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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Merry Monday # 82...Colors to play with


 
This week we have some colors to play with on our Christmas card.  Aqua, Red and White with CIRCLES!  I used the Lil' Inkers circle stitched set and then stamped my wreath on it.  I embossed the sentiment with 'rouge' Zing embossing powder.
 
Here  is where you need to go to play along with this weeks challenge.  I hope you will join in the fun...I love these Christmas colors!  Almost as much as I love the looks of those yummy cupcakes!!

 
stamps:  PTI Wreath for all Seasons, Think big # 20, Happiest of Holidays, Two Feet Deep
paper:  PTI white and aqua mist
ink:  dark chocolate, aqua mist, pure poppy, kraft
dies:  Lil' Inkers Circle Stitched Mat stack
and the inside of the card...I always try to make it a little softer, so I normally stamp off once before stamping the image on the inside of the card.
 
Thank you so much for taking a look!  Hope you have a great week!  I have NO voice...I bet my husband is happy about that!!
 
Heart Hugs,
Colleen
 
 


19 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Love the softness of this card.

Bonnie said...

Hi Colleen! I love this wreath and it's so pretty in the stitched circles! The embossed sentiment almost looks like it was embroidered! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

Karen Davis said...

Colleen, your card is completely gorgeous. I love the stitched circles with the inset, the delicately coloured wreath and the perfectly embossed sentiment. Overall colouring is delicious. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

Linda Callahan said...

What a beautiful wreath! Love the stitched outlines!

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and oh SO pretty! Love the way you did the wreath and the stitched circles...it's just perfect! :0)

anja curvers said...

Beautiful, beautiful simply perfection.

Tracey McNeely said...

Beautiful Colleen, after I but this set from PTI I am CASEing this one!

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

The wreath image is awesome, very pretty card!

Sue - said...

Beautiful wreath. Love it in those soft colours and in the stitched circles. I have to confess I've just ordered them and am hoping they won't take too long to reach the UK!

LeAnne said...

Oh my goodness....this is just beautiful! I have this stamp set and forget to use it, but you've used it perfectly in the challenge colors....and those stitched circles! Sigh....I am going to have to get them.....just too beautiful to resist! Thanks for playing with us this week at the Merry Monday challenge!

Anonymous said...

Ahhhhh, those lil inker dies are some of my faves!!! I think I use the rectangles or the squares on every card I make!! :) :) I need to take the circles out more often ~~ this is gorgeous!! :) :)
I saw your card @ Merry Monday

I have some new candy on my blog if you are interested... http://nicolescraftnook.blogspot.com/2013/11/candy.html

PS ~~ my fave thing for when I would lose my voice as a teacher ~~~ HALLS Breezers ~~ they work like a charm getting your voice back the same day. They are made w/ fruit pectin and very natural. My faves are the berry or the strawberry. :) :)

Maria said...

Another lovely card! Very pretty colors and love those stitched circles. I just might have to purchase that one...very eye catching...well done!

Sue said...

This is simply gorgeous, Colleen! Love the look of those stitched circles and your pretty wreath. xx

Marybeth said...

Oh my gosh your card is just as perfect as can be! Love everything about it!

Anonymous said...

I love the stitching around your circles! And the soft look of your wreath is perfect!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card Colleen. Love the pretty wreath and the stitched circles.

Povitrulya said...

Delicate and beautiful card!!!

Notes by Nina said...

Very pretty card Colleen, your wreath is lovely. Thank you for playing along with Merry Monday.

Lesley said...

I think you totally captured the inspiration photo, Colleen. This card is delightfully simple yet elegant. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!