Monday, May 21, 2012

Merry Monday - Season's Greetings


Hi!  I'm back with another Merry Monday challenge card as their Featured Designer for May.  I love this sketch, and the suggestion of lace along those borders (though you could use something else, like punching, or pom poms, or whatever you think of!).  I turned the sketch to a horizontal position and went from there.


Once again, I pulled out some Christmas paper scraps from Stampin' Up!  (I'm LOVIN' using up these pretty scraps!)


I used a Hero Arts sentiment and a clear snowflake stamp from Michael's, bought for a song more than a year ago, on an oval die cut.  How do you like the little punched snowflake cluster?  Had to add my pearls, you know!

Would you like to see what the other Merry Makers have whipped up for you?  Check 'em out!




Thanks for visiting me today.  I hope you are inspired to play with us!



Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Merry Christmas Trees - Hero Arts; snowflake - Michael's
Paper: Sahara Sand, Early Espresso, Whisper White, pattern - SU
Ink: Sahara Sand, Early Espresso - SU; Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: lace trim - JoAnn; brown sheer ribbon scrap
Other: Doily Lace border, Glacial Snowflake punches - Martha Stewart; Dotted Scallop border punch - EK Success; pearls - Queen & Co.; Double Hole punch - SU; Big Shot; oval die - Spellbinders
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21 comments:

nwilliams6 said...

Colleen, this is beautiful! Great sketch, but your intereptation is awesome. Love the lace and the colors. You could always set this aside to be my Christmas card.... Hugz!!!!

Lin said...

Gorgeous! Love that sketch and since it was hot here yesterday, your card is looking cool and refreshing! Love those little snowflakes, and I'm a pearl lover too! (Been hoarding mine, as they seem to be disappearing from the market?)

Vicki Dutcher said...

What a gorgeous color combo~ beautiful card too!

Annette Allen said...

wow this is STUNNING...I love that snowflake background and the added lace is gorgeous...LOVELY card..

Bonnie said...

I think the neutrals with the white snowflakes make such an elegant card! Beautiful!

LeAnne said...

Gorgeous! I LOVE those punched snowflakes...I feel a trip to Mike's coming on!

Jennifer said...

Beautiful! Love all the different edges-lace, scalloped and Pom Pom. The snowflakes are gorgeous too =)

Marisa said...

Love snowflakes and this card :) Lovely use of the MS doily punch (mine recently broke and I got a new one - yeah) and the lace is too cute! Fabulous card!

Emily Keaton said...

Such a cool take on the sketch, Colleen! I love the nontraditional color combo and the flurry of snowflakes across your card. Of course, your pretty lace trim is PERFECT!! Another gorgeous card for your Christmas collection!

Janny's Cards Creations said...

You have make a beautiful card with the sketch. Greetings Janny

Lesley said...

Another stunning Christmas creation my friend!!!

Donna B. said...

Great neutral color Christmas card Colleen!! I love the pretty punched and stamped snowflakes!! Now, I've got to figure out what I'm going to do for this one!! :)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

This is a GORGEOUS card--LOVE the papers and that beautiful ribbon!

Anonymous said...

Great card! I love how you used the different colors instead of the traditional red and green or blue seems to be a favorite with snow. Love the borders with the lace and then the pearls with the snowflakes. It is all in the details my dear, and once again you have nailed it! Gorgeous!

Chris R. from Iowa

Erum Tasneem said...

beautifully elegant card Colleen!

Benzi said...

Beautiful paper and I love the snowflake cluster. It's a Christmas card anyone would love to receive.

Lisa Elton said...

Just lovely Colleen! Your sheer knotted ribbon and snow flakes on the sentiment oval look fabby. And that sweet little fringy trim is one of my all time favs ;)

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful card, fantastic colours and I love the lacey edges and delicate snowflakes.

Unknown said...

What a pretty card. It has such a elegant feel to it...

Hugs~

Marie said...

Stunning, Colleen. Fantastic color palette....red and green are so overused!

Michelle said...

Gorgeous color palette! This is a beautiful card, Colleen!

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