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Monday, October 2, 2017

Merry Monday #259 - A Christmas Tree

Hello friends.  It's time for a new challenge at Merry Monday, and our hostess Deanne this week would like to see a CHRISTMAS TREE on your cards.


As much as I love my inside Christmas tree, one of my most favorite things about Christmas is the outdoor Christmas lights and I love going for drives during December to see all the pretty lights.  For that reason I went with an outdoor Christmas tree and used one of my favorite dies by Tim Holtz called Woodlands Thinlits.  Take a look:

I started by creating a water colored background using Ocean Tides and Tropical Teal inks and then stamped my sentiment from Penny Black called Yuletide Wishes a little off center.  Before adhering my tree die cut I splattered it with white acrylic paint and gold from my Gansai Tambi water colors.  A pretty simple card but I'm very happy with the way it turned out!

We can't wait to see what YOU come up with this week using a CHRISTMAS TREE on your card!  Check out all the great inspiration from the DT and then play along with us right HERE.

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


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18 comments:

  1. BobbyOctober 2, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    That wonderful sentiment needs no more than that fabulous 'outdoor' tree splattered with snow, Marcia. Beautiful card.

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  2. ColleenOctober 2, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Marcia, I would say this is a stunning tree and card, love your background and the sentiment is perfect. What a gorgeous tree too!! Have a great week my friend!

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  3. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)October 2, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    Wow - just love your splattered tree and the yummy watercolor background, Marcia!! Fabulous with that sentiment too!!

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  4. LindaOctober 2, 2017 at 11:05 AM

    Marcia, this is so pretty. I love the watercolored background and your splatters. Lovely sentiment, too. Hope you have a great week.

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  5. nancy littrellOctober 2, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    Simply Gorgeous, Marcia. I love your watercolored background for your beautiful sentiment and your splattered die cut tree. TFS Hugs

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  6. SusanOctober 2, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    Love the way you did the Tim Holtz tree with the splatters on it! And your background is fabulous in that blend of colours. Great green border tying it all together!

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  7. UnknownOctober 2, 2017 at 6:14 PM

    I love your card!!! Everything is perfect!!!

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  8. Ros CrawfordOctober 4, 2017 at 3:02 AM

    My favourite colours! Love it!

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  9. Lady JoyfulOctober 4, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Gorgeous card, Marcia! I love the watercoloured panel.

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  10. Kelly LuncefordOctober 4, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Simply breathtaking! I love the colors, special finishes, everything! Great job!

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  11. JoAnnOctober 5, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful card. Love your outdoors Christmas tree and that sentiment just pops against the pretty water colored background.

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  12. wienerhoneymoonersOctober 6, 2017 at 12:26 AM

    STUNNING!! Love the watercolor and the gorgeous glitter!!!

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  13. LollOctober 6, 2017 at 10:09 PM

    This is so pretty Marcia. Love your watercoloured background. And love that silver tree. I have that die, but have only used it a couple of times. You've reminded me to pull it out! :) Trying to catch up with visiting. I'm so far behind! xx

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  14. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsOctober 7, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    I like how your tree is off to the side and the background is beautiful!

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  15. Notes by NinaOctober 8, 2017 at 3:13 PM

    Lovely card, your sentiment is beautiful.

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  16. UnknownOctober 8, 2017 at 6:28 PM

    Marcia this is stunning and the sentiment is perfect. Such a great design. Have a great week.

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  17. Susan JoyceOctober 9, 2017 at 6:23 AM

    Such a beautiful Christmas card Marcia, love the tree and the water coloured background.

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  18. 3treescreations@gmail.comOctober 9, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    VERY stunning! Your watercoloured ink background is gorgeous!

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