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Merry Monday #294 {Let's See Some BARNS!}

Merry Monday #294 {Let’s See Some BARNS!}

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 1 Comment
This week at Merry Monday, we are incorporating barns into our Christmas cards.  I used a combination of Altenew's Winter Cottage and an old wood Memory Box stamp highlighting a grove of trees. Images were touched with Zig Clean Color markers; glistening snow was created with Wink of Stella. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #293 {Christmas Angels}

Merry Monday #293 {Christmas Angels}

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 5 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are adding Angels to our Christmas cards!  I used angels from a set I love from Amuse Artstamps, placed against a cloudy sky and a very bright North Star. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #291

Merry Monday #291

by ElizStewart // May 26, 2018 // 2 Comments
This week, at Merry Monday, we are being asked to add candy canes, cookies or sweets to our Christmas cards.  I found this fabulous patterned paper covered in candy canes and sweets; to it, I added a large candy cane and a theme-appropriate sentiment! Continue reading →
Merry Monday #288 {No Stamping!}

Merry Monday #288 {No Stamping!}

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2018 // 3 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards without stamping!  I created a layered card with a focus on a Simon Says die cut. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #287 {Colleen's Inspiration...}

Merry Monday #287 {Colleen’s Inspiration…}

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 3 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we have a photo inspirational.  The picture is very whimsical featuring decorated house in red, green and white. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #286 {Favorite Christmas Verse}

Merry Monday #286 {Favorite Christmas Verse}

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2018 // 5 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are creating Christmas cards with our favorite Christmas verses incorporated.  I love this "Yes, Virginia" verse... brings back a lot of warm memories. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #285 {Add a Ribbon!}

Merry Monday #285 {Add a Ribbon!}

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2018 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are adding a ribbon to our Christmas card creations.  I went super CAS with an old Penny Black stamp. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #284 {Red and White!}

Merry Monday #284 {Red and White!}

by ElizStewart // April 7, 2018 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are making Christmas cards in red and white. I went super CAS, using a new product from MFT. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #283 {Christmas Puppies!}

Merry Monday #283 {Christmas Puppies!}

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2018 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are adding puppies to our Christmas cards.  How fun!! I used the adorable Mama Elephant MeowyWoofmas and Copic-colored a fun scene. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #280 {Photo Inspiration}

Merry Monday #280 {Photo Inspiration}

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2018 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are working with a photo inspiration.  I focused on the silver stars, the darkness and the bits of greenery. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #279 {Poinsettias}

Merry Monday #279 {Poinsettias}

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2018 // 3 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards with a poinsettia on them.  I used my favorite set of poinsettia from Poppystamps and created a one layer card, inlaying all die cuts. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #278 {Photo Inspiration}

Merry Monday #278 {Photo Inspiration}

by ElizStewart // February 24, 2018 // 6 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are creating Christmas cards using the photo inspiration.  I built in the staircase, the Christmas tree, and the watchful pup talking to Santa. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #277 {Stencils}

Merry Monday #277 {Stencils}

by ElizStewart // February 18, 2018 // 4 Comments
This week on Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards using a stencil.  I distressed Memory Box' Tender Sprinkle Dots to represent swirling snow on my background. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #276 {Inspiration Photo!}

Merry Monday #276 {Inspiration Photo!}

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2018 // No Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are creating cards from an inspiration photo.  I focused on the candle and snowy window panes. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #275 {Pastel Colors}

Merry Monday #275 {Pastel Colors}

by ElizStewart // February 4, 2018 // 3 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are creating Christmas cards using pastel colors.  I pulled out a new set, this year, from W+9.  I love the retro look of these stamps. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #274 {Let it Snow!}

Merry Monday #274 {Let it Snow!}

by ElizStewart // January 28, 2018 // 4 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are creating cards with snow.  My snow is in the form of snowflake sequins.  I have been anxious to use a new Simply Graphic origami polar bear, and I have worked him into a snow-filled shaker. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #273 {Red and Turquoise!}

Merry Monday #273 {Red and Turquoise!}

by ElizStewart // January 21, 2018 // 1 Comment
This week at Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards in Red and Turquoise. I made a CAS design using the new snowman frame from Memory Box.   Continue reading →
Merry Monday #272 {Glasses}

Merry Monday #272 {Glasses}

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2018 // 7 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are making Christmas Cards with glasses. Interesting "word"... so many directions to go in! In the end, I decided to be literal and feature martini glasses, specifically Crème de menthe martinis! Continue reading →
Merry Monday #271 {Embossing}

Merry Monday #271 {Embossing}

by ElizStewart // January 7, 2018 // 3 Comments
We are embossing this week at Merry Monday.  I bought DOX inks for Christmas!  I have been using them all weekend. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #269 {Color Challenge}

Merry Monday #269 {Color Challenge}

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2017 // 2 Comments
The end is in sight!  This week at Merry Monday we are creating cards with inspiration colors.  I chose GREEN, LIME GREEN and RED.  Very Christmas-y! Continue reading →
Merry Monday #268 {Santa Hat}

Merry Monday #268 {Santa Hat}

by ElizStewart // December 9, 2017 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards with Santa hats. The easiest way to have a Santa's hat is to have a Santa! Continue reading →
Merry Monday #267 {Color Combo}

Merry Monday #267 {Color Combo}

by ElizStewart // December 3, 2017 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are working with colors, specifically green, blue, white/silver/vellum.  I created a Christmas card using the Simon Says Ornament Wreath die. Continue reading →
Merry Monday #266 {Santa Claus}

Merry Monday #266 {Santa Claus}

by ElizStewart // November 26, 2017 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday we are creating cards with a Santa! (Christmas is so close!) Continue reading →
Merry Monday #265 {Outdoor Activities!}

Merry Monday #265 {Outdoor Activities!}

by ElizStewart // November 19, 2017 // 2 Comments
This week at Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards depicting outdoor activities.  I went CAS to depict a delightful sledder.  The sledder was die cut from pink Mirracard and set against a black and white background. Continue reading →

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