Monday, August 19, 2013

Merry Monday 71

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Happy Monday peeps!  Hope you had a fabulous weekend!  Another sketch from Lesley for your Christmas-card-making pleasure:


I wasn’t quite sure what to do with this…so many possibilities!  In the end, I pretty much stuck to the sketch, adding just a few little extra circles:

LeAnne Pugliese WeeInklings Merry Monday 71 Christmas

This is a perfect sketch in which to use up some of those scraps from our ever-growing scrap piles!  These are from LilyBee Designs, as are the background papers.  I originally just had the patterned paper circles, which I sewed down, and it was cute but didn’t really have any pizzazz!  I added some silver glimmer paper circles, along with a star, and that REALLY stepped it up.  It’s a shame you can’t get the full effect here, but it really sparkles IRL!

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Hope you can play along with us Merrymakers and add another Christmas card to your stash….Christmas is only 4 months away!!!  And be sure to stop by Lesley’s blog, Always Playing with Paper, to see ALL the cool creations from our talented designers!

We made it through the birthday party yesterday with just a couple little raindrops!  We were at a local park, under a pavilion, so no worries!  Cassidy was a little overwhelmed by the festivities, but I did manage to get a couple pictures and a video (keeping my fingers crossed that it works!!)!!

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Enjoy your day!

21 comments:

Sherry Eckblad said...

Great paper choices and love the glitter and the star!

Bonnie said...

The glimmer pieces were brilliant (forgive the pun)! Love that soft green color.

Kara said...

awww, she's so cute!! loved your little video! Your card is so beautiful...love the glitter and stitching!

Tracey McNeely said...

So festive LeAnne!

Mitzi Luttrull said...

LeAnn, Very nice card. I like its simplicity. The format lends itself to be used for many different occasions.

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous card! I love the touches of sparkle. Cute party photos too :)


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Lisa Elton said...

Thanks for the video and photos of your sweet princess!! I like the little fella whole reached in and snatched the candle then popped it in his mouth!! Your card is perfect, love the little star you added!

Linda Callahan said...

This is adorable! Love the sketch! And Miss C is the sweetest birthday girl ever!

Darnell said...

Oh, so sweet, as always! Happy Birthday to little Cassidy!! Your MM card is sweet, LeAnne. A wonderful blend of patterns!!

Denise Willerton said...

sweet sweet card LeAnne ~ love the stitching...now that my machine is up and running, I really need to add this dimension to some cards! Happy Happy Day for sweet Cassidy! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day *hugs*

Bev Gomez said...

Love your card LeAnne. The papers are darling. Happy Birthday to Cassidy.

Bev Gomez said...

Oh and great video too Le Anne.

Gloria Stengel said...

I love the sewing and the bits of glitter.

Wendy said...

Love that you used a few different papers to create such a beauty, LeAnne! Also love how you threw in the glimmer paper circles too! It gives it a bit of sparkle to catch your eye!
Happy Birthday to Cassidy! She's so adorable and her cupcakes looked wonderful, Grammy! You did a terrific job with them! :)

Anonymous said...

I love this card! So simple but eye catching! Great job!! :-)

Susan Joyce said...

Darling card LeAnne, love the bling and your machine stitching.

dpkennedy said...

Very simple and elegant! I love the stitching down the center!

Notes by Nina said...

Very pretty card LeAnne, love the DP and the little glittery elements.

Anne Marie Hile said...

Love, love, LOVE this one, LeAnne! THe mix of patterns and the pops of sparkle are so perfect together. Looks like Cassidy had fun at her party...that video is too cute! :)

Julia Aston said...

Love the colors of your papers LeAnne! so festive with the shimmer!

Narelle Farrugia said...

What an absolutely gorgeous Christmas card LeAnne! Love the papers you've used and the added circles look fabulous (as does your stitching!)