Shining Brightly Navy And Gold Christmas Wreath For FMS600

by Joanne James23. August 2023 12:00

Today I'm sharing a card that is special in more ways than one! It contains a sneak peek of some new Christmas products from the upcoming mini catalogue but more importantly I am a guest with the lovely ladies over at Freshly Made Sketches where the team are celebrating their 600th challenge - wow! I love to play along with their sketches whenever I get the opportunity and I was thrilled to be asked to join them alongside a number of other esteemed guests to celebrate this momentous occasion! This is the sketch we are basing our designs on:

 

I decided I would create a wreath with the circular element - this is what I came up with:  

 

Here's the low-down on today's card:

I diecut a couple of Country Wreaths Dies wreaths, one in brushed gold and one in gold foil, and layered them onto a panel of Shining Brightly specialty designer series paper on a Night of Navy card base. This is one of six single-sided foiled designs in Very Vanilla and Night of Navy in the pack - and they are all gorgeous! I heat-embossed my sentiment in gold onto navy cardstock - this is also from a new stamp set called 'Christmas Classics' - and added this to my card, along with a gold twine bow and trio of matt gold sequins:

 

I also added a little extra stamping from the same set to the inside of my card - check out the corner detail:

 

I just love the gold and navy colour combination of this card - expect to see lots more in this colourway in the upcoming festive season! 

Here is the visual summary of the key products used on today's project for you to pin for easy reference:

 

You can see all of my 'How To' summaries on my 'How To - Tips and Techniques' Pinterest board in case you've missed any. 

Be sure to check out the designs from the Freshly Made Sketches Team and the other guest designers this week - there will be some fabulous inspiration there for sure. Thank you and a huge congratulations from me to the team for inviting me to take part in the celebrations - here's to the next 600 challenges!

Enjoy your day and I'll be back on Friday with this week's new challenge over at As You See It. Until then, happy stampin'!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Comments (13) -

Amy O'Neill
Amy O'NeillUnited States
8/23/2023 2:25:14 PM #

This is elegant and beautiful! A wreath is perfect for the sketch and it's perfect that you have joined us in the celebration at FMS. I know I've picked many of your cards over the years and you've provided us with much inspiration.

Shawn Marie O'Connell
Shawn Marie O'ConnellUnited States
8/23/2023 2:58:40 PM #

This. Is. STUNNING!!! So rich and moody and delicious!!!

KIMBERLY WIENER
KIMBERLY WIENERUnited States
8/24/2023 1:10:51 AM #

WOWZA!  SUPER stunning and elegant!!!
Nailed that sketch beautifully!
Thanks for taking the time to pop by my blog -means tons!
-HUGS
-Kimberly

Kim S
Kim SUnited States
8/24/2023 11:46:44 AM #

LOVE your elegant blue and gold. The layered wreath is truly lovely on that gorgeous paper! Thank you for playing along with FMS over the years with all of your fabulous cards!

Linda Callahan
Linda CallahanUnited States
8/25/2023 1:20:57 AM #

Wow so elegant!  Love the gold with the blue!  So glad you have shared so many cards with us over the years!  And thanks for being our guest this week!

Ida P. Krause
Ida P. KrauseUnited States
8/25/2023 7:57:23 PM #

Congrats on being a "Guest Designer" for this milestone challenge.  So elegant! Loving the gold/blue combo color.

Jan Clothier
Jan ClothierNew Zealand
8/27/2023 12:57:58 AM #

Navy and gold - classic. Your design is opulent and elegant - a perfect combination. Congratulations on the Guest spot at FMS - well deserved!

Jacquie Southas
Jacquie SouthasUnited States
8/27/2023 6:47:25 PM #

What a stunning color palette! Thanks so much for helping us celebrate FMS600 by guest designing this week.

Karren Johnson
Karren JohnsonNew Zealand
8/27/2023 11:02:41 PM #

This is stunning and so very elegant, Joanne!  Thanks for guesting with us as we celebrate our 600th challenge.

Jen Timko
Jen TimkoUnited States
8/28/2023 1:04:55 AM #

And THIS is why you are chosen over and over by the team as a weekly favorite.  Stunning and so elegant.  Thank you for all the inspiration over the years and for joining us in our 600th sketch celebration!

Jen Brum
Jen BrumCanada
8/29/2023 1:00:33 AM #

Oh wow!  This card is absolutely stunning!  The blue and gold are so elegant and striking!  I love those gold wreaths!  Perfect for Christmas!  Thanks for joining us as a guest designer at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

Cécile RIBON
Cécile RIBONFrance
8/29/2023 10:23:05 AM #

Wow: This card is total class. The deep blue paired with gold embossing  is so elegant. Thanks so much for being our guest for the #600 celebration and thanks for being a regular player too, Joanne. I always love to see your takes in our gallery

Vicky
VickyUnited Kingdom
9/1/2023 9:08:07 AM #

Congratulations on guesting on the FMS 600th sketch celebration - very special! And you came up trumps with a gorgeous card in the most beautiful colour combination! Gorgeous! Vicky x

Comments are closed

Current Promotions

Stampin Cut and Emboss

Save up to 30% off on all your favourite kits from 1 to 31 October! 

Click here to see the current kits available and order yours online today.

Join My Team

It's always a great time to join Stampin’ Up! During October you can get even more in your starter kit! New team members can get £160 worth of products for only £99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! Stampin' Up! has something for everyone: join my growing team and benefit from my support to enjoy Stampin' Up! however you choose.

If you're interested, call me for a chat to understand how I can help you realise your goals. Alternatively, if you have already decided to sign up and you just can't wait, please click here for the link to the online form where you can sign up and order your starter kit right away! 

Shop Online

Access my online shop 24 x 7, 365 days of the year:

Current October hostess code:

4XPEYCB9

Shop Online

Scrapbooking

Stampin' Up! has introduced a new range of 12x12" scrapbooking product and kit - the full range is now available to purchase online. To download a copy of the new digital Scrapbooking Catalogue click here.

Mini Catalogue

BROWSE THE CATALOGUE

'Tis The Season - the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue is here! For more details and to download your copy click here

2024-25 Annual Catalogue

BROWSE THE CATALOGUE

Click on the image to download your copy of the 2024-25 annual catalogue. For a full list of current SU! supplies, go to my online store. If you would like any help or advice, please drop me a line at joanne@thecraftyowl.co.uk or give me a call on 07773 421446 - I'd be happy to help.

Latest Kits!

Stampin Cut and Emboss

The Christmas Ornaments Kit and Card Keeper Kit are the latest kits in the online store - get yours here!

New Online Exclusives

There are new products available exclusively in the online store from 5 November - check them out here.

About Me

Hi I'm Joanne and live in Northampton and when I'm not looking after my husband and two beautiful children, am an avid crafter with a passion for all things Stampin' Up!

I must confess that I have never been a big rubber stamper - until I discovered Stampin' Up! that is. I love the fact that I can get such great results with co-ordinating stamps, inks, papers and punches - the possibilities are endless! Join me on my stamping journey as I share the things I love and be inspired to create amazing things yourself!

Follow Me

Monthly Newsletter

Box Builder

Click the button above to use Box Buster to create your custom box design using the Envelope Punch Board!

Kits Collection Now Available!

Stampin Cut and Emboss

The new Kits Collection from Stampin' Up! is now available!

Click here to see the current kits available and order yours online today.

I Design For

 

 

 

Stampin' Up Stuff

This is my personal blog and is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up! I hope you find it a plentiful source of ideas and personal inspiration but please don't copy my designs for contest submission or use for classes, publication or sale without express permission.