Thursday, January 15, 2015

Cure for the Monday Blues #39

Another fabulous inspiration photo, this time from Cure for the Monday Blues #39:

 
I was drawn directly to the colors, I am such a lover of grey! I enjoyed my first attempt at making chalk-board-like cardstock, and a darling die-cut word from the one-and-only-darling, generous friend: Jacquie Southas!  I admired this card she submitted, and she immediately cut many of them [in three different colors!] and popped them into a sweet Christmas card. Here is what I made with two die cuts, stacked:
 
 
JOY indeed! Here is what I'd like you to know about this card... remember I didn't wrap any gifts this year?  I did use some to cover this card!!!  Yep... it's wrapping paper! I'm absolutely gaga for hounds-tooth - this paper went into my cart so fast the lady next to me nearly got light-sabre-d! Gild a tiny little heart, add some Reverse Confetti hearts, PTI ampersand, and W&W you + me stamps...voila!  My Joy of Jacquie card!!
 
Jacquie, I cannot thank you enough for being so generous, and so incredibly creative! You are definitely among those I consider my family of friends - I truly wouldn't dare do any of this without you...XOXO =]
 
 
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11 comments:

  1. Anita in FranceJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Love how you've 'dressed' the joy die cut, Michele ... the gold and black detailing is just fabulous ... and wonderful against the houndstooth! Anita :)

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  2. Chriss BlagraveJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I love that you found and used houndstooth wrap for your card panel. That Joy needs to get into my cart! Beautiful gold touches!

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  3. BrendaJanuary 16, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Wow, that houndstooth is wrapping paper?!!! Where on earth did you get it and did you buy all they had?! lol I love it!! I love how you took all the beautiful colors from the inspirational photo and put them into your beautiful card. I am totally in love with this one! Oh alright, I am totally in love with all your cards. Hugs, Brenda

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  4. Kim HegginsJanuary 16, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    OH my...you crack me up, what an amazing card.

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  5. Cornelia (fun stamping)January 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    That is some cool wrapping paper and a wonderful card!

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  6. Kristie GouletJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    EEEK! Almost missed this one too!!! ACK! Glad I came back for a second look. Actually, I was putting together a blog post for tomorrow for CAS(E) this sketch! and needed to link to your blog. You inspired me for my card. ;) LOVE it!

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  7. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    You are so sweet, Michele - love that you aren't waiting until next Christmas to use the die cuts!

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  8. cmJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    .....That's me, rendered speechless with your card. Your houndstooth wrapping paper = perfect background. The blinged up "joy"...classy and elegant. Crushing alllll over this!
    Hugs~c

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  9. Kim KJanuary 18, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    Very elegant!

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  10. TaheerahJanuary 18, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Oh my, *love* that graphic houndstooth wrapping paper, and that wonderful nestling of sentiments! Thanks so much for playing to find a Cure For The Monday Blues!

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  11. JoyceJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Oh, that houndstooth does make a dramatic backdrop for your card. And the gold and die cuts look fantastic.

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