Since I love making Christmas cards, it's no surprise that the Merry Monday challenge has been one of my favorites since I found it last year. I was so honored to have my card picked as the winner last week & I hope you'll check out my Guest Designer entry for the challenge starting March 10. This week's theme is Country Charm with Stitches & Buttons. My first thought was "oh no--2 things I seldom use"--LOL! Probably should have looked for a different stamp, but I've been wanting to ink up this one by DeNami that was in the giveaway I won from Lisa. I framed it with the double circle, also by DeNami, & colored with markers. Stickles on the flame & berries add a touch of sparkle. I used the Tim Holtz woodgrain embossing folder & hand stitched with floss to try & get something of a country feel. Gingham would be more country, but I don't have one with the right shades of red & green. This striped ribbon matches & is a favorite I seldom use. Some cards have to be re-done before being sent out. 
What do you think? Is the woodgrain with stitching too foreign to the sweet image? I'm adding this to Pixies Snippets Playground. Glad you took time to come by. Beautiful sunny day after wind & rain yesterday, but that's typical for Oregon & I'm not complaining!
So happy to see you stamp get inky Greta! I think the woodgrain totally works with this. The little lantern reminds me of outdoor lights. So this could be hanging on a front porch! Cute card ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's too much, Great. I love the added texture. It is really a pretty design and fabulous stitching! (I sat this one out, lol!) I'm looking forward to your creation for your GD spot next week!! Congratulations!! Have a wonderful weekend! Are you seeing the puppies again? Have you picked on out? Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI love that stamp Greta, and I think you put together a fantastic card. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteI think the whole design works beautifully Greta, very rustic!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with this. I love the stamp and the way you highlighted it. Your stitches are so neat and uniform.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card, Greta. Yes the woodgrain is wonderful for the background! The stitching is fabulous!! Great card for the chaqllenge3!
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty image you used and the stitching looks perfect. The ribbon and button add just the right touch against the woodgrain background. Great job, Greta!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is perfect, Greta! I love that stitching and the sweet image! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Greta! Love the stitching!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card, Greta! I agree, the woodgrain totally works with this card. I love your stitching around the card. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeletei think the image looks perfect with the woodgrain and stitching... makes it so charming!
ReplyDeleteI love your card!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely perfect the way it is and the stitching is wonderful!
Thanks Greta!
Greta this is fantastic, I love the lantern!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Greta! Love the embossed background and fancy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWorks wonderfully Greta! I love this card, hugs, Di xx
ReplyDeleteHI Greta, your card is very pretty, I think the woodgrain and stitching gives it a rustic look. Happy Weekend, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Greta, I love the stitching and the woodgrain gives it a nice rustic feel. xx
ReplyDeleteI am not complaining about the weather either. Yesterday was amazing! I think the wood grain and stitching coordinates very well with the Christmas lantern. Definitely has a good country charm to it. Congrats on your winning card last week. That is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks lovely. I like the woodgrain and i love that beautiful ribbon. The colours are so lovely and...you tie a great bow!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win...
This is so cute, its like a really pretty postcard!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I had the same reaction to the challenge when I first saw it! But you've done a great job encompassing the theme. Love your stitching! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteI love it! And your stitching is so perfect, gives your card a real home spun look....too cute.
ReplyDeleteI think the lantern image pairs beautifully with the woodgrain bg! It does remind me of a lantern that would be hanging on someone's front porch:). Congrats on the guest DT spot!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Greta, I love the way you added the stitching to your card and this image is fabulous. Thank you joining us for Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteHi Greta, I love the stitching around the edge of your card, it looks wonderful with the woodgrain embossing. Love the image too. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteHere I am, Ms. Slow Poke again; on the plus side, you have such an array of cards waiting for me to see that I can I dedicate time for a sloooow stroll through the land of beauty and inspiration! This one: gorgeous - and a perfect selection of images and colours for the challenge. The stitching: excellent special touch!! Hugs~c
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