Another Merry Monday


I love the challenges over at the Merry Monday Christmas Challenge blog and I love this weeks challenge!

I spent the day yesterday with my youngest daughter going from appointment to appointment. It was a long day with four hours of driving, but it was filled with good news and even a little bit of time to do some shopping for craft toys - and who doesn't love it when that happens.

I came across a label maker and refills that was marked down to 'you have to buy me' - so I did! One of the refills was red and I knew right away that I wanted to use it on this challenge.

While I was driving home, I created a card in my head, but when I got home and started creating, it went a completely different direction. The only thing that's the same is the red label.



The Joyful Christmas stamp set from Stampin' Up is one of my favorite Christmas stamp sets. I love how it looks when embossed on vellum. I just wish it showed it's true impact in the photo.

Happy Stampin'
and thanks so much for visiting!


supplies:
card stock: whisper white, basic gray, smoky slate, vellum
stamp set: Joyful Christmas, en francais
ink: basic gray, vellum
big shot: decorative dots EF
embellishments: rhinestones
label maker (K&Company)
bridal embossing powder (don't remember company)








Comments

Heather North said…
Beautiful embossed flower. I too love the way it looks embossed in white on vellum. The label maker label is a clever addition to this semi-formal card.
Linda said…
I love it when a bargain turns out to be a great purchase. Fabulous card, very elegant. The embossed poinsettia looks so delicate on the vellum, and the red labelling looks fab. Linda xx
Notes by Nina said…
Fabulous card, this layout is lovely and your poinsettia is stunning. Thank you for playing along with Merry Monday.
Hazel (Didos) said…
Oh this is stunning, Love the label you made too, Just popped by via Merry Monday, Love Hazel (Didos) xx
Marybeth said…
Hi Susan this is gorgeous! If I think up a card in my head I forget it when I get in the craft room. Glad you had good news. I also love how you bought something because it said buy me....love that! The best part is you used it...nice!
Bonnie said…
I don't know what was in your head, Susan, but this is gorgeous! Love that vellum poinsettia! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
Kristie Goulet said…
Susan, this is gorgeous! I love the vellum poinsettia and the red label! Perfect!
Lesley said…
Wow, Susan. Love your vellum poinsettia and the way you cleverly did the sentiment. Fantastic card!
Marie Bingaman said…
It made an impact on me for sure! Gorgeous! :)
Karren said…
This is gorgeous, Susan! Your vellum poinsettia really packs a punch and the label sentiment is perfect!
JoAnn said…
So pretty. Love the poinsettia embossed in white on the vellum.
Susan Powell said…
thank you ladies :) I really appreciate all your kind words :)
Katie Melhus said…
This card is just great! That label maker was a total score, love the way it looks for a sentiment. So glad you're playing along this week at Merry Monday!
Marcia Hill said…
Stunning....love everything about this card! That poinsettia is just gorgeous!! :0)
Fabiola said…
magnifique et si chic, elle est très belle ta carte, biz
Linda said…
Beautiful and so elegant. Love that flower.
Fantastic card Susangail. The poinsettia is so gorgeous embossed on vellum! So glad you played with us at Merry Monday this week!
Susan Joyce said…
Stunning! Love every design detail and especially the red label. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
Susan Powell said…
Ladies, thank you all - your words are so sweet!!
Patti said…
Lovely, lovely. The embossed poinsettia is a standout.
Nancy Thomas said…
The vellum poinsettia is a a real standout - love just the touch of red you added to the card.
Judy1223 said…
Oh, MY, this is gorgeous!!! Love the vellum poinsettia...how lovely. You did a great job using the Merry Monday challenge colors this week!
Jacquie Southas said…
LOVE the vellum poinsettia & the red label sentiment!
Colleen said…
Beautifully put together...all the layers and textures with the vellum flower and then that pop of red...Gorgeous!!
Susan Powell said…
WOW! so many compliments - I'm blushing, literally - you are all so sweet, thank you for your kind words :)
Beautiful card and I like all the grey and just a touch of red.
anja curvers said…
I sense a winner great take on the challenge love it.
1CardCreator said…
Gorgeous crd, congrats too! ~Diane