52CCT - Colours ....

.... Well, hello!  It's time for our colour challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown.  This week we have some really pretty pastel colours for you to play with and non-traditional ones too!  Here's my card:

Stamps: Stampin' Up! - Wondrous Wreath
Inks: SU - Soft Sky, Pretty in Pink; Encore - Silver; Memento - Tuxedo Black
Dies: SU/Sizzix - Wonderful Wreath Framelits; Memory Box - Cross Stitched Frame Borders #7
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Soft Sky; Silver Mirri Card; Enamel Dots

I've gone for a very soft, subtle look and I'm really pleased how it turned out.  Mind, it's really difficult taking photos of mirri card.  I got the idea of a wreath from this week's CASE-ing Christmas Challenge - CCC#11, Anita's wreath is so pretty.  I used pale blue card to make the base and cut a couple of white panels with the largest Memory Box die - just love the border.  I stamped the wreath (3 stage stamping) on white card, using blue, silver and pink and then cut it out with the matching die.  I die cut the sentiment and bow from silver mirri card.  I adhered the sentiment and wreath falt to the card and used dimensional gel for the bow.  I added a tiny pink enamel dot to the bow.  On the inside I simply stamped the blue wreath and a Christmas greeting.

For more inspiration using our soft pastel colours check out the cards from the rest of the team - they're gorgeous!  If you've been playing along with us since the beginning of January you will already have 10 cards in your stash, or more!  This is a great way to get your cards ready without rushing.

What a difference a week makes, this time last week we had below freezing temperatures (-10°C in fact).  Today (Friday), much better we're already at 2°C (36°F) and should reach about 12°C (54°F) this afternoon.  Spring is definitely getting here!!  What are you plans for the weekend?  Whatever they are - have fun and be safe.  See you soon.