Merry Monday Challenge #1
I decided to add a new little challenge to my blog, I was so behind on my Christmas cards this year that I knew I needed to devote a day in the week where I could make at least one Christmas card. So I decided to make a challenge out of it for myself and to welcome anyone who would like to join me. The challenge is called "Merry Monday" and it will be a fun challenge for you to create one Christmas card for your stash each week. This week I am challenging you with a sketch! Above is a simple sketch for you, just use it and create a Christmas card for your stash. Be sure to link up your card below, so I can come and see it and comment on it!
At the end of the week, I will highlight some of the cards that were entered. Of course, in the Christmas Spirit, it would be wonderful if we could all comment on each other's cards.
Here is my card, featuring the Beautiful Season set from Stampin' Up. The image is coloured with Copics. The background is Real Red Cardstock, embossed with a large polka dot embossing folder made by Cuttlebug. I hope you will join me and get your Christmas cards done ahead of time for next year!
Smiles,
Lesley
Awww! Lesley I'm glad you started this feature on your blog. As an added bonus we get one of your fabulous sketches to work with, too. You know I love your sketches! Woot woot! merry Monday to you, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Lesley and I love the sketch you came up with! I just recently got this image and so love it. I know I'll probably be CASEing this beautiful card of yours.
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Lesley - this is a great idea and I'll definitely play along. You really are Wonder Woman! Fabulous sketch as always so I look forward to linking back later this week. :)
ReplyDeleteOh fun! I might have to go back to my room and try this tonight! I already promised myself that I'd make a few Christmas cards every month so this will be awesome! Thanks, Lesley the Overachiever! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Lesley. I always seem to be scrambling for Christmas cards, so this is a good way to get motivated!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea :) I told my husband that I wanted to try to do a Christmas card a week and he said I was crazy. I will happily play along, I love your sketches. Beautiful card, the image is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhen most people are so done with the Christmas card thing, you post this. A sign of a true card lover! What a GREAT idea and hope to get a chance to play along this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch, Lesley...I just had to play :) Thanks for a new challenge to play - I'll look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteMerry Monday! What a great idea! Your card is lovely and you are definitely one Christmas card ahead of me LC!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Lesley!!! And oh man, can I ever relate!!!! I was soooo behind on my cards this year, and it takes so much longer to arrive from Italy! I'm in! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I would love to play along. Now if I can stay disciplined enough.
ReplyDeleteand.... I really thought I was done with Christmas cards, but couldn't resist joining you! Off to make a card. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your use of Beautiful Season and fabulous coloring, too!
Happy New Year, my friend.
Hugs
Jaydee
Lesley, What a great idea to be starting the Christmas cards! Always love your sketches so I will try to keep up with these! Your card is so pretty. Love the big polka dots!
ReplyDeleteI would like to join you for the Christmas card challenges. Do I need to sign up somewhere? Anne Marie Hile gave me your blog address. What if we dont have all the tools? for example I dont have a scalloped oval? Please email me at kaityblue at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Lesley! You are the master of sketches!
ReplyDeleteHi Lesley, I love your sketch and this idea is a good one. I made a regular card from your sketch and posted it on my blog, but I did link your blog to my blog and displayed your sketch their so others could join in. Your card is really beautiful BTW. I just may have to make a Christmas card from it. I think you have a really good concept here lolol.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Idea! I just love the sketch this week. I am going to try and play along, I did not have enough Christmas Cards this year either.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Lesley!!
Hugs
Shirley
Just last night I was thinking to myself that I need to work on Christmas cards throughout the year and post them on my blog. Must be a sign from above that I found your challenge today.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I got mine in on time!!!! I'm on a roll now, lol! I also told my awesome friend Emily about this challenge and she's done a fantastic card too! So much fun AND you're doing us all a fabulous service by motivating us "procrastinators"!!! Hugs!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! genius!
ReplyDeleteI just posted my first blog post photo ever for any thing. I should be number 17 but all I see is a funny looking face. I had my photo linked to SCS. should I not link from there?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea!! I hope to play along every week! Thanks Lesley. And I got a card completed in time for this week!!
ReplyDeleteI dont understand why my card is not showing up. anyone know what I done wrong?
ReplyDeleteThanks you Lesley for starting Merry Monday Challenge. Absolutely fabulous idea to get one going again with Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteI read your blog faithfully but my head must have been somewhere else last Monday because I missed this whole challenge. What a fabulous idea! I'll be back this Monday because I was definitely not thrilled with how many Xmas cards I had to make at the last minute! (Not to mention that your sketches are always fabulous!)
ReplyDeletehi there, I've just become your 300th blog follower & discovered your blog tonight! ;)
ReplyDeleteI guess I've missed entering the #1 challenge however, I've got a card for #1 sketch that I'll be posting soon & can't wait to get started on the #2 challenge.... thanks R ;)
hi there, here's my card for MM1, although I've missed the link deadline, I thought I'd share the card anyway... enjoy... & thanks for posting such a nice challenge!! R ;)
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I will pay along too and by the way it will be for Christmas this year!
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