Stretching Supplies Beyond Their Season!
Hi friends! Happy Monday! Please join me in welcoming special guest Cheiron Brandon to our blog today! Sometimes it’s such a fun challenge to stretch your supplies, and today Cheiron has done just that using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Foliage Wreath die set for a fun “Spring-y” project! Read on and enjoy!
Hello there! It’s Cheiron Brandon and I am thrilled to be sharing a fun card with you today using Tim Holtz products. Today I am using the Vault Foliage Wreath die along with colorful textured Sizzix cardstock to make a wreath that is perfect for the spring season.
I love a wreath card, and I always think it looks great on a solid textured background. To begin, I ran a panel of Distress Watercolor Cardstock through the Vault Lace Embossing Folder. This folder gives the perfect amount of background texture. For the wreath, I like to cut out my base pieces first, then cut out my foliage and florals to figure out where on the card I want to place them. I cut the wreath pieces out of two different colors of greens.
Now it’s time to create our florals. I cut out florals and green leaves in many colors. To make my florals really stand out, I inked the edges of each with coordinating colors of Distress Inks and then adhered a center to each flower. Since we are making a spring themed card, I did not use the oak leaves or acorns.
After that, I arranged the wreath pieces together, slightly offsetting them. Once the wreath was assembled, I began arranging the leaves and flowers on top of the wreath, popping (almost) each one up with foam squares. When I was done putting the wreath together, I turned it over and added foam squares to the back.
I also wanted to add color to the Lace Panel, so gave it a mist of Distress Spritz, using Spritzes in Kitsch Flamingo, Saltwater Taffy and Weathered Wood and dried them with a heat tool. It adds just the perfect hint of sparkle. I adhered the Lace Panel to a card cut from Simon Says Stamp Peacock cardstock, then adhered the wreath to the panel. I added a sentiment strip using a Tim Holtz Small Talk sticker and to complete my card, I added a clear drop to the center of the bow.
I hope you had fun creating this card along with me and learning some tips to stretch your supplies into the next season!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Cheiron for being our guest!
That was a fabulous card. It will make a great mom day card!
so beautiful
LOVE this, Cheiron!
Really Beautiful Spring card!!!!!
Cheiron’s project is a brilliant example of creative resourcefulness! It reminds me of how much fun you can have repurposing things. Speaking of fun, has anyone tried Snow Rider 3D lately? It’s a simple game, but surprisingly addictive when you need a quick break between crafting sessions. Cheiron’s vibrant wreath really brightens up this Monday.
Beautiful card!! I’m now inspired to grab my supplies and have a go at it. Thanks for sharing your tips and inspiration!
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