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Friday, December 6, 2013

Merry Monday # 86 Chalkboard Technique

This week the challenge is to use the Chalkboard Technique.
I pulled out PTI Happiest of Holidays and embossed it.
I also embossed the top and bottom borders from Boutique Borders: Sympathy.
Added some paper from MME: Merry Little Christmas
and some holly in the corners from Holly Jolly.
I also used a dauber and added some white pigment ink to the edges.
I hope you will go HERE  and be inspired to join in the fun.
 
Have a great weekend!
Heart Hugs,
Colleen


17 comments:

Brenda in IN said...

I love the chalkboard background. Pretty card.

Loll said...

Beautiful card Colleen. Love the candy cane striped borders and your holly embellishments. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday.

Darnell said...

This is a stunning chalkboard card, Colleen! That red and white striped paper really sets it off brilliantly!! Hugs, Darnell

Michelle said...

Beautiful design, Colleen! I love the candycane stripe paper!!!

Karren said...

Another gorgeous card, Colleen. Love the chalkboard panel with those adorable little holly leaves! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous card Colleen, this sentiment is lovely. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

Marybeth said...

Oh.... I am so behind and missing out .....your cards are gorgeous! Love this chalkboard card.....it turned out great and I love the striped paper!

Kristie Goulet said...

Love the sentiment on your chalkboard card, Colleen! The striped paper and holly leaves are the perfect additions. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday.

Fabiola said...

très élégante et chic, j'aime beaucoup, biz

Marjan said...

Normally I'm not really thrilled by this technique, but now that I see your card with it I am! You did it beautifully, the white text stands out very pretty and the bright colors of the background and holly really complement the black!

Linda said...

Col, your card is simply fabulous. That sentiment just fits this technique so well.

Bonnie said...

I love this Colleen! What a wonderful message and that candy cane striped paper shows it off to perfection! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!

LeAnne said...

Perfect sentiment for this technique.....your "chalkiness" is perfect too! Thanks so much for playing with the Merry Monday challenge with us!

Maria said...

Gorgeous Christmas card! Such pretty paper and love the chalkboard technique!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card Colleen. Love the sentiment and the striped paper. Perfect details.

Nancy said...

So sorry I don't get to come by often...life just doesn't let me these days. I saw your card over at MM and it got Honourable Mention...I wanted to come by and say congrats. It is a beauty for sure!

Lindsey said...

I absolutely love this a million times over. It has convinced me that I *must* follow your blog, so I don't miss out on a single thing. :)