Hello friends. Susan is hosting our challenge this week at
Merry Monday and she would like you to use a
TAG,
TEXTURE,
BLING, &
DIE CUTS on your Christmas cards.
Sometimes I get so excited to start a card and challenge that I forget to read all the fine print, so that is why I highlighted all the different things to include on your card, in case you're like me! Yep, my card didn't quite start out like I first started it, but that's ok because I really like how it turned out after all the revisions! Here's what I came up with:
For my
TAG, I used PTI's
Basic Bookmark #3 die and am also using this for my
DIE CUT too. I embossed my image and sentiment (PTI's
Botanical Blocks IV) in gold (that's
BLING right?!!) and then colored in my image with Copics. I am also using my gold embossing as
TEXTURE. For my background I used a beautiful piece of DSP from Penny Black's
Festive & Frosty paper pad on one side and stamped some flourishes from a retired SU! set called
Priceless. I added a strip of gold glitter paper (more
BLING) between the DSP and flourishes, and then added my tag on top. I also added some gems and a gold ribbon for a little more
BLING, and also a little sparkle with my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen on the pink berries and flourishes. So I actually think I did quite well on the
BLING component of this challenge!! :0)
We can't wait to see what YOU come up with for this week's challenge, so dig out all those
TAGS, DIE CUTS, BLING and
TEXTURE and play along with us! Check out all the fabulous cards from the rest of the DT, and then play along right
HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by today...I love it when you do! :0)
You did "quite well" on every component on this darling card! The image and background papers look like they were made for each other. Everything about this card is pure perfection my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marcia, I love your layout and the image is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card, Marcia! Just love the designer paper combo and the fabulous bookmark tag!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Marcia, so pretty how the DSP coordinates with the stamped image!
ReplyDeleteI almost overlooked those additional requirements, too, Marcia, but before I started a card so I'll be good. Your card is lovely with the coloring and DSP and bling. You didn't forget the bling.;)
ReplyDeleteMarcia this is simply stunning I love how you paired up the DSP to coordinate with the holly leaves. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I didn't know this stamp fit on the bookmark die! I may be casing you--hope that's ok?
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Marcia, love all the design elements you used, I think you rocked the challenge!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous greens and sweet pinks for this vintage feel card..! I love it
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Marcia! I love how you pulled all the elements together. The colors are wonderful, and I love the background too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marcia. Love the mix of DSP and stamping for the split background. And your tag is so pretty and blingy! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Marcia! Love the beautiful stamped scrolls and the elegant gold embossed holly! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I love the touches of gold.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous tag card Marcia... pretty colours and fab die cut tag
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag and card. Love it all.
ReplyDeleteYou've checked every requirement, and added plenty of bling, Marcia!!! It's beautiful - from top to bottom!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for spending time with me today, and sharing your wonderful friends! OH and making me feel better about all the money I left behind! xx
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Haha - love your bolded words!! Gorgeous card - the gold is the perfect touch!
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