Christmas in August

Hello everyone,

Last week I have decided to kick off my Christmas card collection...
I created this card to enter it into two challenges: Mojo Monday #359 & Scrapclub Kiev Quest #62:Palette "summer cool".

This is my creation:

I used a piece of blue jean material as my background. I've wanted to do that for quite some time! Pulled some of the threads to give it distressed look. I used patterned paper and cardstock for the layers, distressing each piece. I created the sentiment on my computer and printed it out on white cardstock. I glued it onto the wreath which made it look like it is floating. :)

I made this wreath with branches using Martha Steward Branch Paper Punch. Love that little thing! Came in handy with variety of my projects. I used 110lb white cardstock for the branch punch which made the branches very sturdy and dimensional. As you can see in this photo, branches stand out quite a bit.

Now my favorite part of this card! The white poinsettia flower! I just learned this new technique yesterday (new to me, still learning alot along the way)
I used heavy cardstock to cut out the leaves, three different sizes. Then I soaked them in water and twisted them to give them wrinkled look. When the leaves were half way dry I untwisted them and let them dry completely. Then I glued them with hot glue all together to create the flower and decorated the center with jumbo pearl. I used the flower as double bow embellishment.

One more look at the finished card....

And here are the sketch and inspiration photo from mentioned challenges that I am entering with this card:

I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by...
Samra