Monday, October 10, 2016

Merry Monday #218 - Vintage/Retro Theme

Hello friends.  This week's challenge at Merry Monday is being hosted by Lori and she would like you to use a Vintage/Retro theme on your Christmas cards.


When I think of Vintage/Retro, I think of the cards that were popular when I was growing up, and my favorite ones were always packed with LOTS of glitter and lovely Winter scenes.  Here's what I came up with:



A lot more die cutting than stamping, but I like how this came out!  I blended my background first with Tumbled Glass distress ink, and then built my scene with TH Woodlands tree dies in Old Olive and white glitter cardstocks, and the church from PTI's Tiny Town: Church die.  My sentiment is from PTI's Christmas Blessings set.  I stamped a little on the garlands over the windows using PTI's Bird's & Blooms set.

Excited to see what you all come up with for this week's Vintage/Retro theme!  If you need more inspiration, check out all the fabulous cards from my team mates, and then play along with us and get those Christmas cards done BEFORE Christmas!  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!

13 comments:

Linda said...

Love your vintage church and outdoor scene. So beautiful, Marcia. Have a great week.

Colleen said...

Well, why didn't I think of a cute scene like this? I struggled with this challenge...I love what you came up with! Gorgeous little details that make it perfect...as always friend you are genius!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Beautiful vintage church and I love the little garlands over the windows, Marcia!!

Loll said...

Beautiful winter scene you've created Marcia. Love the added sparkle! xx

Kara Lynne said...

Wonderful scene, Marcia! So nice that the TH tree dies play so nicely with the PTI Church!

Leigh Penner said...

Very pretty! I love those trees!

Bonnie said...

This is such a sweet church and a beautiful scene! Love those garlands above the windows! Have a great week, Marcia!

Lori Turner said...

Oh Marcia, this is absolutely beautiful! Love all the glitter on everything - those trees are gorgeous!

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

This church is so elegant. loving all the layers and white space!

Birgit said...

Marcia, this is so stunning! You did a fabulous job making this look vintage/ retro. The fir garlands over the window really are the perfect little touch to your sweet winter scene and all the sparkle too! Love it!!!

Notes by Nina said...

Gorgeous card Marcia, I love the dimensional details.

Rosemary said...

beautiful design!!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Beautiful! Love the added glitter!!