When I was growing up, there was no Elf on a Shelf – and there was no Buddy the Elf. I have to wonder how I ever made it through the holidays!
The card I’m sharing today is one of the silliest cards I’ve ever made, but there’s something I really love about it. I stamped and colored six elves from the Festive Friends Bundle to create this Christmas wreath, and it makes me smile every time I look at it.
A Little Back Story
While working on projects with Emma Goddard for our Super-Awesome Fun Time Card Kits, I’ve learned a lot about Emma’s style. She can turn just about any flower, leaf, or branch into a wreath. She loves a wreath.
Inspired by her consistent ingenuity, I decided to try something a little unexpected and created a wreath of elves. So fun!
Here’s a look at the Festive Friends Bundle:
Color Inspiration
Daffodil Delight and Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends were perfect for the main characters on my wreath. I colored each of the stumpy little elves to match the outfit worn by Buddy the Elf in Elf, one of my favorite reasons the holidays have arrived.
If you want a good laugh from a silly movie with a lot of heart, I highly recommend giving it a try. Here’s a look at the movie poster:
Building the Wreath
I carefully positioned the elves in a circle on my craft table, added Post-it Tape to the front to hold them together, and then secured them on the back with regular tape. I filled the back of the Elf Wreath with Stampin’ Dimensionals and added it to a 4-5/8″ square panel of Shy Shamrock cardstock.
My wreath of elves deserved a big, beautiful bow. I pulled these bows from November’s Paper Pumpkin Kit and colored them with Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends. I finished the card with a sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set and a few Poppy Parade Dear Dots.
Here’s a closer look:
Final Thoughts
This card may be silly, but it perfectly captures the fun and whimsy of the holiday season. Sometimes it’s okay to lean into the playful side of Christmas crafting and make something that simply makes you smile. If you love projects that don’t take themselves too seriously, this little wreath of elves might be just the inspiration you need.
The Products
Bundles: Festive Friends Bundle Stamps: Festive Friends, Simply Said Papers: Poppy Parade, Shy Shamrock, Basic White, punch-out wreath (from November Paper Pumpkin Kit) Inks: Poppy Parade, Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends (Shy Shamrock, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Timid Tiger, Medium Light, Gray Granite) Accessories: Dear Dots, Festive Friends Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Elves “in the round.” So sweet and I love the double bow!
That’s a more sophisticated way to say it… 🙂 Thanks, Mary!
Your card is simply adorable! What an especially fun card for kids and adults too! I’m waiting for the bundle to come back in stock. Thanks for showing your silly , fun side!
I was so happy I was able to make this, Dawn! Such fun!
Very clever and fun!!!!
🙂 Thanks, Pam!
I love the movie ( it’s the first one we watch) and the card made me giggle! Nice work, B!
That makes me happy! I love that the movie is “so dumb” in so many parts but then “so sweet” in so many others. Always a joy to watch it.
Your never ending sense of humor amazes me! This puts a new “spin”
On the elf! Fun card!
Ha! I love it, Barbara! Thanks so much!
My kind of card! Clever…creative…and cute!
Thanks so much, Linda! It was fun to make!