Monday, October 30, 2017

Merry Monday #263

Hello friends.  This weeks challenge at Merry Monday is a photo inspiration one, and we'd love to see how you interpret this:


Since I tend to take things quite literally, I went with the hot cocoa and mugs in the photo and came up with this:

I started by stamping my sentiment (Mug Hugs by Sunny Studio) repeatedly on the card base using Pool Party ink, and then added a strip of Classic Kraft Pattern Paper and POW Red Glitter Paper to the left side of my card.  I stamped and fussy cut my mug out and then paper pieced the mug with some more Classic Kraft Pattern Paper (PTI) and lightly colored the marshmallows with a Copic C1 marker.  I colored the larger heart with a BG13 marker and pop dotted it to the mug, along with a smaller red glitter heart.  The candy cane was stamped with Real Red ink and also fussy cut out, and then added to the mug.  I finished the card with a little wooden snowflake (SU!) and some red & white bakers twine.

How will YOU interpret this inspiration photo??  Check out how the DT was inspired and then play along with us!  You can find all the info you need right HERE.


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


15 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Darling cocoa mug, Marcia! Especially love the border details at the left - delightful card!!

Linda said...

Marcia, what a sweet cup of cheer. Great border details. So pretty. Hope you have a great week.

Helen F. said...

Love this sweet (pun intended) card, Marcia! Great mug o' cocoa with marshmallows :) and the wood veneer snowflake is perfect!

Nancy Penir said...

So warm and cozy. Has me craving a warm cup o' cocoa right now. You gave this card all the elements of Christmas charm!

Mona Pendleton said...

Wonderful card Marcia! Love the little cup of hot cocoa! Thanks for the inspiration!

Notes by Nina said...

So cute, I love all the fabulous details.

Loll said...

I.LOVE.THIS.CARD!!! What a fantastic design. Love all the elements that just work perfectly together. Wow! Great work, my friend! xx

Ros Crawford said...

What a wonderfuk take on that photo! Love the colours and the design is perfect!

Lady Joyful said...

Great take on the photo Marcia. I love the repeated sentiment design.

Birgit said...

I love your literal take on the challenge. Your card is as sweet as can be my friend!

Susan Joyce said...

Love how you repeat stamped part of the background and your paper pieced mug Marcia.

Leanne said...

Love the background the use of a stamp very creative and the rest of the card is amazing. Looking forward to seeing you on the team, thanks for the kind words. Cheers, Leanne

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

I SO love your layout and the repeated stamping is beautiful!!!!

JoAnn said...

Love your adorable cup of cocoa and the layout of your card. Fabulous card. Hope you are having a wonderful week Marcia.

Kelly Lunceford said...

I love how you used the sentiment as the background! Great color combination,too!