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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Merry Monday # 97

A lovely color combination for this week's challenge over at the
I made my own stencil with the "merry" from PTI Holiday words,
laid it on the paper and then put some Viva Ferro Silver embossing paste over it.
I had to be sure to adhere the two little pieces in the "e"...but then I was all set!
It is really pretty and shiny and has a bit of texture to it.
The Silver Bell is from Lil' Inkers. 
The stars are some silver confetti that I bought at Micheals.
 
I hope you will play along and get ahead of your Christmas stash!!
 
thanks for taking a look!
Heart Hugs,
Colleen

18 comments:

Linda said...

Very pretty Col. So creative.

Lesley said...

Stunning work! Love that you created your own stencil!

Kristie Goulet said...

I love seeing everyone's take on this color combo and yours is no exception, Colleen! Love the stitching, the jingle bell, the stars, the Merry die cut, well, I guess I love it all! ♥

Tracey McNeely said...

Colleen, I love this and awesome stencil!

Sharyn Polesel said...

Beautiful card! We had the same idea with the bells. lol Great idea to make your own stencil!

Greta said...

Wow--your letters came out perfectly! I haven't tried embossing paste with letters, but you've inspired me! Greetings from a few miles south--enjoy the break in the rain.

Bonnie said...

This technique worked beautifully for this card, Colleen! Love the sparkle and that lovely jingle bell! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

Cornelie said...

Cool, I like!

Marcia Hill said...

Beautiful and sparkly card Colleen! I just received my jingle bell dies from Lil Inkers this week and love your inspiration...thanks! :0)

Marybeth said...

Love the bell on your beautiful card Colleen! Another thing I have on my LID list! I like the added stars.....

Brenda in IN said...

Oh, so pretty. That is a great Christmas card. Love the sparkle and you did a great job making your stencil.

Notes by Nina said...

Very cute, Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Maria said...

Wow! Fab stencil! A very pretty Christmas card...well done!

Susan Powell said...

What a great card!!! I love everything about it!

Kim Heggins said...

Gorgeous! Love that jingle bell in silver, so fun! And all those stars too...very festive.

Lori Turner said...

Very pretty card Colleen! I love how you did the Merry ;) Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday this week xoxoxo

Margaret Moody said...

Love your card, Colleen! The jingle bell and stars are so festive!

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card, Colleen! Just love that jingle bell and the little stars! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)