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MY GREAT BIG WREATH


I played around on Pinterest a bit the other day and saw THIS really great little wreath. I figured that if I layered enough SB leaf die cuts in various directions around some wire twisted in a circle that I could achieve something like it. I ended up making some little leaf flowers to get more dimension (done like building a rose. The wood veneer heart is from Hobby Lobby (the package is cheap, cheap and has a ton of hearts and arrows - I am going to get a few more packages) as is all the paper I used. The berries are off an old decorative sprig I had twisted around some candles but got tired of a few years ago. I love how this came out - it will be going to my Mother for her upcoming 78th Birthday.

Hugz!

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  1. TammyJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    You should be pleased with the results, its beautiful! Your mother will be thrilled! Love the berries, perfect touch!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    I love the look of this wreath. I think you should put this one in a frame. Enjoy your day.

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  3. MarisaJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Love this!! What a fabulous wreath. Love the kraft on kraft too. Your mom is going to love it :)

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  4. cotnobJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    This is fabulous, I love the embossed background and your leaf flowers are really effective.
    Pauline
    x

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  5. McCrafty's CardsJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous card Nancy, I like the floral wreath, and the colours.
    Kevin xx

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  6. Carol LJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    This is simply sensational! What a fantastic creation! Your mother will adore this for the time and love you put into it! Happy New year to you and yours!

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  7. JD/ JillJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Very pretty, Nancy, and Happy New Year to you...Wish your Mother a Happy Birthday from me...

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  8. Desire FourieJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Oh wow this is just stunning Nancy. So love the dimension on those leaves and the berries look so fresh.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  9. Anne TempleJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Fabulous monochromatic card. Absolutely love your wreath and how you repurposed the berries. Your mom will love it.

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  10. BenziJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Fabulous, Nancy! I love the kraft and the pretty wreath. Your mom is sure to love this. Way to recycle those berries.

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  11. stampingbowdJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    gorgeous!!!! Love the gorgeous berries and stunning paper leaves!

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  12. coopsJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    oh wow this is fabulous nancy.your wreath is stunning and i ove the fab sugared berries :D

    xx coops xx

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  13. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Wow! This is fantastic! I may have to CASE this for a card for my MIL :) Gorgeous!

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