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Monday, January 20, 2014

Merry Monday # 92

Have you all been to the NEW Merry Monday blog?  The new challenge this week is to use, red, brown, kraft and vanilla along with a ribbon or twine.
stamps:  Wplus9: silver bells
ink: pure poppy, kraft,
paper:  kraft, rustic cream, brown
dies:  silver bells
 
Had a good time today crafting with Lin...we went to Staples and bought a Brother
Label maker...I have been wanting one for a long time...and we got it for 50% off!!
 
Heart Hugs, friends, hope you all are keeping warm, dry and safe!
Colleen

15 comments:

Susan Joyce said...

Love how you stamped the background Colleen with the little touch of red and the Christmas Bells are very sweet. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week.

Kristie Goulet said...

You rocked these colors, Colleen! Love the background stamping and those adorable bells. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday this week!

Linda said...

Cute card Col. Course, I got to see it first hand with you sitting next to me creating it.

Katie Melhus said...

This is such a pretty card! I love the background you stamped and those bells are perfect :) Thanks so much for joining in at Merry Monday!

Tracey McNeely said...

Colleen this is gorgeous, love the stamping and great use of the colours. xoxo

Fuzzy Slippers said...

Oh my goodness, this reminds me of the light up bells my mom would put in our window when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing this lovely, lovely card. I may have to put those bells on my wish list. :)

Bonnie said...

So pretty, Colleen! And you and Linda are sitting together at Merry Monday too! I love the stamping on the Kraft and those pretty bells! So glad you came by to share with us!

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

Such a cute background for your card base and I love the faux stitching on your stamped panel. Thanks for playing Merry Monday this week!

anja curvers said...

Wow this is such a lovely card colleen and lucky you having a label printer 50% off.

Marcia Hill said...

Love your whole card, but especially the background...so soft looking against the "pop" of the red bells. Beautiful! :0)

Lauren said...

What a gorgeous card, love the stamped background.

Birgit said...

Love your card! Great background stamping.

Notes by Nina said...

Very pretty card Colleen, I love the background your have created. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Darnell said...

I love your sweet CAS of the MM challenge ingredients, Colleen! So pretty and well done on the handmade background paper!! Glad you had a chance to play with Lin and I hope you have hours of fun with your new toy!! Hugs, Darnell

carol (krillsister) said...

Beautiful card. Great layout. Love your background.