Okay, so they can't all be winners. This embarrassingly simple card is for this week's Bah! Humbug! Buttons and Bows Challenge. My first thought was "Country Christmas" so I dragged out the DCWV Homemade Christmas Stack. The green and kraft gingham made me think of a wreath and I was too lazy to cut one with my Cricut. I pulled out my Scalloped Circle and Inverted Scalloped Circle Nesties, taped them to the cardstock and cut the wreath in one fell swoop. Chose one larger and one smaller and repeated for the shadow. So simple I will definitely be doing that again! Took an hour to decide on the background DP (not really, but it felt like it) and ran it through my Distrezz-it-All to chew up the edges a bit. Cut the sentiment from ribbon from M's, glued on the buttons and bow and called it DONE! Not awful, but coulda done better. Sorry ladies, I've got stuff to do today but didn't want to miss a challenge.
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Oh my gosh, that wreath is like the cutest thing EVER!
ReplyDeleteWow, What a fabulous card Donna. Love it. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mix of colours and textures on this beautiful card. I lov ethe way you created the wreath, Fabulous work.
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Fiona x
Your cards are always gorgeous and creative, Donna! Love it!!
ReplyDeletethis is really beautiful love it hugs cheryl xxxxx
ReplyDeleteYour so funny, but I know exactly how you feel....
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Donna, you are way too hard on yourself! There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. In fact, I love the simple country look of it. I know, for you, as for me, it is hard to do simple, but you nailed it here, girl! Great job! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteEven your "super simple" cards turn out fab! LUV it!
ReplyDeleteOooohhh, love the creative wreath! I think it turned out really nice! And who you kidding? I KNOW it took you an hour to pick out that paper!
ReplyDeleteI think it's adorable Donna! You're just not used to doing simple cards. LOL! Love the buttons on the wreath and the wonderful country feel of the card! Don't be so hard on yourself and quit apologizing for creating a wonderful card! :)
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Donna, you're such an awesome designer - you don't need to apologize for anything! I love the country feel of this card, the patchwork is awesome!
ReplyDeleteJust fab yet again Donna - love the colours on this and that wreath is amazing - the button trim is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for finding the time to play along with us again at Bah! Humbug! Hope to see you in the new challenge which starts tomorrow. It's something a bit different.
Ann xxx
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Donna - simple and gorgeous - why pull out the cricut when you can cut a wreath like that with your nesties!!! I have that paper stack too and I find it difficult to use because it is really country - but you did a fabulous job!
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M
Donna, I just wanted to pop in to leave a little note and to let you know how much you have inspired me!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is a new challenge at the Latte Lounge called "You Inspire Me" and the challenge is to showcase a project that has inspired you in some way. I will never forget the impact your "Daddy" card made on me and I wanted to take a second to say thank you!! HERE is a link to my post about it!
THANK YOU!!
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Stacie
How creative. I love the patchwork look and who would ever know it was a Nestibility and not a weath. Love the papers you used and the buttons are perfect!
ReplyDeleteDear sweet Donna, once again I wonder whose eyes are you using because I cannot see what there is not to like here. I adore the gingham wreath and the dinky buttons ... I love the red ribbon bow with ric-rac stitching ... the background paper is a perfect compliment even though I'm not a fan of the distressed look ... and it's all put together beautifully. Thank you for sharing with us at Bah! Humbug!
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