Friday, June 7, 2013

Peace, Love & Joy

   It's been a couple of weeks since I participated in one of the Christmas card challenges. But when I saw this sketch



for this week's Merry Monday challenge, I thought I would be able to make a card quickly. My goal was to do it in ten minutes after I had selected my stamps and colors.  Well, forty-five minutes later,this is what I ended up with.



Here's an up close shot of the ribbon, bling and holly.


  I really love this sketch and the way the card turned out. Thanks for stopping by to take a peek.

13 comments:

StephH said...

Carol, this is simply stunning! I love your choice of colors and cardstock, very classic and elegant. I may put this one in my inspiration file :)

Joyce said...

This is really pretty. In my book, 45 minutes is still pretty quick.

craftmates said...

Fabulous card! Love the bling, ribbon and holly cluster.- Irma

Susan Joyce said...

Stunning!, Love every little detail. Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

Sherry Eckblad said...

Your card is absolutely fabulous! Love the colors, the holly, the beads. Everything! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday.

Bonnie said...

I'm glad to know that someone else takes 45 minutes to do a 10 minute card, Carol! But you know what? This looks like it took much longer! I love this shade of green with the red, the sweet triple bow with the punched holly and the stamped holly is perfect! So glad you could share with us again at Merry Monday!

LeAnne said...

Just so lovely! Pretty traditional colors but with a nice twist! And nice & quick to boot! Thanks for playing with the Merry Monday sketch this week!

Marcia Hill said...

I LOVE this card and I wouldn't feel bad about it taking 45 minutes...masterpieces take a while! I really like the colors, the beads, the bow...just love all of it! :0)

Lesley said...

This is stunning! Wow, love the colours and the beautiful stamping you did. That sentiment goes well with the holly too. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!

Leigh Penner said...

Beautiful! I love the extra little details you added, like the impressed background!

Marie Bingaman said...

Oooo, I like it too! Congrats on being a Top Pick at Merry Monday! :)

Darnell said...

This is stunning, Carol! It looks like a card that would have taken way longer than 45 minutes. Wow, this one is a keeper for my faves!!

Cindy Major said...

This is beautiful! Great use of white space and I love the delicate holly ornament! The result is awesome!