Monday, February 17, 2014

Merry Monday: Peace with Holly

This week's challenge at Merry Monday is to use Holly on your Christmas card.


Sometimes it is funny how a card takes on a life of its own.  I had rich red and green papers out on my craft desk - I had holly die cuts - I had golden glitter.  But somehow, I ended up with this...

Peace at Christmas

I'm not sure why I ended up with a subtle and peaceful.  I made this early Saturday morning and my boys were actually up at 5:30 a.m. to watch Russia/U.S.A. hockey - so it was most definitely not peaceful in my house.  Maybe that was the issue - my usual peaceful morning was interrupted so my desire for peace came out in my card!!

There are lots of other cards to check out over at Merry Monday - then play along!  I love to see what you create.
  • Stamps: Clearly Besotted Stamps Holiday Sentiments
  • Paper: Papertrey Ink Soft Stone
  • Ink: Papertrey Ink New Leaf, Versamark
  • Accessories: Lifestyle Crafts Embossing Folder, Wow! Opaque Bright White Super Fine Embossing Powder, misc glitter gems

31 comments:

  1. Just gorgeous and so very elegant!

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  2. gorgeous.
    Clean and Simple my favorite kind of card.

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous Kim!! That embossing folder is amazing.

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  4. Ah yes, the evolution of a card! Crazy how the original intention sometimes veers way off course! But for good reason in this case, because the card turned out beautifully!

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  5. Yes, Kim, you should be really disappointed that you ended up with "this". :) Throw some glitter all over that perfectly perfect card and call it done.

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  6. Beautiful cards Kim, love the little holy sprig!

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  7. I do LOVE the peaceful feel of this card! So pretty!

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  8. Oh so elegant Kim, I love your clean looking card.

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  9. This is bright white gorgeousness! Absolutely love it, the holly stands out just beautifully against the subtle background.

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  10. Oh, my son was watching that same game/ match!
    He so much enjoyed it, the USA won of course! :-)
    Your card is beautiful! The diagonal lines are subtle but add a little extra to the card as well.
    Love the sentiment and the little green and red on your card.
    This is how Christmas should be, peaceful!
    Love it.
    Bye,

    Marjolein

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  11. Absolutely LOVE this subtle and peaceful card, Kim! The pop of color on the holly is the perfect touch! That embossing folder rocks!

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  12. Peaceful is nice, whether at home or in a card. I love that embossed background.

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  13. It is stunning, love the monochromatic background and the pop of the holly!

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  14. The holly is stunning against all that white! I love peaceful!

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  15. Such a gorgeous card, Kim! I love the peaceful feel to this and that cute little piece of holly! Beautifully done! :)

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  16. LOVE this! So clean and fresh - well done!!

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  17. I love the neutral tones of your card, Kim, with the little pop of color - just gorgeous!

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  18. So pretty. Love the clean background and the sweet holly. Perfect!

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  19. Hi Kim, this is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE IT!!!!

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  20. Such an elegant, stunning approach to the challenge Kim. CAS perfection.

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  21. Awesome Kim, love every detail and the beautiful CAS lines.

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  22. oh what a beautiful CAS card. Love the design and that your holly is so pretty and bright!

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  23. I love your "peaceful" holly card....the colors are very calm and soothing! Of course, I always love what you do!

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  24. Such a pretty card with the diagonal lines. So glad to have you joining us this week!

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  25. It is a very peaceful and serene card. I just love the simplicity of the scored lines in the background. However, this is s little pop of pep with the holly and its jeweled berries. Very nicely done!

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  26. Peaceful and elegant at the same time!

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  27. I love how it ended up, Kim! Beautiful card!

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