It's Monday and that means we have a new challenge for you this week at Merry Monday! I hope you'll play along with us this week. Here's the inspiration photo and details for this week's challenge:
I created a clean and simple card featuring holly from the retired Peaceful Season set from Stampin' Up! The holly image was stamped a few times in metallic gold on white card stock and gold adhesive rhinestones were added over the berries. The sentiment was stamped in metallic gold, then heat embossed. A strip of gold glitter paper was added at the bottom of the paper for visual balance, then the whole panel was added to a Sahara Sand card base with dimensionals. I love the gold and white against the Sahara Sand! Please let me know if you like it too by leaving a comment below!
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Peaceful Season
Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand card stock; gold glitter card stock (Recollections)
Ink: Encore Gold Metallic
Tools: Heat gun, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 3/16" Corner Punch
Extras: Gold adhesive rhinestones (my embellishment stash), clear embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
What a beautiful card! I can't wait to make one.
Posted by: Connie | 02/17/2014 at 08:09 AM
Stunning. And it wouldn't be too hard to mass produce. Thanks for all your inspiration!
Posted by: Tina Batori | 02/17/2014 at 01:08 PM
Beautiful card Margaret, the white and gold are so elegant.
Posted by: Nina | 02/17/2014 at 01:28 PM
The gold, kraft, and white looks so elegant. This is a very pretty card, Margaret!
Posted by: Katie Melhus | 02/17/2014 at 01:35 PM
Absolutely love the gold, sahara sand and white together! So pretty!
Posted by: Kristie | 02/17/2014 at 02:33 PM
I'm fond of your creative work and this card is no exception.
Posted by: debra | 02/17/2014 at 04:09 PM
I love how you and Wendy used the same set and have 2 very different looks! I'm going to have to pull this set out and blow off the dust! I love the elegance of the gold and white! Gorgeous! Have a great week, Margaret!
Posted by: Bonnie | 02/17/2014 at 06:55 PM
Love this, Margaret! This set looks beautiful embossed and I love the added rhinestones! So pretty! :)
Posted by: Wendy Aungst | 02/17/2014 at 07:23 PM
Beautiful and elegant card, Margaret! This set is such a gorgeous set and you've used it so well here.
Posted by: KarrenJ | 02/18/2014 at 12:06 AM
Oh this is so gorgeous!! Love the elegant look!!!
Posted by: Shelia | 02/18/2014 at 07:12 AM
Gorgeous card Margaret! Gold is so big this year and I love what you did with all your gold elements!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | 02/18/2014 at 05:15 PM
Wow Margaret, your card is completely stunning. I love the colours you have used. The centre panel is to die for...... it looks fabulous on the colour you have chosen for the background.
Posted by: Karen D | 02/18/2014 at 05:34 PM
What a stunning card and I love the monochromatic palette! Easy to recreate and so pretty!
Posted by: Lesley | 02/19/2014 at 02:27 AM
Serene and elegant, Margaret, updated with that bottom border of pure gold! A classic that will never go out of style. I love it!! Hugs, Darnell
Posted by: Darnell | 02/19/2014 at 01:22 PM
Very sophisticated and elegant Margaret, beautiful card.
Posted by: Susan Joyce | 02/23/2014 at 04:48 AM