I really liked the spider accented wreath that I created on this card here. I love how the elements come together tightly to create a spooky image and showcase the versatility of the Cottage Wreaths bundle. The only thing that I changed about this wreath was to remove the stamped branches in the cluster near the bow. Of course, I also changed the color scheme of the card as well. This time I went with a monochromatic gray color scheme (perfectly suited to Halloween IMHO) with a pop of Parakeet Party instead of the classic Pumpkin Pie. I’ve seen Halloween prints over the years that include green and I like how this is a slightly different look for a classic Halloween theme. I was also happy to use some more of the gorgeous Gingham Cottage patterned paper; these patterns will work great for any occasion and I look forward to pulling it out some more over the coming months.
My inspiration for this card is this current sketch challenge on the Freshly Made Sketches challenge blog. I did see a couple of ideas that used the same bundle for the circle focal element. I think that we each took it in a slightly different direction and that also shows how cool this bundle is! Sometimes I will buy a bundle that is a “uni-tasker”; created for a single purpose/holiday, but I generally try to avoid it. I want my investment in a bundle to be something that I can use over and over again so that I get a lot out of my $$. When I saw this sketch I knew immediately that I wanted to use the Cottage Wreaths bundle so I could show it off again. This sketch will pair perfectly with this bundle for every season – I’m envisioning a fall-themed wreath for a Thanksgiving card AND a classic Christmas wreath for a Holiday card. Of course, you could change up the color scheme and have a Spring or Summer wreath for any occasion. I have a neighbor that hangs a different wreath on her front door every season. Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas any more!
Love your card, and that touch of parakeet green sets it all off so nicely
Thanks so much for the kind words Lyn – I really appreciate it!
I love how you’ve used this set to make a spooky Halloween card! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Thanks so much Amy – I had a lot of fun participating in the challenge!