September 19, 2014

MM #126 and Freshly Made Sketches #154

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Happy Friday!

I have a card to share today for this week's Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge using the current Freshly Made Sketches sketch.  The challenge this week is to make the sentiment the star of the card. Easy to do with the new Tis The Season stamps from Waltzingmouse! The most gorgeous font for Christmas Sentiments. The patterned paper is Merry & Bright from Carta Bella.


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I am off to the University Fair in downtown Toronto this morning with Brooklyn. This kicks off what is going to be a flurry of activity over the next couple of months getting her applications in.  She has narrowed it down to five schools--LOL! Hopefully today will help her zone in to her top three. After that I am heading up north for a girls weekend with some friends. What are your plans for the weekend?

35 comments :

Vicky Hayes said...

Your cards are always so beautifully thought out Tracey with all the elements perfectly positioned! Hope you had a good weekend - my daughter has just left home for uni. Vicky x

sandie said...

the sentiment sure is the star here and the touch of DSP. Hope today helps!

~amy~ said...

How fun, I do love that scripty sentiment!
I'm in the same boat with you with my boy and college!
Girls weekend sounds amazing!

Stampingcountry said...

What a beautiful crisp, clean card!

I Card Everyone said...

Girls weekend? Oh that sounds just perfect!! Darling card... gorgeous design and dp choices!
=] Michele

Annette Allen said...

oh wow Love the big sentiment.. such a pretty card..

Lynn said...

Love hearing about Brooklyn's experience. That will be me next year! Your card is gorgeous. Love the tiny pops of color and the gorgeous sentiment font.

Lori Turner said...

Tracey, this is gorgeous! That sentiment is awesome :) Love your CAS design - thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week xoxoxo

Amy O said...

Love this! All of that clean white space is fabulous, and I absolutely adore the font on that sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is wonderful, Tracey! I love that sentiment -- it's gorgeous!

Lisa Elton said...

CUTE card Tracey, that is a great sentiment stamp. Sounds like a busy weekend, have fun!!!

Maria said...

Very lovely card with the gorgeous sentiment!

Michelle said...

Love the peek-a-boo prints, Tracey! Sounds like a fun weekend...nothing but soccer here!

Deepti said...

Love those patterned paper strips on the lovely CAS design!

Kara said...

beautiful font!

Jen Mitchell said...

Boy does that sentiment take center stage! It's gorgeous with the little peeks of patterned paper behind. So glad you played along with us at Merry Monday and Freshly Made Sketches!

Jinny Newlin said...

So deliciously simple, Tracey! Gosh, I adore that font!

Anita in France said...

Beautiful showcase of that gorgeous sentiment, Tracey ... it's so perfectly paired with the understated DP! Have a fun weekend! Anita :)

Bobby said...

I love that fancy sentiment with the patterned paper behind. So simple yet so stunning. Have a great weekend!

Marybeth said...

It's beautiful! I love this set ! I made my card too early ,or I would have used mine for that challenge.

Bonnie said...

What a beautiful sentiment, Tracy! Love how you've set it off so perfectly with the flags! Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday! Have fun!

Kim Heggins said...

So beautiful. I just love that sentiment and your patterned paper, so fun and festive.

Alanna said...

Gorgeous sentiment and card.

Karren said...

Gorgeous card! That is a beautiful sentiment and I like how you've angled the pattered paper. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday and Freshly Made Sketches.

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love just the pop of patterned paper.

Marcia Hill said...

LOVE the font in that sentiment and you were so right in keeping the rest of the card simple to showcase it...well done! :0)

Nora Noll said...

How lovely!! I LOVE that stamp you used. Such a great font!! Great take on the sketch!!

Sharron said...

That sentiment stamp is so gorgeous! Love how you can use it for the centerpiece on your card. Hope you enjoyed your weekend activities with Brooklyn.

Barb Ghig said...

You chose the perfect sentiment for your card, Tracey...WOW! Talk about being the star of the show! Also, you did an amazing job combining challenges...Love this stunning card!

I'm so sorry for my late post...I hope all went well with Brooklyn, and that your had a great time with your 'girlfriends'!!!

Cindy Lovell said...

WOW,Tracey..your card is stunning!!
I love the pretty papers and the big beautiful sentiment!!
Thank you for joining us at FMS!!

Jen W. said...

That really is a fabulous sentiment - I love all the swirls! And the peeks of patterned paper are perfect!

cm said...

Gorgeous, classy and elegant, Tracey! The sentiment is the star of the show, and those papers play amazing support roles! Hope the Toronto venture with Brooklyn went well (I'm partial to the University of Alberta *grin*) and that your trip with the gals was totally enjoyable. Looking forward to details!
Hugs~c

Kay Miller said...

Oh I love that large sentiment!! Such a fun and pretty Christmas card Tracey! :)

Joyce said...

Oh, yes--I am with you on the college path. Love this card and how you focused in on that gorgeous sentiment.

Jen Timko said...

Totally in love with this card! That sentiment is gorgeous and I LOVE that you used it as the focal point. Glad you shared with us this week at FMS!