Magic & Wonder--#tgifc275

This week we have an inspiration challenge from TGIF Challenges.  I really didn't want to post a Christmas card in August, but you go where inspiration leads you!  Inspiration led me to a plaid pattern in the 'Tis the Season designer series paper pack (153489), a returning favorite in the new August to December 2020 Mini Catalog.  I was drawn to the plaid and the square shape in the inspiration piece.  So, a similar plaid in Christmas colors and a 4-1/2" square card base were the starting point for my card:

I pulled out Cherry Cobbler, Just Jade (a lighter shade of Shaded Spruce) and Whisper White from the plaid for my embellishments:  Cherry Cobbler poinsettias each created with two small poinsettias die cut from the Poinsettia Dies (#153522), layered together and centered with three tiny pearls from a retired pack of Basic Pearls; some Just Jade branches die cut with the Beautiful Boughs dies (#150661); Just Jade 1/4" ribbon (#153621); and, a large Basic Pearl (#144219) colored with the dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends.

The greeting is from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set (#153475/bundled with Poinsettia dies, #155148).  It was stamped in Shaded Spruce onto Whisper White card stock and die cut using an oval from the Stitched Shapes die set (#152323). 

A layer of Cherry Cobbler card stock and a card base of Whisper White thick card stock complete the card.

There are lots of ways to draw inspiration from any photo.  You'll see a variety of different projects all inspired by the photo below over at the TGIF Challenges blog here.

I hope you have a great week!

--Sara Nell