Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Merry Monday #74

 

Loll has finally persuaded- inspired me to think Christmas with her lovely card. When you see this card by LeAnne and then the rest of the design team you'll be happily creating for Christmas too! Of course Darnell and other blogging buddies have joined the fun with some great examples too!

Isn't that picture inspiring? I love the hard wood floors, the stone fireplace...I want to be there. My first thought was to do a door with a cute little wreath like Loll's, but that didn't come together...nor did the windows I die cut. I finally settled on this:


It's suppose to resemble the stone fireplace mantle, with snow covered greens, 2 candle sticks with tiny star rhinestones for flames, a wood grain framed mirror. I used an orange sharpie to color the tiny star flames. Sometimes I think I try too hard and other times I just blame it on not having the right stamps...so that's my story for today.

I've been all over the blog.a.sphere today just snooping around and saying howdy. I hope your well and doing fine. ~ Carole



17 comments:

  1. beautiful card! Love the texture and the inspiration photo is gorgeous too!

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  2. What a lovely card and I think you captured the look of a mantle beautifully! Love the little mirror you created too...nicely done! :0)

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  3. Hi Carole. This is so fantastic!! I love that you were inspired by the fireplace ... you did an amazing job of re-creating it on your card. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us at Merry Monday! Loll xx

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  4. You really have achieved a luscious looking fireplace Carole. Your foliage is wonderful with the touches of snow. Thanks so much for taking part in the Merry Monday Challenge.

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  5. une magnifique création, très inspirée et si réussi, biz

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  6. You nailed it....your card IS that photo...perfect! Haven't written you yet...sick with cough and cold, but dragging to computer to comment.

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  8. As soon as I saw your card I immediately thought fireplace from the inspiration photo! Great job.

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  9. This is fabulous! I love how you were inspired by the fireplace. I love all the details you added - down to the snow on the greenery!

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  10. Wow, Carole, your card is wonderful! I love it!! :)

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  11. What a gorgeous mantel arrangement and I love the mirror! I'm so glad you decided to join us this week at Merry Monday! I hope you'll come back next week!

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  12. What a pretty card! Fabulous job on the challenge!

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  13. What a great take on the inspiration picture! Your card is just gorgeous.

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  14. Beautiful Christmas scene. Love the textures and dimensions. Very creative!

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  15. Beautiful card Carole, I love the pretty mantle you have created. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

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  16. I think you have created the quintessential Christmas mantle with this charming scene, Carole!! I'm sorry you had a couple of starts and stops, but I'm glad you preserved to end up with this delight!! Thank you for all your visits and your loving comments (and for today's shoutout here!)! Hugs, Darnell

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  17. Carole, this is lovely! I just LOVE the snow on the branches (how did you do that?) and the little candlesticks are adorable! Anyone would be thrilled to receive this card!

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