March 4, 2013

Merry Monday Featured Guest Designer & Challenge #52



I was so excited when the sweet and talented Lesley Croghan contacted me and asked me if I would like to be the Featured Designer at Merry Monday for the month of March!  Merry Monday is a weekly card challenge to make, you guessed it, Christmas cards all year long.  A fantastic idea because every single year I get caught at the last minute racing to get my cards done on top of everything else.  I am also submitting this to Simon Says Stamps Anything Goes

This week is a colour challenge. Are they not the perfect colours for a Christmas card?




Any chance I have to take out Love Lives Here is a happy day, here is my card.



I hope you will come and visit Merry Monday this week and play along.

All supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Cardstock:  Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Fine Linen
Stamps: Love Lives Here, Love Lives Here Holidays
Ink:  Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, True Black
Impression Plate: Simple Stripes

26 comments :

Michelle said...

Tracey, I agree with you....I love to use that stamp set from PTI!!! Lovely card!

Cyndie said...

I've been loving all your Merry Monday cards! This one has a wonderful fabric feel to it.

Alanna said...

What a gorgeous card. I don't have that set but it's on my wish list.

Lesley said...

Hooray Tracey, so happy to have you joining us. Your card is super sweet, love that set and the embossed lines! Your cards are always inspiring!
Hugs!
Lesley

Annette Allen said...

Congrats on being the featured designer.. that is so awesome and your card is gorgeous..

Notes by Nina said...

Very pretty card, I love that darling image. Congrats on being the featured designer.

Marlou McAlees said...

gorgeous card Tracey!!! and congrats on featured guest designer, :) x

Kim Heggins said...

Tracey this is soooooo exciting! How fun to be the featured designer for the entire month! Your card is so beautiful too, I love that set you choose too, so sweet! Congrats again!

Darnell said...

Congratulations, Tracey! It will be awesome to have you as featured designer for these challenges! Your card is so great, so "homey," which is the essence of the holiday!! LOVE it.

LeAnne said...

Squeeeeeeel! So excited to have you on board for the month of March. And look how you have knocked the first one out of the park! Perfect CAS---love it all! Who wouldn't love to get this card for Christmas!!!

Jean Martin said...

Tracey this is so beautiful! I have yet to buy the Love Lives Here Holidays set. Can you believe it?! And Melissa is one of my fave PTI ladies to boot! You did a fantastic job with this color combo! I'm starting to try my hand at a little less layers because of inspiring cards like these! :)

And thank you for your kind words on my blog. I just love hearing from you. :)

Renee said...

Simply gorgeous!!
I love the colors...
so rustic country...
and this image is perfect for them! :)

Kara said...

sweet card Tracey!

carol (krillsister) said...

Awesome card. Very CAS. Congratulations on being guest designer. Hopefully I will find some time to play along.

Marybeth said...

Congratulations Tracey! How nice is that! Love your sweet card and I too love that little set. You are going to be all set with Christmas cards this year, and you will love it!

Bonnie said...

I was so excited to see your name on the list as Featured Designer! Your card is perfect! Love that pine bough, the embossed stripes, the house and sentiment! Wonderful as always!

Joyce said...

Wow--congratulations on being the featured designer. Your card is so beautiful, it's not surprising they would want your talent. Can you say "Merry Monday for the Month of March" 3 times fast?

Janet's Joy said...

Congrats Tracey you deserve this honour!! Love your adorable card.

Lisa Elton said...

Congrats on your guest spot Tracey!
This is a darling card, cute pine spray and you just can't beat that PTI house!

Brandi said...

This is stunning! I love the rustic, country feel of the card!

Wendy said...

Simply gorgeous card, Tracey! Love how you embossed the background! Congrats on being our Featured Designer this month! Looking forward to working with you!
Have a wonderful week! :)

~amy~ said...

Congrats!!!!!! Your card is wonderful...the dry embossing is perfect.

Sharron said...

Congrats, Tracey! Those colors are wonderful for your adorable Christmas card. Love the embossed stripes!

debby4000 said...

Love your beautiful, CAS Christmas card.

Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge.

luv
Debby

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh my goodness this is gorgeous! This clean and simple Christmas card has so much WOW factor! Your images and sentiment are just perfect! I'm so glad you are playing along with us this month!

Susan Joyce said...

Welcome to Merry Monday as our featured Designer this month Tracey. Love your CAS design, you rocked the challenge.