Monday, February 19, 2018

Merry Monday #278 - Inspiration Photo

Hello friends.  Our hostess this week at Merry Monday is Debbie and she has a FUN inspiration photo to inspire your Christmas cards this week!


Isn't that a GREAT photo with the wreath, the tree, the dog, all the pops of red and gold, the staircase...LOTS to be inspired by here friends.

I came up with a very CAS card using the wreath and colors...


I started with SU!'s Wondrous Wreath and stamped the leaves in Mossy Meadow and Old Olive inks and then stamped the flowers in Real Red ink.  The centers of the flowers have four little dots, so I poked a hole in each dot and then tied real fine gold thread through each flower.  I also added some Honey Gold Nuvo Glitter Drops around the wreath.  Here's a closer up view:


The sentiment is from the same stamp set and I embossed that in gold.  And because I didn't have a stairway stamp or die, but LOVED the dog in the photo, I added a dog to the inside of my card to compensate:


He's all decked out in his red Christmas bow and ready to celebrate!!  So how will YOU interpret this wonderful inspiration photo??  We can't wait to see!  Check out what the rest of the DT came up with for this challenge right HERE, and then play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


15 comments:

Kelly Lunceford said...

How beautiful! Your gold thread detail is wonderful!❤❤❤ great job on the challenge!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Fabulous wreath, Marcia - just love the gold thread in the flower centers!! Sweet doggy on the inside too!!

Kara Lynne said...

Such a gorgeous wreath, Marcia! I love the creative way you added the gold thread and that little sweet dog is a surprise bonus!

Bonnie said...

Your wreath is so pretty, Marcia! I love the "buttons" with the gold thread tied to them! And the Nuvo drops add extra texture! Your pooch is adorable too!

Loll said...

Sweet card Marcia. I love your layered wreath ... it's gorgeous. And what an adorable surprise on the inside. Love your cute dog ... the red border at the bottom is just perfect to add even more colour!! Fantastic design!! xx

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Very pretty Marcia. LOVE your added gold thread - so pretty!

Leanne said...

Awesome love that wreath, and the colors are wonderful. Great card! Cheers, L :)

Kim Heggins said...

This is one wonderful and beautiful card...love that the inside is just as festive as the outside.

Birgit said...

Oh how sweet! The gold threads tied in the centers of the flowers is such a fabulous detail. An amazing card my friend!

wienerhoneymooners said...

Love the SU set!! I need to bring it out very soon, im inspired!

Linda said...

Marcia, beautiful wreath and that sweet little dog on the inside of the card. Hope you are having a great week. Two weeks from today, my friend. Wow...Hope you are having a great week.

Unknown said...

Marcia, Stunning I love all of the detail and so clever the gold threads in the red flowers. Hope the rest of your week is amazing.

JoAnn said...

Such a pretty wreath and the little dog on the inside was a great touch.
Have a great weekend.

Notes by Nina said...

I love the clean look of your card, the wreath is gorgeous and the sentiment is perfect.

ElizStewart said...

LOVE your CAS wreath!