3 Ways to Craft Gorgeous Winter Wreath Cards with Delicate Pines Bundle

Happy November, crafty friends! There’s something timeless about a wreath — and with the Delicate Pines Bundle, it’s easier than ever to turn that classic look into simple, elegant winter cards.

This week, I’m sharing 3 easy-to-make designs that will inspire you to create gorgeous handmade cards that capture the peaceful beauty of winter!

Psst: Don’t miss the inspiration behind these cards, found at the end of the tutorial!

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CUT & PREP (Width x Length)

• Secret Sea Cardstock 4-1/4″ x 11″ + small scrap
  • On Paper Trimmer, score and fold on long side at 5-1/2″ to form an A2 Card base
    • With the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, emboss the the card front on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar)
  • With small scrap, cut (1) with the berry cluster die* from Delicate Pines Bundle on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar).
    • *Note: This die cuts three at a time, so save the remaining for additional cards.

• Basic White Thick Cardstock 4″ x 1/2″
  • Stamp sentiment from Delicate Pines Bundle with a Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad; cut ends into banner with scissors

• Lost Lagoon Cardstock 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
  • With leaflet die from Delicate Pines Bundle, cut (5) leaflets on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar)

• Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • With large evergreen die from Delicate Pines Bundle, cut (3) evergreen boughs on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar). Snip both sides at center to remove circle and create 6 individual branches. (see Photo 3 below)

CUT & PREP – continued

• Crumb Cake Cardstock – small scrap
  • With background pinecone die from Delicate Pines Bundle, cut (2) on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar).

• Pecan Pie Cardstock – small scrap
  • With detailed pinecone die from Delicate Pines Bundle, cut (2) on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar). Layer on top of background pieces (above) and adhere together.

• Poppy Parade Cardstock – small scrap
  • With medium snowflake die from Delicate Pines Bundle, cut (2) on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (or similar). Layer offset and adhere together; add [Secret Sea] berry cluster to center to form flower.

ASSEMBLY (see Photos 3 & 4)

• Arrange the 5 leaflet pieces into a circle, slightly overlapping them. Adhere them in place with the bottom 3 leaves only (leave adhesive off the top 3 leaves of each leaflet for next step)
• Lift the top part of each leaflet and tuck an evergreen branch underneath; adhere in place with glue.
  • Note: To keep it simple, I only used 5 of the 6 pre-cut pieces. If you’d like your wreath to be fuller, simply add more!
• Adhere both pinecones
• Adhere the flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Adhere the sentiment strip across the center with Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Embellish with (5) Traditional Sparkling Sequins [Pool Party]… done!

BONUS CARD IDEA #2 – Rustic Wreath

Switch up the colors to create a natural, rustic-themed wreath for any winter occasion!

Rustic Wreath Card Details (Photo 6 & 7)

• Card Base: Crumb Cake Cardstock
• Leaves: Old Olive Cardstock
• Evergreen: Mossy Meadow Cardstock
• Pine Cones: Early Espresso over Pecan Pie Cardstock
• Sentiment Label: Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad on Very Vanilla Cardstock
• Bow: Linen Thread

BONUS CARD IDEA #3

Skip the dies and stamp this beautiful single layer card in minutes!

Snowflake Wreath Card Details (Photos 8 & 10)

• Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
• Stampin’ Blends Marker: Old Olive (splatter)
• Bow: Early Espresso Linen Thread

Savvy Tips for Creating Wreath Card #3:

• Lightly pencil a 2-3/4″ – 3″ circle on the card front (I used a Spotlight On Nature Circle Die as a template, but use anything that forms a circle about that size… see Photo 9 above
• Starting with the evergreen ‘snowflake’ stamp from Delicate Pines Bundle, stamp with Mossy Meadow ink around the circle (photo 9 above)
• With the same size ‘snowflake’ stamp in the different pattern, stamp each one offset with Old Olive ink… see Photo 10 below
• Stamp a pinecone in between each ‘snowflake’ and the sentiment in the center of the wreath with Early Espresso ink
• With a dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Marker, hold the open brush tip over the card front and tap the pen off the edge of a Clear Block to add splatter… move pen as needed to cover the front evenly
• Add a Traditional Sparkling Sequins to the center of each ‘snowflake’ [Granny Apple Green]
• Wrap Early Espresso Linen Thread around the card front at the top and tie into bow; trim ends as needed… done!

I hope these three ideas spark your creativity like they did me. These wreath cards were actually inspired by this sweet email from my crafty friend Monika …

Hi Tammy,

I cased your beautiful fall wreath card and like it so much that now I would like to craft a Winter/Christmas wreath card like it. Since you have such a good feel for colors, what would you suggest to use, and also maybe different dies?

I couldn’t resist the challenge- and the Delicate Pines Bundle was the perfect solution.

I’d love to know what you think — which card is your favorite, or how would you use the Delicate Pines Bundle to create your own winter wreath? Leave a comment below — I always enjoy hearing your ideas and seeing what inspires you!

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