Monday, January 20, 2014

Merry Monday #92

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

It's Monday again and time for another challenge at Merry Monday!

This week the theme is to use red, vanilla, kraft and chocolate for your color scheme and to use ribbon on your card.


I don't generally use vanilla, I prefer white for my light neutral and I don't generally use ribbon on my cards either, so this was definitely a challenge for me. It was fun though and I do like what I came up with :) I just might have to buy some vanilla envelopes, so I'll have some on hand if I decide to do more.


I used kraft cardstock ( SU) for my background. I die cut a stitched mat ( Lil Inkers) out of the vanilla, then layered the  gingham paper. I stamped the message ( WPlus9), added the ribbon and bow, and then layered the snowflake ( cut with my Cameo) and the tree and joy die cuts ( WPlus9).

Check out what the other talented designers created this week!

Kay Miller- Me, the guest


Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you will join us at Merry Monday this week!

Have a wonderful week!

Hugs,

Kay :)





28 comments:

  1. Wow! Love this, Kay! Your card is unique and festive. Your use of Vanilla is great. Love the plaid, gingham and your sassy little bow. I really like the angle, too. Just all around terrific card. Wow!

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  2. Wow, Kay! I love the gingham and plaid and the whole card! Great use of ribbon and diecuts! WOW!

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  3. love your card ..and you have all the colors right on...you did vanilla great .. and the ribbon with a bow .. and the tree ...wow thanks for sharing .

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  4. Kay, this card is so delicious that if it were food I'd eat it! I adore gingham and plaid and reds and browns...YUM! A perfect recipe for a beautiful card, and you have done just THAT!

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  5. Lovely, Kay! I go through phases with white, then vanilla. Love the layout, must embrace the diagonal!

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  6. This is crazy good. Crazy! I don't think I have seen a card that jumped out at me as much as this one...love it! That gingham and the cute tree...the stitched mats...everything is so GOOD!

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  7. This is so beautiful, Kay! You have rocked this challenge! :)

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  8. Kay how do you come up with these fabulous ideas my friend! Gorgeous card.

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  9. I'm not sure a card has every made me think "cozy" before, but this one does it! I love the plaid and gingham, every detail is just perfect for that sentiment!

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  10. Love the cozy country, rustic look of this! Just seeing the card makes me want to cuddle up in front of the fire place with a cup of hot chocolate! Lovely take on the inspiration!!

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  11. Kay your card is so beautiful, the gingham is fantastic and I love all the details.

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  12. Totally fabulous card! Love the details and of course, the colors combo~ Well done!

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  13. Fabulous card, Kay! I love the country, yet clean look to your card and that gingham Christmas tree is just divine!

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  14. Wonderful card, Kay! Love the plaid paper and your gingham ribbon along with that gorgeous diecut tree! So pretty! :)

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  15. Such a pretty card Kay. I too don't tend to use lots of ribbon. I like the way you added it to your card diagonally!

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  16. Fantastic card! Every element is perfectly placed and coordinated! I love the diagonal panel and how the ribbon matches the tree! Gorgeous!

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  17. I love the country feel of this card and the angled greeting and ribbon - this is a great card!!!

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  18. Oh it's just perfect Kay. I love the gingham tree and ribbon, and the plaid paper. Lovely.

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  19. Gorgeous card, Kay! Love the music snowflake!

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  20. Wow..Kay!!! This is so GORGEOUS, so loving the country feel. Love it!

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  21. WOW i love the Rustic feel to your card its super, Just hopping by via the Merry Monday Challenge Hazel x(No 11)

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  22. Love the country theme of your card Kay and the design elements you used to achieve it. Fantastic!

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  23. I just love your card, Kay. It is just cute....

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  24. Kay, this is fabulous! You are such an amazing artist!!

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  25. This is simply delightful! I have this little tree and it works so well with the "joy"! Beautiful!

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  26. Oh my gorgeousness !!!!!!!!!!
    I would DEF say, "yes!!!!! I love what you came up with" & I would never have guessed it was a challenge for you!
    This card sings !!!!

    Plus, I totally agree w. You -- I do prefer to use white more than creams & ivory -- but some cards just call for it, ya know!!
    This card is a stunner !!
    Love it all !!

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  27. Wonderful design & elements--fabulous card!

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  28. What a pretty Christmas card with lovely tree and colors! Love the "joy" sentiment, too!

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