Welcome...MFT November Creative Challenge 62

Mona Pendleton | Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 10:00 PM | , , , , , , , , , ,

Hi there! Hope you are all off to a great start of the Holiday Season! I'm here to share a project for the MFT Design Team December Creative Challenge. 
In case you are not familiar, the MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. This month, we were challenged to create Holiday Home Decor using our MFT Stamps and Die-namics. Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have a project to share with you today.

I created a mixed media holiday wall hanging using a variety of Die-namics along with several MFT stamp sets. After creating the textured brick wall, I randomly stamped the larger dots from LJD Darling Dots on the wall for a little added texture and depth. I think it also adds character ;) LOL
I added a trio of multi-layered Poinsettias that were made using Die-namics Poinsettia  which I sprayed using heidi swapp Sweet Cherry Color shine. I finished them off with a dusting of glitter and a rhinestone brad. 
Tucked behind the Poinsettias are beautiful die cut flourishes that were made using Die-namics Medium Fancy Flourish and Die-namics Large Leafy Flourish.
I made a couple of Christmas tree topiaries using Die-namics Jumbo Banner Day STAX. Once the trees were die cut, spritzed and assembled, I randomly stamped using LJD Darling Dots. The pots were made using Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome and each topped off with a star made using Die-namics Star STAX.
Once the wooden door was completed with all the texture and color, I adhered a die cut wreath that was made using Die-namics Winter Wreath and fashioned a stamped sentiment on it. The 'Tis the Season sentiment is from Inspired by Christmas and was stamped on a die cut strip that was made using Die-namics Sentiment Strips
In case you are interested in a nearly step by step more detailed tutorial, please take a peek at the tutorial I put together shown below:

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my mixed media holiday wall hanging as much as I enjoyed creating it! Remember to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have put their MFT stamps and/or Die-namics dies to work to create a Holiday Home Decor project for you today!
Be Sweet :)

Pink Paislee / heidi swapp products used: heidi swapp Color shine: Tinsel, Sweet Cherry, Tropicana Teal, Chartreuse, Gold Lame
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62 Sweet Comments So Far:

Sue Lelli said...

Mona, I have NEVER seen anything so creative and STUNNING in my entire life! This wall hanging is AMAZING! All of the details look so real - that brick wall is fantastic and your door and topiarys and wreath and poinsettias are just FABULOUS!

Pamela_U said...

OMG, Mona, ever more amazing than before!!!! Wow, I love this gorgeous Christmas project! So many outrageous details! I LOVE the beautiful "brick" bg and the gorgeous door, decorated so beautifully!! That wreath is breathtaking! I will have to go through your wonderful tutorial more closely when I get a chance! Amazing, Mona!!!

Pammy said...

I'm falling off my chair right now, Mona!!!! This is your most creative project ever! Absolutely incredible! How do you come up with such amazing projects! I love that gorgeous decorated door with the pretty Christmas trees on the side and the amazing bg texture! Such eye candy! WOW!

Sam Marsdon said...

Amazing work, Mona! What an amazing way to show off these MFT products! The perfect home decor piece for the holidays! Incredible!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Squeeeellllll, I love this! Don't like it, LOVE IT! The texture of the brick wall and on the door and on the flowers, oh my, it's amazing. You are my idol. Love how you make these things.

Stacey Pembroke said...

Phenomenal project! Love the texture and distressing! Gorgeous flowers and I love the Christmas trees! So beautiful!

Pauline said...

Wow Mona!! What an AMAZING wall hanging!! I love the texture with those bricks! I love the festive door, and the fun trees, and those beautiful poinsettias, simply wonderful!

Tumbleweed said...

Absolutely stunning! Love the gorgeous brick background! Those flowers are amazing and I love that beautiful door! So creative, Mona! I love it!

Fiona said...

Gorgeous poinsettias; love the dew! And your brick background is magnificent!

Mary J said...

Stunning work, Mona!

Gabby said...

Wow! 'Nough said. :)

Ros Crawford said...

I'm speechless!! This is so realistic ... the wall is stunning and the door is terrific!! Not to mention the flowers and trees ... You are so inspiring ... one day I will get all this stuff and try it ... Thanks so much for sharing your talent ...

ANUPAMA CHOUDARY said...

This is way beyond beautiful, Mona!

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

What an amazing wall hanging. The bricks are amazing and the poinsettias so gorgeous!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Christine L said...

Absolutely STUNNING Mona... so perfect for Christmas! I particularly love those fantastic poinsettias... with their glitter and bling!

Hugs
Christine x

Mirna said...

So incredible, Mona! Love this beautiful wall hanging! Those poinsettias are gorgeous and I love the brick texture! Awesome tutorial too! Looks amazing! Thanks so much!

Kim said...

Wow. This is so beautiful, Mona!!

Leslie said...

OMGosh this is outstanding - a true work of art!!! LOVE the brick wall and all the details you put into this. What a treasure!!

Casandra Bennett said...

After watching Sofia The First about a bazillion times this past weekend, the one word that instantly popped into my head (Thanks, Disney Channel) was "A-Maz-ing". :) Love the color of the door and that mini lock. So many beautiful details.

wendy said...

WOW..stunning ...terrific JOB!

Isabel Jett said...

Wow, this is so phenomenal! Love that brick bg and the gorgeous flowers and flourishes! And thanks for showing your steps in that wonderful tutorial!

sandi said...

