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Monday, March 19, 2018

Merry Monday #282 with Linda as our Hostess

Welcome to another Merry Monday Challenge!  Linda is our hostess this week with a lovely inspiration photo.  I saw the gold candle and played off that by embossing my candle with gold ep.
This stamp set is WPlus9 Merry & Bright.  I used the Mix & Mat Berry & Bough Dies.
I hope to see your card in the gallery and please go see what the design team has made to inspire you even more!
Heart Hugs, friends!



20 comments:

Birgit said...

This is stunning Colleen! I have that set from WP9 and I just love how you used it here. It looks fabulous with that M&M die!!

Brenda in IN said...

This is so pretty. I love the gold candle and the pine cones tucked between the flowers. The Mix and Mat frame is perfect for this card.

Kelly Lunceford said...

What a perfect choice of stamps! I think I'm going to have to go have a looksy at these stamps! Gorgeous work!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

What a beautiful centerpiece, Colleen! Just love the gold candle with all the pines and flowers on the white mat!!

JoAnn said...

Very pretty card Colleen. Love the gold candle and the pretty die cut frame. Have a great week.

Marcia Hill said...

This is SOOOO pretty Colleen! I love your gold embossed candle and all the greenery surrounding it, and especially LOVE the die cut frame! Didn't think I needed that, but now I'm wondering.... Hope you have a wonderful week...still missing all of you so much!!

Kim Heggins said...

so beautiful...your card is just as pretty as the inspiration photo!

nancy littrell said...

Colleen, Your candle card is so beautiful and perfect for the challenge. TFS Hugs..

Kara Lynne said...

I love your heat embossed gold candle! Such a great idea, and your flowers, pine cones and greens are arranged beautifully around it!

Tracey McNeely said...

Colleen such a pretty pretty card, love the embossing, so elegant!

Linda said...

So pretty my friend. Your gold embossed candle is a beautiful highlight.

MaryH said...

Hi Colleen, Thought I was already following your blog (as we have several blog friends in common). After reading Kara's post showing pictures of the fun your craft group had and the lovely cards she shared, I checked each of her friends' links, and while I am following some of you already, didn't see 'me' here. I love your take on the inspiration photo (something I'd find difficult to interpret!). You've done it beautifully with the gold candle, tucking in the greenery and other dimensional blossoms. I really like the edging that you've done on the centerpiece. TFS

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

What a pretty die-cut layer to add your other layers to.

Nancy Penir said...

Loving all these festive layers, Colleen! Beautiful!

Patti said...

As my friend would say.... "holy moly Mighty Mouse!" this card is THE perfect take on the inspiration photo!! You and Linda make me NEED to join this challenge! : )either that or did out my Christmas centerpiece! giggles

Patti

Greta said...

Wasn't sure about that Mix & Mat, but it's beautiful behind your wonderful candle & greens, Colleen! Love this card!

wienerhoneymooners said...

Love all of the detail. Wonderful warm florals and festive red background!

Notes by Nina said...

So pretty Colleen, this is a great take on the inspiration photo.

Lori Turner said...

What a pretty card, Colleen! Love that heat embossed candle - awesome!

JD/ Jill said...

Very pretty card!