Noel...CR84FN42 2nd week 52

Mona Pendleton | Saturday, November 12, 2011 @ 9:55 PM | , , , , ,

Hi there! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! This time of the year ALWAYS seems to fly by faster than the norm, doesn't it? We'll be ringing in 2012 before you know it! sigh... I have a card to share that I made for the second week of the CR84FN42 Color Challenge.
Thanks to CR84FN DT member, Andrea Mathews, (click HERE), for the inspiration to create my own die cut Poinsettia:
I sprinkled a dusting of glitter on top to make it look like it was kissed by snowflakes:
For sketch inspiration, I played along with the current Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge:
Thanks so much for visiting! For COMPLETE details, please visit the CR84FN site and for some fab inspiration, please be sure to visit the CR84FN designers and our current guest designer: Mackie Robertson (Guest Designer),  Suzanne CzosekLisa SomervilleStephanie KraftSue LelliDeborah FringsAndrea Mathews
Supplies Used:
Dies & Machine: Spellbinders Poinsettia, Grand Calibur, PTI tiny tag
Other: Sizzix embossing folder
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 Comments

52 Sweet Comments So Far:

Lori said...

Stunning and so creative, Mona! Love all the beautiful embossing and the gorgeous glittered die cut Poinsettia! Amazing how you can make these fab colors work so well for Christmas! That's talent!

Pauline said...

This is stunning Mona! Love the glittery sparkle and the pretty papers! Gorgeous!

Trudy said...

Beautiful, Mona! That poinsettia is gorgeous! TFS!

Victoria M said...

Gorgeous design with that beautiful die cut bloom! Love the colours once again! Very unique! TFS!

Helen Berry said...

Soft and totally beautiful Christmas card Mona - i love the pink poinsettia and the chunky glitter - that embossed background looks amazing and love the embossed border with the lace underneath! So elegant!

Fiona said...

Such beautifully embossed card and I love your poinsettia and sentiment tag! The glitter is a nice addition! Beautiful winter colors! Thanks for sharing!

Carol D said...

Fab card Mona and Love the colour combo, great embossing too and love all the sparkle.

Hugs Carol x

Ros said...

So very pretty ...

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Oh wow! That poinsettia is so beautiful! I love the chunky glitter! How did you do that?
Mackie

farmhouse-story said...

just plain charming, mona! i love it all--the embossing folder is awesome, your glittery flower is awesome-beautiful work:)

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous! Love the layers and embossing and all the fabulous details!

Dawnll said...

That poinsettia is beautiful! My favorite color and love the dusting of glitter.

Heather Rogers said...

The embossed CS and pretty Poinsettia look beautiful together. :)
Hugs~

GabrielleH said...

Amazingly beautiful card! Love that poinsettia and the embossed bg! Fabulous colors! TFS!

Carlie said...

I just love this color palate, Mona! Gorgeous card with all the embossing and the beautiful flower! Hope you have a great week!

Kat Hill said...

Amazing looking card! Love that pretty pink poinsettia with the coarse glitter! And the embossed background paper is so perfect!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Mona, I feel like I always say the same things when I visit your blog! Your creations truly are ALWAYS gorgeous! Love the glitter dusting on this flower/snowflake.

Isabel Jett said...

Gorgeous poinsettia! Love the pretty colors and chunky glitter! Very creative and inspiring card! Thanks!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh gosh Mona this is pure delight! Love your glittery polka dot poinsettia and that gorgeous embossed background!

Deborah Frings said...

What a gorgeous poinsettia - love the polka dot look and the fab glitter. A really lovely Christmas card!

Ashley said...

Stunning design, Mona! Really love your poinsettia!!!

Cynthia Perkins said...

Love the beautiful embossing and your gorgeous poinsettia! The glitter is perfect; looks like snow! TFS!

Shirley said...

Wow, Mona, that flower is outstanding, along with the embossed areas and that lace!!! Very very beautiful!

Yesnir said...

Gorgeous card and sweet mix of colors and textures!!! TFS!

Donna H said...

Stunning and so elegant with these beautiful colors!!! Mona, I love how you made that beautiful poinsettia and the added glitter! So gorgeous! Very inspiring! TFS!

Diane Jaquay said...

GORGEOUS flower, GORGEOUS card!!!!

sandi said...

Oh how beautiful! Love the embossed backround and frosted flower!

Jennipher said...

Oh WOW Mona! Double WOW actually! That pink poinsettia you made is gorgeous. Rockin' card! Love that color scheme as well.

Unknown said...

WOW!!!! I just love this Poinsettia.. It is so beautiful. What a gorgeous card!!

Hugs, Linda

Sue Lelli said...

Mona, that poinsettia is gorgeous by itself but the glitter just makes it come to life! LOVE all of the embossing and that tiny tag! Truly STUNNING card!

Carol Reisner said...

Incredible card! Mona, I love your handmade poinsettia and the beautiful embossed background! Thanks!

Julie said...

Gorgeous, Mona!!!! I love your poinsettia and sentiment tag! Love the glitter so much! I love how your turned these colors into the perfect winter card! Have a great week!

Angi Barrs said...

Wow...that's the prettiest Poinsettia that I've ever seen! Love the fabulous glitter too. :)

Dawn said...

So beautiful, Mona!!! Gorgeous poinsettia!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Mona! Love the pink polka dot poinsettia coated with glitter!

Laura said...

Awesome looking card, Mona! Love the pretty background and love the flower! TFS!

Lora DeJardins said...

Mona, this is so beautiful! I love that elegant embossed bg and your beautiful poinsettia! Love the pretty glitter to!

1CardCreator said...

These are beautiful colors and they work perfectly on this card!

yvonneschneider1 said...

Stunning card, Mona! So creative with that beautiful poinsettia!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Kelly Meinertz said...

Beautiful work!!! I really love the pretty glitter on your die cut flower! Beautiful DP and love the embossing!!!

Davi said...

A beautiful beautiful card Mona! I love the poinsettia with the pretty kisses of snow and the embossing. Really so feminine and lovely :)

Shannon White said...

OMGosh Mona! This is just Gorgeous!! 8-) Love your Pretty layered Poinsettia! Your embossed BG is Fabulous too! I actually have this EF and have not tried it out yet, ( shame on me...lol) So Thanks so much for the Wonderful inspiration! And Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Mirna said...

Fabulous card, Mona! Love the background embossing and all the gorgeous glitter on your beautiful poinsettia! Really very inspiring! Thanks!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous card Mona! The flower is just amazing! Great textures... and the colors work so well. The sponging, the tag, the ribbon... oh so lovely! Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week. :o)

Kelly said...

Really love that beautiful poinsettia! Such a gorgeous card, Mona, and that embossed background is amazing! TFS!

igła i nitka said...

What a beautiful frozen flower! Whole card looks so sweet:)

Shelby Goolsby said...

This is absolutely beautiful!! The sparkle on the flower is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at The Sweet Stop.

Marie said...

The chunky glitter looks wonderful on the poinsettia, Mona. Very sophisticated, feminine card.

Rosemary said...

your card is absolutely stunning! love the glitter on your poinsettia...

Aleksandra said...

Realy lovely card! I love the sprinkles on the fower and the idea with the leaves is fabuous! I feel this is totally untraditional card for Christmas and I love it!

Have a great day!
Aleksandra

Andrea M said...

WOW! Mona, your "sugared" poinsettia is just BREATH TAKING!!! Seriously amazing!!! Another thing I love about this card is the embossing - love the text in the background. I really think it makes your gorgeous poinsettia really stand out! Thank you so much for the shout out GF!!! I really appreciate it!

christinef said...

Très beau blog !


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