Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Merry Christmas


Hi there! Today I have a couple of Christmas projects to share. I'm joining along with the PTI Make It Monday challenge where the challenge is to create a Photo Christmas ornament. I made an ornament featuring a photo of Meredith and Connor that was taken 16 years ago using the PTI Shaker Shape: Ornament die:
 I embellished it with a few bottle brush trees from the PTI Joyful Christmas stamp set:
Up next is a Clean and Layered style Christmas card featuring a trio of my favorite PTI Vintage Ornaments (which I've had for years but recently ordered the dies! So happy that they were still available for purchase!):
I combined the ornaments with pretty foliage from the PTI Spruce and Sprigs stamp set:
For color and theme (retro) inspiration, I'm joining along with the card Concept challenge:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Be Sweet ;)
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21 comments:

  1. Nancy Penir November 21, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    Love the ornament photo of your 2 cuties, Mona. A Christmas keepsake! And the beautiful card for the Card Concept is retro perfection! Love those ornaments with the gorgeous silver. Always love seeing your creations at the Card Concept. xxoo

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  2. GretaNovember 21, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    Oh wow--you're really in the zone these days, Mona! Every creation is gorgeous & perfectly crafted! You picked the perfect photo to use for an ornament--I'm still trying to find one--& I love the embellishments! Your card is a stunner with those gorgeous ornaments in beautiful colors & I love the foliage in the background done in silver--gotta remember that! Happy Thanksgiving week, my friend!

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  3. LisaNovember 21, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    These are both so stunning, Mona!! The ornament is gorgeous!! What a sweet picture!! The card is beautiful!! I love the colors and texture!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  4. Kelly S.November 21, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    Oh, I love that you used the ornament die, Mona! The little bottle brush trees are such a cute addition. That is an amazing photo of your kids!

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  5. lexiNovember 21, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    gorgeous card and photo ornament - the bottle brush trees are such a pretty touch!! thanks for playing make it monday!!

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  6. Lisa EltonNovember 21, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    What a perfectly darling ornament Mona! Look how little they are. Hope those college kids are doing well! Your card is beautiful. The retro ornaments are wonderful!

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  7. Cheryl W.November 21, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Your photo ornament is just beautiful, and that precious picture makes it even more so. Love your card, too. The quiet colors reflect the peace we all want at Christmastime.

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  8. stampingbowdNovember 21, 2017 at 11:17 PM

    Fun colors! Both projects are adorable. I love the stamped ornaments, they have a retro feel!

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  9. Helen WallaceNovember 22, 2017 at 12:55 AM

    Two gorgeous projects. It's lovely to see a photo scrapped OTP for the festive season. The ornaments are so pretty and stylish embellished with silver. The buttons and bow make the perfect finishing touches.

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  10. Marcia HillNovember 22, 2017 at 6:30 AM

    LOVE your photo ornament Mona...what a perfect picture to use and love the addition of the bottle brush trees! What a lovely keepsake ornament! (Just finished mine last night but need some sunlight to photograph them!) Your card is SO pretty too...just love those vintage ornaments and the perfect colors! :0)

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  11. Marjan November 22, 2017 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful Mona! And such a sweet photo! Love your card too, always like non traditional colours for Chruistmas cards!

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  12. LindaNovember 22, 2017 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful card, Mona and such a pretty ornament photo. Isn't it amazing how they grow up so fast?

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  13. MariaNovember 22, 2017 at 3:13 PM

    What a sweet ornament, Mona! Darling photo and beautiful trees! Lovely card, too, with the gorgeous Christmas bulbs!

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  14. SamraNovember 22, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    Gorgeously heartwarming work Mona! Love the ornament, it is such a keepsake and the card is simply stunning!
    Thank you for all the inspiration.
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  15. Beth Norman-RobertsNovember 22, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    What a cute ornament you made with an old photo. Great work. Your card is beautiful.

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  16. paperkicksNovember 22, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Super cute ornament, Mona...and love, love your card! The pastels are stunning!

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  17. HleeNovember 22, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful ornament and the pastels are so pretty

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  18. Ros CrawfordNovember 23, 2017 at 4:49 AM

    Beautiful creation Mona! Your card is so pretty and the ornament is a wonderful treasure to hang on your tree... Thank you for your kind words of condolences too, I really appreciated it.

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  19. Patty O'MalleyNovember 24, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    Adorably sweet projects, Mona!

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  20. Vicki FingerNovember 29, 2017 at 5:30 AM

    These are just beautiful, Mona, and perfect interpretation of the inspiration image. Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept this week!

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  21. Julie GearingerDecember 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    Wow, both of your projects are gorgeous! Love the sweet photo ornament and your card for the Retro Christmas challenge is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at The Card Concept- hugs and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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