Craft Obsession: Serendipity Stamps Challenge #6

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #6

Hi all, today brings another new challenge from the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog! This fortnight, we have a fun theme - Things are Not as They Should Be! So, use an image or die from Serendipity Stamps for a theme which is completely different to the stamp - i.e. a Christmas stamp/die for a birthday, or an Easter image for a New home - just let your imagination swing!

I have used the Bayleaf Wreath, a traditional Christmas image. I really wanted to jazz it up with some flowers for an Easter card, and some Easter themed papers.

I coloured the image with Promarkers, and added some paper flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts over the pine cone detail in the image - it worked a treat!

I added some stickles to the flowers and dotted about on the wreath, and added this to some lovely easter themed papers from Trimcraft Spring Drop stack - you can just see the cute bunny peeping out of his warren! I popped on a few pink pearls for some shine.

I added some pink and Ivory lace velvet trim from The Ribbon Reel, and layered onto a mat of Gumball Green card. I finally stamped the Easter greeting, also from Serendipity Stamps.

Do stop by the rest of the Design team for some more fab inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

29 comments:

Donna Mosley said...: Gorgeous card Pauline, love the beautiful image and very pretty design.

Donna x; 20 February 2013 at 07:38
Sasha said...: I love the stamp you used, Pauline...it has so much depth. Beautifully coloured, too. Your wreath looks fab with those pretty flowers. Gorgeous card! xx; 20 February 2013 at 13:34
Marybeth said...: Great idea Pauline! Love your spring wreath! Such a pretty card, love the lace and ribbon. Bet we could do this with a lot of Christmas wreaths.; 20 February 2013 at 13:56
Vicky Hayes said...: What a great challenge Pauline - I love finding different ways to use my stamps! You've given your Christmas wreath a whole spring vibe with those fabulous flowers and that pretty backing paper. Vicky x; 20 February 2013 at 14:44
Kim S said...: He's peeking out perfectly!! Such a beautiful wreath!; 20 February 2013 at 14:48
Lisa Elton said...: Oodles of spring prettiness Pauline! A beautiful wreath!; 20 February 2013 at 15:18
Sue Lelli said...: OMG, Pauline! LOVE LOVE LOVE the velvet ribbon and the flowers and the paper with the bunnies! FAB Easter card!; 20 February 2013 at 15:49
Sue said...: This is so beautiful Pauline. I love the image and the flowers you have added are so pretty. Gorgeous papers too.
Sue xx; 20 February 2013 at 15:59
Cathy Weber said...: Cute idea to use the Christmas wreath for an Easter wreath Pauline..love the addition of the little flowers and i LOVE that lacy velvet ribbon.; 20 February 2013 at 16:07
Jeanne J. said...: Pauline - so smart to use this wreath for spring - I love all the pretty flowers and pearls you added - all that fussy cutting was worth it - this looks amazing - and yep! that bitty bunny is adorable!; 20 February 2013 at 17:01
Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...: VERY pretty and a clever use of the wreath; 20 February 2013 at 18:59
Stamps and Paper said...: Gorgeous card Pauline love how you have transformed your Christmas wreath into something spring like..

Anne; 20 February 2013 at 19:16
Meredith MacRitchie said...: Hey, great idea to put paper flowers on the wreath - I love the effect!! And you know how I love to use holiday stuff in non-holiday ways... this is awesome!; 20 February 2013 at 20:51
Miriam said...: Great idea to use the wreath for easter Pauline! Love your colors too.; 20 February 2013 at 21:12
xxxtglxxx said...: Pauline - this is soooo pretty! :) Wonderful idea to add the flowers to the wreath - it looks so effective! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx; 21 February 2013 at 00:14
anya said...: Pauline, this is a perfect way to take this Christmas image and transform it into a spring wreath! I love the flowers and would have never known there were pine cones there! Beautiful patterned paper pairing, too!; 21 February 2013 at 02:49
Mona Pendleton said...: So very pretty Pauline! I love that gorgeous wreath and all the beautiful blossoms! The velvet trimming adds such an elegant touch!; 21 February 2013 at 15:38
Julia Aston said...: what a lovely Easter wreath you created Pauline! Very creative!; 22 February 2013 at 02:32
Colleen Dietrich said...: Fab wreath, Pauline! So cleverly done.; 22 February 2013 at 22:42
Davi said...: So beautiful Pauline!! The pretty dps and ribbon really show off your gorgeous wreath perfectly!!; 23 February 2013 at 03:27
Anonymous said...: Love your pretty card Pauline - the wreath is a great idea for Easter and the touch of sparkle is perfect ;)
Rx; 23 February 2013 at 08:42
Deborah Frings said...: This is gorgeous! Love the sweet papers. You would never know that the wreath was originally for Christmas - love the pretty flowers and touch of sparkle! That ribbon is super too!; 23 February 2013 at 10:07
Maria said...: Such a pretty Easter card with lovely wreath, Pauline! The wreath looks very real...love it! Take care and have a wonderful weekend, hugs!; 24 February 2013 at 00:18
Anneke said...: such a pretty easter card with lovely design.
greetings from ann; 24 February 2013 at 14:08
Inkyfingers said...: What a great way to use the wreath stamp. A breath of spring is in the air!; 25 February 2013 at 16:43
Shannon White said...: OMgoodness Pauline!! I Love this!! Soo Happy, Cheery and Pretty all at the same time!! Love your wreath and the petty roses too! Just Fabulous Lady! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon; 27 February 2013 at 09:19
Vickie Z said...: That wreath is gorgeous!! Wonderful take on the challenge!! I say bring on the sunshine and your card makes me "want" for spring!!; 28 February 2013 at 22:09
Tracey McNeely said...: Beautiful wreath Pauline, gorgeous card.; 3 March 2013 at 05:36
~Tammy~ said...: Oh wow!!!!! This is gorgeous! Love the velvet ribbon, the papers and of course your beautiful focal point...that gorgeous gorgeous wreath!; 4 March 2013 at 12:16