technique I've borrowed from you before! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the background you created with that soft green! The wreath looks amazing on the vellum!
ReplyDeleteCAS at its finest!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and pretty! !!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gayatri for this card. I really love the raised vellum element and the script is beautiful also.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful with the vellum overlay and sparkly accents!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! I love the sentiment. Your card is simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteNice card! I like how the vellum looks with the background.
ReplyDeleteI love the soft green background stamping. Your wreath is lovely with the gold sequins.
ReplyDeleteI love vellum, and this card reminds me why I love it so much:)
ReplyDeleteLovely card - soft vellum, that gorgeous stamped and die cut wreath - perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The vellum is such a great addition!
ReplyDeletelove the vellum and sequins
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card! Love the way you incorporated Vellum into your design. The sequins are a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteSammibug in Ohio
Gorgeous card, love it!
ReplyDeleteSo perfect ! Love the mix of pigment and dye ink and the vellum is a great touch.
ReplyDeleteReally love the background on your card! Very elegant! Thank you so much for sharing! (Peg)
ReplyDeleteLovely card...the softness of the background and the pop of the wreath with a bit of bling! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the stamped vellum!!!
ReplyDeleteReally, really nice
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love colors and the vellum layer adds so much! Thank you ^_^
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful! I love that wreath!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I really like the background.
ReplyDeleteI love wreaths and yours is beautiful !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! Love the background with the vellum on top! The wreath is fabulous with the gold sequins!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card! I love the background you created and how you put the wreath on vellum and popped it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like your simple Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteI so need that sentiment! I love your background in muted green, and then the bold pop of red on the bow.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Love the vellum layer - - I need to remember to use vellum.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the vellum layer on top of that soft, muted background.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Gayatri! I love that sentiment stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove the background and the vellum!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the sentiment.
ReplyDeletePretty card. I like the leafy ink colour on your background and the scripted sentiment goes perfect on the card.
ReplyDeleteDebbieC
I LOVE this beautiful wreath!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!! So soft and pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a not complete wreath!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your card. I feel like I could reqch out and touch the velvet on the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. I like the pop of color.
ReplyDeleteI like the pretty leaf background and the fab use of vellum!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! I love the vellum and the gold you added to its edges. Such a lovely touch!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!! Happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The red dots and sequins really make that gorgeous wreath pop!
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, Gayatri!! I love the use of the vellum to mute the background slightly and the use of the bright red and the sequins as they truly make your card POP!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully CAS! Love the design and the way you used the vellum
ReplyDeleteLove it! So pretty and elegant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful & elegant card you've created & shared with us! Thank you so very much :) it's quite lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, classy card! I love Clearly Besotted stamps!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I am learning about so many different stamps from the different companies. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Beautiful wreath! 🙂
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, your background stamping is so pretty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI like how the vellum spotlights the wreath.Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the layers in this card.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card and the little details are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour card is pretty and I really like the background stamping!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card.Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteCheers and happy new year
preety
Absolutely gorgeous! I love all the little details you've done.
ReplyDeleteWhilst this card is astonishing, I must say that the little detail of edging the vellum with the thin gold border is the star of the show. Lovely ensemble. Cheers
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love that sentiment. Very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, love your use of vellum, gives it a nice touch. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card..love the subtle background.
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