Thursday, August 27, 2015

Merry Monday #169 - Use Green, Light Green, & Red


Hello friends.  Playing along with Merry Monday and the challenge is to use green, light green, and red on our Christmas cards.  Here's what I came up with:


 
I used an oldie but a goodie...PTI's Birds & Blooms stamp set to create my wreath.  I don't think it was ever intended to be a Christmas wreath, but using Christmas colors makes it look like a Christmas wreath to me, and I just love all the details in this set.  I used Old Olive, Certainly Celery, and Real Red for my inks.  I used SSS Wavy Scallop Stitches die to separate the wreath and my sentiment, which is a die from PTI's Wet Paint Holiday.  This is a smaller card size (3 1/2 x 5 1/2), and I finished it off with a red & white bakers twine bow and a few iridescent sequins.  It may be small in size, but I really like how it turned out, and I even took the time to finish the inside! (I'm terrible about finishing insides, and then when I want to quick send something out.....grrrrr!!)
 

                                            
                                                  
There's still a few days to play along, so check out all the inspiration and make a card (or two) to add to your Christmas card stash...you'll be glad you did come December!  You can find all the info you need to play along right HERE.
 
Thanks so much for stopping by today...I love it when you do! :0)

9 comments:

Lisa Lynn said...

Your card is gorgeous.

Birgit said...

This stamp set makes a perfect Christmas wreath! I love it in these colors!! I'm not good about stamping on the inside of my cards either. Good for you for going there!! ;0)

Linda said...

Marcia, this is gorgeous. I love that wavy scalloped die.

Colleen said...

Oh you are so smart!! I have that stamp!! I am going to have to play around with that set!! I love your wreath and all the pretty red flowers! Heart Hugs, Colleen

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card, Marcia! Love that pretty wreath and the design of your card! Just perfect! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Monday! :)

Bonnie said...

This stamp couldn't be more perfect for a Christmas wreath, Marcia! And I love the die cutting! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!

Susan Joyce said...

Love your wreath, so soft and pretty. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday.

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Marcia! The wreath is so stunning!! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday

Linda said...

Love your Christmas wreath ...... the bakers twine finishes it off beautifully. xx