Monday, August 11, 2025

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #101 - Let's Wreath It Up

Hello friends.  Still very HOT & HUMID in my neck of the woods, so I'm going to try and stay cool with Christmas cards this week.  The Christmas Kickstart Challenge is looking for WREATHS this time around and I have a PFS stencil set that hasn't seen ink in quite a while, so...


Using the Thrill of Hope Wreath stencil set, here's what I came up with...


After stenciling the wreath in greens and eggplant inks, it still looked a little plain to me, so I ran it through with a SB's embossing folder called Holiday Floral Swag that has empty space in the middle and seemed like it would be perfect for the wreath.  I love how that worked out!!


I added my sentiment using PFS's Christmas Sentiments stamp & die set (die cutting 3 times for a little extra dimension) with the eggplant ink to coordinate with the berries.  A few Disco Ball Sequins (Gina K) and a piece of eggplant ribbon from my stash finished off my card.

If you need to add to your Christmas stash, or even get started, check out Jo and her guest elf Greta's cards for a little inspiration, and then play along right HERE.  This challenge is open till Sunday, August 31st.    


Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


15 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, it did work out great with the embossing! I love your colors, and that fabulous sentiment. Ribbon, too! How wonderfully pretty this is, Marcia! I saw that you were a random prize winner in Jo's 100th challenge celebration. Congratulations!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Ooo - just love the stamped wreath with the embossing all around it, Marcia - just gorgeous!!

I Card Everyone said...

Marcia, that embossing folder was destined to be your supporting actor here on your card today! It provided the most wonderful space for your pretty wreath!
=]

Lisa Elton said...

I like your pretty little wreath and that wonderful pop of plum! This is a delightful holiday card, Marcia!

Kathy said...

Very pretty!

TK said...

AMAZING! LOVE the colors, but also the way your stencils and embossing folder go together like peanut butter and jelly! These two were made for each other, as this gorgeous card proves

Dotty Jo said...

How lovely, and the embossing was a perfect way to add a little drama. So classy. Thanks so much for joining Greta and me at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x

Birgit said...

The stamping paired with the embossing is stunning!! I love the color and texture of this one layer card. The ribbon adds a nice finishing touch. It's super hot and humid here too, my friend. Stay cool in that craft room of yours!

Bonnie said...

I have that embossing folder too and I need to get it out. I LOVE this wreath and how the embossing fancies it up! Gorgeous colors too that I would not have thought of but love!

Jeanne H said...

I too love your card with its great colors. Well done, Marcia.

Bobby said...

That embossing folder was meant to show off your lovely wreath, Marcia, and that eggplant color really pops.

Loll said...

Gorgeous wreath Marcia. LOVE the colours you've used. The embossed background really adds to the card. Beautiful design, my friend! xx

Greta said...

Such a beautifully unique card, Marcia! Love your choice of colors and adding the embossing really stepped it up! Thank you for joining Jo and me at CKC!

Cat Craig said...

Beautiful, Marcia. I am loving those purple and greens. So fresh and a lovely new color combo for the wreath.

JoAnn said...

The embossed background is perfect with that lovely wreath in purple - love it. Beautiful card Marcia.