Hello and welcome to the Holiday Cards & More 12 Blogs of Christmas Blog Hop! This blog hop is the cherry on top for the promotional week of one of the most beloved Paper Crafts special issues, the one and only devoted to all things Christmas! You can't miss it, and here is were you can get a copy.
I always love creating for this issue because as I've said before, it's like having Christmas twice a year ;)
Today, on each of the 12 Blogs of Christmas you will find a card created using one of the simple sentiments from this issue. It's my first time using a digital sentiment!
I wanted to make an unconventional Christmas wreath. It started by printing the sentiment on red cardstock. Then I die cut it with a circle die, and used a woodgrain plate for debossing. To highlight the sentiment, I used a white gel pen to fill in some of the areas and doodle a frame. Isn't that handwritten font lovely?
Next was die cutting the big scalloped image from patterned paper (Lily Bee's Handmade collection) and adding some Hero Arts rhinestones. The card is finished with a chevron bow, and because the focal point is so big and saturated color wise, I decided to leave the card base plain white.
Now it's time to keep on hopping! Your next stop is no other than my very admired, stamper extraordinaire and CAS queen Cristina Kowalczyc!
But before, the lovely Paper Crafts Magazine lets me give away a copy of Holiday Cards & More to one lucky commenter, so go ahead and leave me a comment before next Tuesday telling me what makes you happy about Christmas and I'll pick a winner! And don't forget to stop by the Paper Crafts Connection once you're done hopping, because there may be some prizes up for grabs there too ;)
Thanks so much for hopping along! Oh, and here's the whole blog hop list:
5. 5. Lorena Cantó LaverÃa <----- You're here
11 11. Meredith MacRitchie
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Love the chevron ribbon!
Posted by: Donna Polley | 09/21/2012 at 12:48 PM
I love the digital sentiment and how you colored with white. Such a nice touch!
Posted by: kelsterjean | 09/21/2012 at 12:58 PM
Great looking sentiment and I love the texture given to your wreath.
Posted by: DebbieC. | 09/21/2012 at 01:05 PM
I too love that handwritten sentiment! Cool wreath card! thank you!
Posted by: Lee | 09/21/2012 at 01:28 PM
Love the card.
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Posted by: Michel Espey | 09/21/2012 at 01:30 PM
Lovely card Lorena!!
Posted by: Piali | 09/21/2012 at 01:40 PM
Love your funky wreath, Lorena! The white gel pens touches are fabulous as is that gorgeous ribbon!
What makes me happy about Christmas is seeing my brother. :)
Posted by: Jen W. | 09/21/2012 at 01:56 PM
That is a great card! I really like the bow!
Posted by: Elise C. | 09/21/2012 at 02:01 PM
Love your card. The ribbon on top just sets off the wreath. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Diane | 09/21/2012 at 02:16 PM
Cute idea for my try it box!
Posted by: T Draper | 09/21/2012 at 02:18 PM
love the modern take on the wreath!
Posted by: Lindsey | 09/21/2012 at 02:33 PM
I don't usually use sentements but you make it tempting to try it:-) Love your card!
Posted by: Anne-Mette | 09/21/2012 at 02:40 PM
Simply beautiful! Holiday cards are my favorite!
Posted by: Kasha | 09/21/2012 at 02:44 PM
I like your unconventional style of this card. It is very Christmasy.
Posted by: Anne Hartschlag | 09/21/2012 at 02:54 PM
Gorgeous card, Lorena! I love your creative wreath and all the texture! The white on the sentiment makes me think of snow - great touch! I love everything about Christmas - meeting up with family and friends, midnight Mass, the excitement of Santa coming to visit, Christmas carols and films, yummy treats ....lol I could go on and on!
Posted by: Heather Maria | 09/21/2012 at 03:28 PM
Oh I adore this sweet card! Love the focal point.
Posted by: ~amy~ | 09/21/2012 at 03:43 PM
I love your wreath. And yes, I think you made the right choice to have the background white. The wreath truly pops against it.
Posted by: Sandy Liles | 09/21/2012 at 03:48 PM
This is so pretty! Love the textured cs, and doodled 'insides' of the sentiment!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | 09/21/2012 at 04:02 PM
Lovely card. Simple and sweet. Great work.
Posted by: Jennifer S. | 09/21/2012 at 04:37 PM
WELL DONE, Lorena! You've made the hop (again) and I am so happy to see you having so much success in publications! This card is absolutely darling! You are SO creative!! Congrats, my friend!I have yet to meet you in person someday... :)
Posted by: Virgina L. | 09/21/2012 at 04:37 PM
Pretty card !
I love pretty much everything about Christmas - including the anticipation which is building !!
Posted by: Margaret C | 09/21/2012 at 04:45 PM
Fantastic card, love the woodgrain!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | 09/21/2012 at 04:51 PM
Christmas has always been a very happy time for me!! I have loved the aura surrounding the holidays ever since I was little, and still do. I used to start listening to Christmas music in August to get me primed for the holiday, but I have since pared that down to Oct/Nov since it drove everyone nuts! :))
Posted by: Mary Myers | 09/21/2012 at 05:27 PM
Oh that font is lovely!
Posted by: pamela (spookiee) | 09/21/2012 at 05:36 PM
Nice card. Love the colors. Thanks
Posted by: Bonita | 09/21/2012 at 05:39 PM