It’s the 25th of the month, time for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Challenge!
The inspiration was lovely, it put me in mind of antique ornaments:
I silver embossed greenery from the PTI With Sympathy set, then die cut a circle out of that. Added a green layer behind the red, and embossed the sentiment (from PTI set Holiday Wishes) in gray (I tried silver, but the letters blurred together). When it was all mounted onto a white base card, I added Swarovski crystals where the greenery terminated for flowers.
I also made a green and silver version of the card:
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Supplies: Stamps – Papertrey Ink, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Brushed Silver, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, ink – VersaFine Smoky Gray, VersaMark, dies – Spellbinders, crystals – EK Success Swarovski Elements (Aurora Borealis, Moonlight), embossing powders – Filigree Fine Art Powder clear, Stampin’ Up! Sterling Silver.
Paper and Ink Imaginings 
October 25, 2015 at 8:41 am
Beautifully Festive! Love all the silvery embossing! Fabulous layout with great contrast 😀
October 25, 2015 at 8:45 am
Thanks so much, Nicole!
October 25, 2015 at 9:09 am
Love both the cards Kathy!
October 25, 2015 at 9:13 am
Thank you, Brinda!
October 25, 2015 at 9:14 am
These are both so stunning!!
October 25, 2015 at 9:15 am
Thanks so much, Birgit!
October 25, 2015 at 9:14 am
These are beautiful…love the embossing and they’re totally postal friendly!
October 25, 2015 at 9:16 am
Thanks, Amy! Gotta love “postal friendly” when you have to mail them out!
October 25, 2015 at 9:17 am
Beautiful cards Kathy! Great takes on the inspiration photo.
October 25, 2015 at 9:25 am
Thank you, Connie!
October 25, 2015 at 9:20 am
Wow, what stunning and elegant Christmas cards and easy to mail! Beautiful embossing,Kathy!
October 25, 2015 at 9:25 am
Thanks so much! Thanks for “hopping” by!
October 25, 2015 at 9:21 am
Beautiful! Love the silver embossing…
October 25, 2015 at 9:25 am
Thanks, Rema!
October 25, 2015 at 9:23 am
love the silver embossing- great cards
October 25, 2015 at 9:26 am
Thank you, Victoria!
October 25, 2015 at 9:24 am
Beautiful card to receive in the mail! Love the embossing!
October 25, 2015 at 9:26 am
Thanks so much, Mimi!
October 25, 2015 at 9:27 am
Lovely, Kathy. Beautifully designed and executed – both!
October 25, 2015 at 9:42 am
Oh, thanks so much, Melissa!
October 25, 2015 at 9:38 am
So elegant! Love the vintage feel of these stunning cards!
October 25, 2015 at 9:43 am
Thank you, Nancy! I appreciate you “hopping by”!
October 25, 2015 at 11:04 am
Your silver embossing is so pretty. Lovely cards.
October 25, 2015 at 11:59 am
Thank you, Linda!
October 25, 2015 at 1:24 pm
Elegant and timeless. Classic Christmas loveliness.
October 25, 2015 at 1:54 pm
Thank you, Diana!
October 25, 2015 at 2:49 pm
Your embossing is just lovely…beautiful, beautiful cards!! :0)
October 25, 2015 at 3:30 pm
Thanks, Marcia!
October 25, 2015 at 3:29 pm
Beautiful! Love the silver embossing and center focus for the sentiment! So pretty in both colors!
October 25, 2015 at 3:31 pm
Thank you, Nellie! Thanks for stopping by!
October 25, 2015 at 3:42 pm
Oh, these are pretty! And I especially love the green + silver – wow!!
October 25, 2015 at 4:28 pm
Thanks, Gina!
October 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm
Love how you created this in both red and green. Super pretty with all the silver.
October 25, 2015 at 3:52 pm
Oh, thank you, Bonnie!
October 25, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Beautiful cards Kathy! The metallic embossed designs look outstanding! Happy hopping!
October 25, 2015 at 8:23 pm
Thanks so much, Mona! Thanks for stopping by!
October 25, 2015 at 8:47 pm
I would of thought that I wouldn’t really have a need for many sympathy stamps but I love the way you used the greenery from the set. Its absolutely stunning.
October 26, 2015 at 2:37 am
The greenery is so versatile. And I have worn out the sentiment stamps. Thanks for stopping by!
October 25, 2015 at 10:38 pm
The silver embossing is perfect for festive Christmas cards!
October 26, 2015 at 2:38 am
Thanks, Jacquie!