Monday, September 5, 2016

Merry Monday #212 - Gold, Black & White

Hello friends.  Exciting news to share with you today...I've been asked to join the Merry Monday Design Team!  I'm still in a bit of shock as I have loved playing along with all these talented ladies for over 3 years now, and to actually be asked to join them on their team...well, color me happy!  Anyone who has followed me for awhile knows that I just LOVE making Christmas cards, so this is  the perfect opportunity for me.  I hope you'll follow me (and ALL the other talented ladies on this team!) every week and be inspired to get those cards done early before all the other preparations begin and time is short!  So welcome back after the Summer break and let's get started!!

Deanne chose this challenge, and while not your traditional Christmas colors, Gold, Black & White are SO elegant together and I loved playing along with this one!  Take a look:


Although my card is a very quick and simple one, I love the CAS look to it!  I used a new Penny Black die called Manger with gold mirrored cardstock and simply laid it against a black layer, and then added another white layer that was die cut with a Gina Marie Designs scalloped circle die and a Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangle die.  Attached both of these layers to a white card base and embossed my sentiment from PTI's Stained Glass stamp set in gold.  If you need to mass produce cards, this would be a great one to do that with.


So let your imaginations soar and come up with a card using Gold, Black & White...I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this challenge!  You can find all the info you need right HERE.


20 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Congrats on joining the MM design team, Marcia! Just love your gold nativity - so great over the black with the white scallops around!

Sue said...

Woohoo!!!! I'm so excited for you my friend!!! Beautiful card. I love the black, gold and white together. Stunningly gorgeous!!

Colleen said...

Yeah!! Perfect card to start off the challenge and your joining the team! Fabulous card, just love it and I am so happy that you are sharing your talent with all of us at Merry Monday!! Welcome, Marcia!! Heart Hugs, Colleen

Bonnie said...

Wow! I love this die cut in gold and the way you've presented it on your card is perfect! So glad to have you on our team! Yay!

Birgit said...

Congratulations Marcia! What a fabulous card to kick of your exciting announcement. I love that gold nativity!! Your card is so gorgeous and I'm over the moon happy for you!!

Linda said...

Welcome Marcia to the Merry Makers team. You know that my Bff was the one who recommended you for the team and it is well deserved. So glad to have you. Your first card is just beautiful. Yeah for us....

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Marcia, your card is so gorgeous! LOVE that die! Thrilled to have you join us on the Merry Monday design team...we're so lucky to have you!!

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

Marcia, congrats and welcome to our team! Your card is so pretty, especially the gold nativity scene in the center!

Greta said...

Congrats on joining Merry Monday, Marcia! I love your card--perfect use of the color combo! I really "need" that nativity die!

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous CAS card Maria, so elegant. Welcome to the team :).

BożenA said...

Your card I like. Very beautiful and elegant. I love to be used by you die and how its use.

Joyce said...

Your card is stunning. Love that gold. And, congratulations on joining the MM DT.

Marybeth said...

Congratulations Marcia!!!!!!! So excited for you. I love playing in that Christmas challenge. I can't believe you used this die,I almost bought it the other day ,I absoultly love the card you made with it! Yay!!!!!

Stampingcountry said...

Stunning card! Love the nativity cut out.

Stampingcountry said...

Stunning card! Love the nativity cut out.

Jill said...

LOVE this elegant beauty!!

Lori Turner said...

again, I will say welcome, welcome, welcome!!! So excited to have you here at MM! Your CAS design is awesome, Marcia - love that manger die xoxoxo

JoAnn said...

Wow, stunning card. I love the gold die cut Manger image.
Congratulations on being on the MM team.

JoAnn said...

Wow, stunning card. I love the gold die cut Manger image.
Congratulations on being on the MM team.

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

It's perfect! Welcome to the team Marcia!!!!!!!!!!!!