Thoughts of a Grasshopper

When I bought this set, I envisioned the wreath acting as a frame to another image, or perhaps a sentiment inside. Yesterday I took time to stamp in the afternoon, which I don't usually do. My morning session was a bust and what I had made didn't turn out post worthy so I was determined to make something that I liked. The idea isn't new but it turned out well. I used two different colors of red rhinestones on the wreath. I sponged River Rock ink on the door panels to define them more. I sponged Garden Green ink over the wreath. Stamps: Welcome Christmas CS: Confetti White, Real Red Ink: River Rock, Garden Green Misc.: Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Gold brad, Real Red taffeta ribbon

This card was inspired by a card in Paper Crafts Magazine. I still have my eye out for ways to use the DP. Stamps: Welcome Christmas CS: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Jolly Holiday DP Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive Misc.: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain, dimensionals, basic jewels rhinestones Last week I mentioned that I entered the card below in a contest at VC Rocks. I found out Saturday that it tied for first place. How cool is that?