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Mona Pendleton | Saturday, September 9, 2017 @ 10:41 AM | Christmas , Oil Painting , PTI , PTI Make it Monday

Hi there! Today I'm here to share a few of my crafting projects. First up is my first Christmas card for 2017! Time flies so I thought I would try to get ahead.

I'm joining along with this week's PTI Make It Monday Challenge where the challenge is to create a project featuring Small Images on Repeat. I stamped and embossed x 3 a pretty snowflake from Snowflake Serenade:

I combined it with a sentiment from Signature Christmas:

For theme inspiration, I'm joining along with this week's Merry Monday card challenge where the theme is JOY:

and for color inspiration, I'm joining along with this week's Color Throwdown challenge:

Up next is an 8" x 8" oil painting inspired by Daniel Edmondson featuring Oranges and Blossoms:

I'm linking my painting to both the Paint Party Friday and the 30 in 30 (Day 9) sites.

Thanks so much for stopping by~hope you have a safe weekend!
Be Sweet ;)

30 Sweet Comments So Far:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...: Darling trio of snowflakes, Mona! Just love the crisp white on the kraft squares! Thanks for playing along with us at Merry Monday!!; Reply September 9, 2017 at 12:14 PM
lainey said...: Oh, I love the snowflakes on those little stitched squares! And the addition of the red layer really highlights the card.; Reply September 9, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Vikki H said...: Can't beat the classic eye appeal of red, kraft and black on white! Nice design I always anticipate with joy your latest art projects.; Reply September 9, 2017 at 2:34 PM
Lisa said...: Your card is so beautiful, Mona!! I love the snowflakes!! They look amazing on the kraft squares!! It's so elegant and gorgeous!! And wow!! Your painting is so stunning!! The details are perfect!! You need to start selling your artwork!! This is spectacular!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply September 9, 2017 at 2:46 PM
Greta said...: Perfect image & color scheme for the classy Christmas card, Mona--really love it! Your painting is just beautiful! Wonderful to see your work!; Reply September 9, 2017 at 3:31 PM
TLady said...: TOTALLY PERFECT!!!! ;) I LOVE what you've done!!!; Reply September 9, 2017 at 6:40 PM
DVArtist said...: OMGosh that oil painting is magnificent! Love it.; Reply September 9, 2017 at 7:24 PM
Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...: A BIG wow!; Reply September 9, 2017 at 9:10 PM
wienerhoneymooners said...: FAB pierced details and clean design! Thanks so much for sharing with Merry Monday Challenge!; Reply September 9, 2017 at 9:15 PM
Clare Lloyd said...: Gorgeous painting; Reply September 9, 2017 at 10:41 PM
sirkkis said...: Love your gorgeous painting 💕; Reply September 10, 2017 at 1:08 AM
Helen Wallace said...: Love the Kraft snowflakes on the white background. The stitched squares add a touch of class to go with the classic colours. Gorgeous painting too.; Reply September 10, 2017 at 2:01 AM
Marjan said...: Happy to see you again at your blog and on mine :) I do love your elegant Christmas card with the pretty snowflakes. The painiting is fab! A talented lady you are!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 2:36 AM
stefanie stark said...: This is a lovely christmas card and I like your oil painting very much!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 3:39 AM
Ribbons and Roots said...: So pretty; it inspires me to start working on Christmas cards!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 5:53 AM
Marcia Hill said...: CAS perfection Mona...love it!! And your painting is gorgeous too...you are SO talented!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!! :0); Reply September 10, 2017 at 6:50 AM
Susan Lankford said...: Lovely card, Mona...I always had problems with small images when I was making cards! You have it right! And a beautiful painting....love the white contrast.; Reply September 10, 2017 at 7:44 AM
Julia Aston said...: So happy to see you posting Mona! I've been checking over the summer - hope all is well - What a great card design for all the challenges - and easily reproduced! Your painting is lovely as well!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 10:41 AM
Patty O'Malley said...: What a pretty Christmas card, Mona--so pretty and flat enough for mailing! I absolutely love your painting! It is gorgeous!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 10:58 AM
Linda said...: Beautiful CAS card Mona. And love that painting.; Reply September 10, 2017 at 12:01 PM
Linda said...: And thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.; Reply September 10, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Notes by Nina said...: Fabulous card, I love the CAS layout. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.; Reply September 10, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Vickie Z said...: Lovely card and painting! Glad to see you are back posting again....hope you're doing okay! So happy you joined us at CTD!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Jennifer T. said...: Love your card, and that painting is gorgeous!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 4:10 PM
Maria said...: Lovely card with the pretty snowflakes! Great touch with the pearl centers! And, your oil painting with the blossoms and oranges is stunning!; Reply September 10, 2017 at 4:12 PM
Denise van Deventer said...: A pretty card and love the design. I am also trying to get ahead this year and have been making some progress. 😀
A beautiful painting too...so lovely.; Reply September 10, 2017 at 11:40 PM
Ros Crawford said...: Hi Mona! So lovely to see you posting... I love your card, so crisp and clean... Your painting is magnificent! Oh my you are such a natural and it shows! I love orange blossom and you captured it perfectly! Have a lovely week... I hope your sister is doing well?; Reply September 11, 2017 at 1:54 AM
Unknown said...: The card is gorgeous, so simple with clean lines! I love the painting too - beautiful!; Reply September 11, 2017 at 11:54 AM
Lisa Elton said...: Your card is lovely and perfectly CAS! Incredible painting today ~ WOW!!; Reply September 11, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Val-Belle said...: I am so not ready for Christmas again but can't believe we are already nearly half way through September... such a lovely card and you are motivating me to get a head start. Love the still life painting you you are so good <3; Reply September 12, 2017 at 11:20 PM