Saturday, December 20, 2014

NOEL

Hi there! Seems like this time of year flies by faster than any other don't you think? I took some time to create a few projects featuring pretty Pion Design papers. First up, is a layout showcasing a photo of Meredith and Connor that was taken about 13 years ago. I combined papers from the A Day in May and Days of Winter collections: 
Once the background was created, I embellished with a wooden tree and sentiment which I altered using shimmery and shiny embossing enamel along with a variety of flowers from my stash:
Next up is a card holiday card:
I stamped and embossed a Sophisticated Snowflake which I then layered on top of a variety of pretty Pion Design papers:
For the layout, I joined along with the December Words & Paintery challenge where the theme is Shimmer & Shine:
and for sketch inspiration, I joined along with the My Scraps and More Sketches Sketch challenge:
For the card, for color inspiration, I joined along with the card Concept challenge ~ I think this one may fall in the classy and elegant category:
and for sketch inspiration, I joined along with the MOJO Monday sketch challenge:
Pion Design products:
A Day in May ~ Writings PD4406 front
A Day in May ~ Borders PD4505
A Day in May 6 x 6 ~ Borders PD4505Days of Winter ~ Tags PD5112 back
Days of Winter ~ Christmas Flower PD5103 front
Days of Winter ~ Christmas Flower PD5103 back
Days of Winter ~ Memory Notes PD4815

Thanks so much for visiting ~ I hope you have a great weekend!
Be Sweet ;)
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40 comments:

  1. Hi Mona, what a nice CAS LO with this pretty photo you´ve made!
    And your christmas card is awesome, I love the natural colors!
    I wish you happy holidays!

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  2. Beautiful projects .. I love how that snowflake takes centre stage on your card ... Have a lovely weekend!

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  3. Wonderful projects Mona! The card is stunning, it has such a textile look to it, almost like fabrics! I agree with Ros, the snowflake as your focal point is stunning! Love your layout too, the wood embellishments are fantastic! Fabulous makes! holiday hugs :)

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  4. LOVE the monochromatic colors with the bright pop of colors with your flowers! Gorgeous layers and textures, too!

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  5. Wow! Gorgeous work Mona!! Thanks for playing along with My Scraps & More!

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  6. Two beautiful projects! Such a precious photo

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  7. It is always such a treat to visit your blog! Always so many gorgeous textures and embellishments in your work! The layout is an absolute treasure and the card is stunning, as usual! I get so much inspiration from you and looking at your creations truly lifts my spirit! Thank you and happy holidays!

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  8. Wow! Your layout and your card are just too lovely for words. Have a wonderful holiday!

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  9. Brilliantly made creation with equally as brilliant goodies and image...great colours used!

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  10. Wow - such stunning creations Mona.... a fabulous layout (loving the embellies) - and a beautifully elegant card!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  11. It's a pleasure to come to your blog and be inspired by your artistry. I especially like the muted tones of the layout and the sketch you used. The card is gorgeous too; the square die is a favourite of mine. Thanks for the inspiration :D

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  12. Loving the beautiful neutral colors! Such adorable kids!!!!

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  13. Love the vintage feel! Thanks for joining us at the Card Concept!

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  14. What a fabulous layout - really letting the photo take centre stage.
    Alison xx

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  15. Oh, what a beautiful layout, Mona! The photo is precious! The card is just gorgeous, too.

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  16. Both projects are so elegant! Love the white layout with b/w photo and the white snowflake on kraft colour!

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  17. Mona, your lovely card really is classy and elegant! And the picture of Meredith and Connor is so sweet surrounded by a beautiful layout!

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  18. Neutrals are always lovely and with that snowflake you used it's even more lovely. The LO is another beauty. The background looks "simple"( I know it is not!) and that makes the phot and that tree almost pop off. I love it!

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  19. Both of your projects are stunning, Mona!! The layout is gorgeous!! I love those amazing papers!! The picture is so sweet!! The texture and embellishments are perfect!! And what an elegant card!! The snowflake is so pretty!! Love, love both of these!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  20. Absolutely darling layout and photo! Your work is always gorgeous!

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  21. Such a Pleasing mix of sewn textures and layered elements!
    Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept!

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  22. Your fabulous showcases that darling photo so perfectly well!
    I also love your delicate card. The neutral colors allow the various textures to shine ;)
    Thanks Mona!

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  23. Stunning layout. Love all the texture. Thanks for playing along at My Scraps & More!

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  24. I love visiting your blog and seeing your work! Beautiful projects! Thanks for joining us at My Scraps & More Sketches!

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  25. These are just exquisite, Mona! Beautifully done! Thanks for playing along with Mojo Monday.

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  26. Mona, what a wonderful creation with the neutrals! Thank you for playing along at The Card Concept!

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  27. Oh wow, Mona! That picture is a treasure & I love all the elements you used to scrap it! Gorgeous, elegant card!

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  28. Absolutely stunning layout and card! Love that darling photo too!

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  29. Gorgeous Card Mona! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  30. Such gorgeous work Mona! Thank you for sharing it with us at My Scraps & More Sketches!
    Nadine - My Scrap n' Stuff

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  31. Beautiful projects. Thank for playing with us at Words&Paintery

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  32. Stunning projects! Thanks for joining us at My Scraps & More Sketches!

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  33. Oh Mona, I always LOVE your work! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Words&Paintery <3

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  34. Love the softness! Thanks for playing along at My Scraps & More!

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  35. Gorgeous projects, Mona! I really love them both. You have such a wonderful scrappy style :)

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  36. Gorgeous projects! Great take on the sketch! Thanks for playing with us at My Scraps and More!

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