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just gorgeous! Love everything about it! Fabulous!

Sherrie said...

Very pretty little scene Mona....love the wreath on the door and the poinsettias are awesome!

Cynthia Perkins said...

Wow, this wall hanging is so beautiful, Mona! So incredibly creative! Tons if detail everywhere! Love that door! TFS

Jacquie Southas said...

Just gorgeous!!! Love the texture & layers - the details make the difference in this truly delightful piece of art!

Natalie said...

Gorgeous home decor project! Love seeing your steps! Thanks for sharing your techniques!

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Mona! The brick wall background is stunning as is everything from the lovely poinsettias and all the details on the sweet wooden door!

Karen Motz said...

Wow Mona!! I'm speechless!!! This wall hanging is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love all the elements and layers you added to give it the perfect feel!!!

Norma said...

So gorgeous and so detailed! Wow, this is brilliant! Love your brick background!! So beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial too!!

Courtney said...

Wow, wow, I'm speechless! This is do creative and so beautiful! That brick bg is so real looking and so gorgeous!!! I also love the beautiful poinsettias and the details on that beautiful door! Truly inspirational! TFS!

Drycha said...

oh, that poinsettia with holograms looks incredible!!!

Megan said...

Ummm, whoa! I love the brick wall and the glitter on those poinsettias is fab! I'll be on the look out for some of that!

Melody said...

LOVE this!!

Barbara Dowson said...

Incredible! Love the background!

Lisa Elton said...

Your poinsettia along the top are STUNNING Mona and the brick is perfection!

Sue Hester said...

Awesome wall hanging Mona! I LOVE the MFT dies you used and your door is magnificent!! Also, I can't believe how real your brick background looks! TFS!

Michele Boyer said...

Mona, I am amazed every single time I visit your blog. This is incredible! I can't believe you MADE that brick wall! I don't even know what to say. lol. This is absolutely stunning. S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G.

Annheidel said...

This is incredible!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Wow! What a CREATIVE project Mona. So many fabulous details and textures... the bricks, the door... the poinsettias are gorgeous!

scrappingnana said...

Wow, this is stunning and very creative. Love all the textures and details. Beautiful poinsettias.

BethieJ said...

Mona this is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE every single detail!!!!
Hope your having a GREAT week!!

stampingbowd said...

Oh my!!!!!!!!! What a gorgeous wall hanging! The door is amazing!!! I love the little lock charm on the door! You got me with the trees! I was thinking, "I didn't know MFT had a Christmas tree"! How clever to turn those banners and layer them! I think they need to go on my wishlist!

Debbie Carriere said...

Mona,I am always amazed at your art!!! GORGEOUS!!! This is really beautiful!!! You are an inspiration!

Truly Lori said...

Wow, this is my first visit to your blog. Your work is amazing! I'm so glad I stopped by!

Lucy said...

OMG, this is incredible! Lovely bg with those pretty bricks! That door is decorated so beautifully! I am so blown away! TFS!

Inge Groot said...

WOW, stunning door hanging, love how realistic those bricks look....Awesome!

Helen Berry said...

OMG!!!!! Mona!!!! WOWEE I have never seen anyone create something so fantastic from scratch like this! Those bricks are amazing and the little door - that's before we even begin talking about those beautiful poinsettias and topiary trees!! So beautiful and incredibly creative - totally blew me away actually ;) x x

Lora DeJardins said...

Wow, absolutely incredible project! I love the beautiful poinsettias and all the detail on your beautiful door! That brick background is so stunning! Thanks so much for this inspiring project!

Unknown said...

Fabulous wall hanging! Love all the gorgeous detail! Thanks for that awesome tutorial too!

Unknown said...

Mona, my jaw literally dropped when I saw this. It is so pretty and your details are enchanting. The soft color palette and poinsettias are perfection for me! Hugs

Unknown said...

WOW!! Hold on a moment while I pick my jaw up off the floor. What an amazing creation. A joy to see!

Hugs~

Kerry said...

Like everyone else, I'm totally blown away by your gorgeous wall hanging, Mona! This is absolutely stunning! What else can I say but WOW!

Sheri L said...

So spectacular, Mona! Love your background and love the gorgeous poinsettias! Your tutorial is amazing too! TFS!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Whoa!!! I think this is my favorite so far! Unbelievably gorgeous! I watched your tutorial and that makes this project even more awesome! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!

Tracey said...

Seriously, WOW!! Words cannot express how incredible this is Mona!! You are awesome!!

Bärbel said...

Was für ein großartiger Hänger, Mona, und so wunderbar dekoriert, mein Kompliment!
Die Wand ist umwerfend, ich sehe und staune, sie wirkt, als hätte man alte verwitterte Steine vor sich!

Lori A said...

OMG, Mona, you leave me speechless! How do you come up with such amazing projects! This is absolutely magnificent and so creative! If you are looking for a good home for this masterpiece please send it my way! WOW!

Vickie Z said...

Drooling again, LOL!! Those flowers are fabulous, the brick and door look real!! Stunning!

Mercedes said...

Incredible project! Love that door and the gorgeous poinsettias! Wow, you put so much creativity into this one! Brilliant!

Cindy Haffner said...

STUNNING Mona!!~

Anne-Elise said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Mona! Love your fabulous poinsettias, the amazing door and the background! Stunning! Hugs

Lisa Somerville said...

Stunning card Mona - congrats on your feature on TCW Blog!


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