I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!
I am so excited to be the Featured designer for January at Merry Monday! I love love making Christmas cards, so I was super happy when I got Lesley's invitation. I am not at all tired of making Christmas cards, as I haven't even scratched the surface of my new Christmas stamps and dies that I purchased during the season, not to mention all the Christmas stuff I received for Christmas! I have a lot of Christmas still left in me :) And if you read my previous post about extending the Christmas season, well I am indeed doing just that!
So on to Merry Monday business! They have a brand new amazing looking blog dedicated just to the Merry Monday challenge! It looks wonderful so be sure to take a peek, or better yet, play along!
Here is the first challenge of 2014!
I am pretty ribbon and twine challenged, but I did my best :)
I used kraft cardstock for the base of my card. I cut the diamonds out with the Harlequin cover plate from Papertrey Ink using papers from The Basic Grey collection Aspen Frost ( My FAVORITE). I stamped the sentiment ( Paper Smooches) in Expresso Ink (Stampin' Up) then added the two candy canes ( Papertrey Ink) and the snowflake ( Spellbinders) and then added my best attempt at a bow :)
There you have it! I think it turned out kind of cute :) I love anything on a kraft background.
Here's what the other Merry Monday girlies have for you!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Hope you'll join in the challenge at Merry Monday this week!
Hugs,
Kay :)
Kay, your bow is perfect on this amazing card. I love the colors and design. It is so great designing with you this month at Merry Monday! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteKay, you definitely have some amazing "Christmas" creativity in you yet - and I'm so excited to see you over at MM! Wow x Wow with this gorgeous card! Love the diamonds, the Aspen Frost (adding to my wish list!), the candy canes+snowflake+bow. Eye-catching, inspiring combination! I'm pathetic with making bows, however, I plan to give the challenge a go...Christmas goodies are staying out! Have a fabulous Monday!
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This is so pretty Kay. Congrats on the guest DT spot.
ReplyDeleteKay...oh my! First up, congratulations on your guest designer spot. You will create wonderful cards for sure as evidenced by your first contribution! Wow!! Don't know how you come up with designs that are so crisp and clean and joyful to look at, but you certainly have a gift. Your bow looks terrific, don't sell yourself short. You know, if you do have a lot of angst over it, there are tools you can buy that might help you feel less stress about it. One is a plastic template called a "bow easy". I wish I lived closer to you and I could show you a technique a friend showed me years ago that I still do to this day. But really, your bow looks awesome. So does your card. Have a happy day! *Ü*
ReplyDeleteGreat card and love how you used the ribbon! It is perfect, Kay! So happy to have you as our Featured Designer this month at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lesley
Love the DSP and colours you used Kay, fantastic CAS card. Fantastic to have you as Featured Designer this month and playing along with us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun card, Kay! Love the diamond cut shapes in the different mix of papers and your cute little bow! Wonderful CAS card! Congrats again on being our FD this month. :)
ReplyDeleteEeeek! What a treat to see you GD'ing at Merry Monday!! A perfect excuse to extend that Christmas season! Such an awesome card, Kay! Classic, gorgeous and fun all at the same time! And kraft card bases - I am SUCH a fan - and love how your design just bounces off of it! I did all of my Christmas cards on kraft this year - I love the rustic, cozy feel that it creates!
ReplyDeleteI really love all those pretty patterned papers with the Kraft background, Kay! The candy canes are so charming and I think your bow is perfect! Thank you so much for your inspiration...I think I'll play along with some of my new goodies, too ;-)
ReplyDeleteKay this is stunning! I am with you …I never tire of making Christmas cards either. Love all the papers you chose and the little snowflake behind the candy cane is perfect! Congrats on your GD team spot.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I mean Featured Designer! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kay, the diamonds are perfect and I love the snowflake and candy canes. Glad you are joining us as Featured Designer.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being the Featured Designer Kay!! Your card and bow are beautiful! You don't seem challenged at all!
ReplyDeleteThis is BEAUTIFUL Kay! I love the way you lined up the diamonds~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kay and I love your little story about your self and how you got hooked to stamping! Can't wait to see what you come up with next week!
ReplyDeleteYour sweet gingham ribbon is just the perfect touch for this fantastic design, Kay!! Congratulations on being the Featured Stamper for January!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I'M SO EXCITED TO HAVE YOU AS OUR GUEST DESIGNER THIS MONTH! And I love the diamond snippets and the candy canes tied with the red gingham bow! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI can understand why this paper is your favorite - it is just gorgeous! I've been admiring your card on the private blog for days now - I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the diamonds arranged on the kraft CS. Pretty snowflake too. TFS
ReplyDeleteSuper duper cute....love the diamond diecuts and those candy canes are adorable! Great papers & patterns too! Congrats on being our FD this month too!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely to have you as our featured designer this month Kay, you make the most divine cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have used the DSP's on this card, they sparkle against the craft. The candy canes and snowflake finish it beautifully.
I love this card Kay! Those harlequin pieces are fantastic!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Simple -- powerful -- & beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured!!!
It's no surprise @ all to me ... Your work is fantastic !!! :)) :))