Monday, October 8, 2012

Merry Monday #36 {Christmas Blessings}



Welcome to another week at Merry Monday!  The idea behind this challenge is to get a head start on your Christmas cards!  Each week, I choose one Merry Monday Winner who will then be a Guest Designer for a future challenge!  So get out your Christmas supplies and let's get to work!    

Lesley Croghan


This week I made a set of cards with a retired Stampin' Up set called "A Wish for Peace". I used Midnight Muse for the very first time!!! This card has a few layers but the look is clean and simple. I think going Monochromatic with the card made it easier to construct. I did used the new More Merry Messages set (LOVE IT!) and thought the sentiment worked well with the church image and the dove. My card base is white, which makes it easier because you do not need to add white paper to the inside.

The design team has come up with some gorgeous samples to get you in the spirit, so put on some holiday music and get crafting! Happy stamping!

15 comments:

  1. I've been admiring these, Lesley! I love the Midnight Muse and white and the peaceful scene! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. Lesley your cards are gorgeous! I love the dove setting up on the side. These give such a peaceful feeling! I hope to get time to play along this week!

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  3. Such pretty cards, Lesley! I too have been admiring these on the blog and love the crisp, monochromatic look of them! That stamp set is perfect! :)

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  4. WOW Lesley, I ADORE your set of cards! I think now that I must get some Midnight Muse colors into my collection! These are just stunning!

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  5. Your card is so clean and crisp. I am inspired!! I've also found a new blog to follow! *.*

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  6. Lesley, I LOVE the monochromatic card it works so well with this gorgeous set. Beautiful.
    Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  7. Love the crisp, fresh simplicity of these cards, Lesley. Midnight Muse is a great blue!

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  8. Such a gorgeous card-I always think large images have to multi-colored, but this is beautiful! Wish I had that stamp set!

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  9. Beautiful card Lesley, this colour combination is wonderful and looks perfect with peaceful scene.

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  10. What a beautiful card Leslie. It is so elegant and serene at the same time. Love the dove sitting off to the side like that.

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  11. love this gorgeous and versatile sketch, and of course, as always, the DT cards are totally drool-worthy! ♥

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  12. always LOVE the DT inspiration!!!
    and another "must keep" sketch girl :)

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  13. Great sketch. Beautiful & very serene cards Lesley. As always, great inspiration from the design team.

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  14. These are absolutely stunning Lesley. I LOVE this stamp set - I may have to track one down! Love the standout colour combo of Midnight Muse and Whisper White - just gorgeous!

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Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate the time you took to leave me a little stamping love!!
Lesley :)