Thursday, September 5, 2013

Merry Monday Challenge

The challenge this week at the Merry Monday challenge is to use Red, Green, Kraft with a choice of ribbon, twine or burlap.  I didn't add ribbon, twine or burlap as the 1st card I made didn't really suit any further embellishments.

Here is my card:


Card stock is from my stash and the embossing folder is petal a plenty from Stampin Up.  The poinsettia die is from Poppy Stamps and I added a bit of bling to the centre of the flower. I do not know the manufacturer of the sentiment which was heat embossed.  I really like this card.  

Here is the 2nd card I made for this challenge:


Card stock is from my stash.  The design paper is by Recollections 6 x 6 paper pad - Sugar plums.  The sentiment is part of the design paper and I also fussy cut the houses and tree.  The gingerbread embellishment is from my stash.  I also added a gold punched star.  The gold ribbon is also from my stash.  I wasn't too happy with this card initially, but now I think it's kind of cute!

I am also entering this card in the One Crazy Stamper blog - their theme for September is Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by!

16 comments:

KatheD said...

What a great pair of cards - the poinsettia is stunning, and the little gingerbread scene is adorable.

Darnell said...

Your poinsettia card is classically beautiful, Oma, and your second card is more than kinda cute, it's super cute!!

Loll said...

The poinsettia is really beautiful ... love the gold embossed sentiment. Your gingerbread men and houses is so cute ... it must have taken you a long time to fussy-cut them out! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday. Loll

Sammy said...

I love them both! The poinsettia is really stylish, and the gingerbread one is adorable! x

Stef H said...

the poinsettia is stunning and the gingerbread one is absolutely fabulous! you're ahead of the game!

hugs :)

Notes by Nina said...

Both cards are lovely, your little gingerbread man is so cute. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

Bonnie said...

The poinsettia is gorgeous and really stands out in the gallery, Oma! I love the gingerbread scene with that tiny gingerbread man! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

Colleen said...

wow, your card just pops out at you! the colors are stunning and the poinsettia is awesome! this is a fabulous Christmas card!

Patti said...

Love your poinsettia card. The flower draws your eye. Lovely.

Lesley said...

Both cards are superb! Love that poinsettia! Thank you for joining us at the Merry Monday Christmas Card Club Challenge!

Granmargaret said...

Lovely cards.

Christine Dol said...

It was so nice to see you today at Pointers! I have gone through a lot of your posts....you do wonderful cards! Love the card you have posted here with the pointsettia. The little gingerbread card is super cute. I like how you stamped the sentiment in the white to make it pop on the green cardstock.

Diane said...

The poinsettia is really beautiful set against the embossed background. Love the little gingerbread houses.

Regards Diane

Kimberly Ishkarah said...

Hi Oma,
I love your cards! The gingerbread and houses are so stinking cute!!!!
Kimberly

Becca said...

Very very nice cards.

Sue said...

A great card. Thanks for joining us at One Crazy Stamper.