Hello everyone - Happy Monday! Ahhhh, it's my Monday off so I could check out Merry Monday right away this morning! This week's challenge by Nina requires us to use a bow on a card - easy, right? Well, since we often use bows on our projects, I'm sure anyone wanting to stand out will have to think of something extra creative! Don't think that's me but I had fun with a Silhouette file Card Christmas Door (#14821) by Samantha Walker.
Here's my card:
After cutting the card base and overlay with a kraft card stock, I stamped both with Hero Arts Woodgrain Pattern, then darkened the overlay with Distress Ink. Added an enamel dot for the door handle. The wreath and bow came from the same digi cut file. I cut each with patterned paper and inked a bit with Copic Markers and Distress Inks. The gems on the wreath were clear but I colored them Cardinal Red with a Copic.
Reminder to self - don't try to color the edges with the marker while holding them in the air - invariably you get a random line! I have a few of those on my door and I just left them - they kinda look like scratches that happen to a real door, certainly my front door has some! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out Merry Monday - there's great inspiration for anyone (like me) trying to get on track with my Christmas cards!
Who doesn't love a wreath on the door for the holidays with a great big bow. Seriously, your card is so clever and festive.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great card. I love the way you have done this card. So lovely
ReplyDeleteThat door is so fun, Linda! And you made it look so real with the woodgrain stamping and distress shading! Love this adorable card! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love this, Linda! The door is amazing and the wreath is so pretty with that beautiful bow! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteLove the festive door xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, Linda! Love your door and with the pretty wreath and wonderful bow! Perfect for this week's challenge! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Monday! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Linda, I love the details on your card. Thank you for playing along with Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteGreat Christmas card, Linda! The door looks amazing, so real with the wreath attached to it.
ReplyDeleteLove the effect on the door and panels looks so real great card
ReplyDeleteThat is a truly clever card, Linda, executed perfectly! I loved your "note to self" and agree with you about your slips giving the door an air of authenticity!! But your rule normally should be followed ~ ask me how I know!
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What a wonderful idea! I love how you certainly made the best of a creative opportunity:)! Thanks for your sweet comment! Brenda
ReplyDeleteThis is so perfect for the challenge, Linda, very creative! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday this week!!
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