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Mona Pendleton | Thursday, January 14, 2016 @ 10:00 PM | Card , Melissa Frances , Mixed Media , MMMC , Prima , Ranger , Tim Holtz

Hi! Today I have some exciting crafting news to share! I have been invited to join the talented designers at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge :)

If you are not familiar, please be sure to visit The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge site for complete details on how to share your mixed media creativity with us! This month's theme is:

I created a birthday card for my sweet sister Tina for her upcoming February birthday:

I created lots of texture using a variety of mediums and tools including; an embossing folder, texture paste and gold embossing powder. The inky background was created using a combination of Prima Color Bloom Sprays:

Thanks so much for visiting ~ I hope you enjoyed my project! Please be sure to visit The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge site for loads of awesome inspiration from the DT and for complete details on how to share your mixed media creativity with us! This month we have a sponsor who is offering a fantastic prize to one lucky player!
Be Sweet ;)

28 Sweet Comments So Far:

Lynette Jacobs said...: Wow Mona...your card is so feminine and so rich in texture...love it.; Reply January 14, 2016 at 10:41 PM
Val-Belle said...: Congratulations Mona. A perfect fit for you :D I just adore this card. The layers and the colours and I love the gold... did you put gold into the embossing folder before you embossed? Just gorgeous and a fave for me. I am really into cards at the moment.; Reply January 14, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Greta said...: Pink & gold--my favorite! They're lucky to have you, Mona--a perfect DT for your amazing talent--congratulations!; Reply January 14, 2016 at 11:57 PM
mamablitger said...: Hi Mona.. Congrats to you. Being a member of that design team makes it possible for us to see your fabulous art even more often than before. They truly made a scoop to get you in the team.
This card for your sister is so lovely. I love all the texture and the way you placed the different embellishment items. Very pretty card. And so gorgeous bright colors.
Thank you for sharing. It's always a inspiration to see your art.
I wish you a great weekend.
Hugs from Monica... Spain; Reply January 15, 2016 at 1:58 AM
Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...: What a GREAT pink!!
a real BOLD and PRETTY creation!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 3:07 AM
Ros Crawford said...: Congrats on your news!! Tina is going to love this beauty.. I know I do!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 4:22 AM
sarascloset said...: This is wonderful news for you and for the Mixed Media Challenge blog! Congratulations! And what a beautiful card you've made for your first project! I love those hot pinks and golden touches! Lovely, and I'm sure your sister is going to treasure this! Hugs!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 4:30 AM
Pamellia said...: Wow, congratulations Mona! They are lucky to have you. What a beautiful mixed media piece, love how you incorporated the clock and the wings. hugs :); Reply January 15, 2016 at 5:20 AM
Donna B. said...: This card is simply gorgeous! We are so excited to have you on the team. Welcome!!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 7:07 AM
Unknown said...: STUNNINGLY LOVELY Mona. Wonderful to see more of your fab art work on this DT!! j.; Reply January 15, 2016 at 8:55 AM
SewPaperPaint said...: I love this to pieces! The gold embossing is so beautiful against the pink and I just love the pink! Beautiful and congrats on your new DT post, Mona!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Lisa said...: Congratulations on your new DT, Mona!! They are so lucky to have you!! This is stunning!! I love the colors and the amazing texture!! I love how you used the clock with the wings!! Gorgeous!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply January 15, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Paper Profusion said...: Gorgeous happy sunny colours Mona - so lovely to see as it is chilly and grey right now here. Wonderful card with stunning gilding. Congrats on your latest appointment - you are rockin' right now! Nicola x; Reply January 15, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Christine L said...: Well, it's PINK.... and it's absolutely beautiful!! You KNEW I'd love it, didn't you? LOL!

Big hugs
Christine x; Reply January 15, 2016 at 11:48 AM
scrapwordsmom said...: Your card is full of so much lovely inspiration and texture. and I LOVE that color of pink! Congrats on being a DT member. I am new to the blog this year and posted my first challenge entry. Excited to get to know everyone!!!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Kathy Bradley said...: So very gorgeous, Mona! And, I love the very pretty colors - and anything with wings always makes me happy!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Lisa Elton said...: Congratulations Mona, I'm so happy for you!! Tina's card is beautiful, she's going to adore it!!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Patty O'Malley said...: So beautiful, Mona! Your sister will love it. Congratulations on your new accomplishment!; Reply January 15, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Julia Aston said...: You are the perfect person for this Design Team Mona! what a great 'time' card - love the wings and bright colors! Julia xx; Reply January 15, 2016 at 7:40 PM
Cheryl W. said...: Oooooh, this is so pretty! I bet your sister loved it! Congrats on your new Design Team position. They're so lucky to have you on the team.; Reply January 15, 2016 at 9:48 PM
Words and Pictures said...: Huge congrats on your new DT post - and what a sparklingly fabulous debut!
Alison xx; Reply January 16, 2016 at 2:50 PM
Jill Norwood said...: This is gorgeous my dear!!!! Love the color combo!!!; Reply January 16, 2016 at 7:41 PM
Gale Evans said...: Love this elegant card! Wow, that background is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration! Congratulations on this new DT gig!; Reply January 17, 2016 at 2:22 PM
MackieMade Paper Creations said...: Mona , this is gorgeous! I just love the gold with this bright pink! Congratulations! They are SO lucky to have you on their team!; Reply January 17, 2016 at 6:56 PM
Sue Lelli said...: Congrats! Love the colors, love the wings, love the texture! BEAUTIFUL!; Reply January 18, 2016 at 2:15 AM
Samra said...: Gorgeous card Mona!!! Such a pretty design and marvelous texture!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra; Reply January 18, 2016 at 8:53 PM
Grá O'Neill said...: Gorgeous card, so rich :); Reply January 20, 2016 at 10:51 AM
samantha wade said...: Congratulations. Love this project, so pretty and the background is a fab colour, love it.x; Reply January 23, 2016 at 7:28 PM