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Wednesday, 6 November 2019

ABC Christmas Challenge - W & X are for...

We have another fun ABC Christmas Challenge starting today...Lindsey is the host, and the themes this month are:

'W is for Wreath'
&
'X is for fauX'

And the prize for the lucky winner:

My 'W is for Wreath' project is a Quality Street chocolate wreath...I make a couple of these every year. I'm still using the original polystyrene wreath shapes...and simply use my hot glue gun to attach the chocolates. I use a whole tub of chocolates on each wreath...although every year there are fewer chocolates, so the white of the wreath shape underneath is starting to show through this year! 


I went with faux stitching on my 'X is for fauX' card. I picked a Penny Black image called 'Wishes for Kisses', which I stamped on to watercolour paper and coloured using watercolour pencils. I added a sentiment and little snowflake from a couple of the Penny Black transparent sets. The plaid papers are from two differentpads...the green paper is from the 'Ho Ho Ho Christmas' pad by Polkadoodles, and the red paper is from the 'Festive Chalkboard' pad by Craftwork Cards...I distressed the edges a little before adding my faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a black gel pen.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.
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12 comments:

  1. Lynda6 November 2019 at 18:51

    Both great creations Teamie - but I must say I am drawn to the chocolate wreath - and may have to have a go myself. XX

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  2. Kathleen6 November 2019 at 21:09

    A really lovely PB image and lovely tartan papers. Love the chocolate wreath too.
    Thank you for joining our 'Christmas' challenge at Penny Black and More.

    Kath x

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  3. Lindsey7 November 2019 at 03:16

    I love that you were inspired to craft an actual wreath! And of chocolate, no less - this is an idea I could get behind. :D Your card is very cute and festive.

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  4. brenda7 November 2019 at 08:55

    Wow Helen, I don't think I have even seen an edible Christmas wreath, it's fabulous and your PB Christmas card is also really pretty and festive, many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More and Stamping Sensations November challenges.

    B x

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  5. Creaine7 November 2019 at 13:27

    Love your Critter card!
    Thanks for joining us at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, Good luck in the challenge and hope to see you again next time!
    Ine (DT) http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

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  6. cass7 November 2019 at 22:16

    Sweet card with great paper combo. Thanks for joining us at CHNC Patterned Paper Challenge this month.

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  7. Inkyfingers8 November 2019 at 20:22

    Your faux stitching always has me fooled, Helen and I love the cute hedgie and robin having a chat on that beautiful background. The chocolate wreath looks awesome and I'd make one for our house if it would only last 5 minutes lol! And that's just from me hehe!
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  8. Doreen9 November 2019 at 15:53

    This is Just gorgeous love the image. Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments.xxx

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  9. Susan Renshaw9 November 2019 at 21:46

    Super wreath!
    Love the image on the card!
    Thank you for sharing with Crafty Hazelnut's Weekly Christmas Challenge!
    Susan
    DT for CHNC
    Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!

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  10. Lynne K10 November 2019 at 00:11

    That's such a gorgeous image, Helen, and the plaid papers complement it beautifully. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.

    Lynne

    PS. Love the wreath!

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  11. Julie10 November 2019 at 00:17

    What a yummy idea for a wreath. Your card is adorable too
    Julie T

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  12. Tracy26 November 2019 at 22:25

    Thanks for joining Stamping Sensations with this great entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x