Festive Gifts

It felt so good to be back in the Craft Cave today after another unplanned break.  Wednesday and Thursday I was in bed with a migraine.  My own fault really as I had recently told someone I hadn't had a bad one in ages.  And this was a bad one.  I haven't had a headache free day since but at least they're minor enough that I can function.  I even managed to spend half the day outside with Luis yesterday clearing more trees.  

Anyway today's card is for two challenges.  I used the sketch from the Fusion challenge and the photo inspiration from Festive Friday.  I was inspired by the gifts and the reds.  I used some Fancy Pants paper to paper piece the Woodware gifts and added a Sweet Stamp Shop sentiment. And that's it for today!  See you tomorrow!

Card Supplies
Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill

Patterned Paper:  (Happy Holidays) Fancy PantsStamps:  (Gifts) Woodware, (Sentiment from Holiday Seniments) Sweet Stamp Shop
Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Cherry Cobbler) Stampin' Up
Gems:  Recollections   

Festive Wreath

Since I've had so much fun playing along with the Merry Monday challenge I decided I should check out the Festive Friday challenge as well.  The photo they provided this fortnight immediately sparked an idea in my head and it actually translated pretty easily onto my card.  Love when that happens!  I made the wreath using branches from Papertrey's Bells & Boughs set (here it is again!) and added some Stickle berries to it for some colour and shine.  Quick, simple and flat for mailing.  Awesome!   

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Real Red) Stampin' Up

Patterned Paper:  (Lakeside 6x6) Pebbles

Stamps:  (Leaves from Bells & Boughs, Berries from Holida Cheer, Christmas from City Scene Christmas Sentiments) Papertrey Ink

Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Real Red, Old Olive, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Wonderful Words:  Holiday) Papertrey Ink

Glitter:  (Xmas Red Stickles) Ranger