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Saturday, June 30, 2018

Merry Monday Farewell

Hi everyone.  Today I'm playing along with the last Merry Monday Challenge #296 - Rustic Christmas.  It's always good to make my Christmas cards throughout the year so there's no panic come November.  This challenge has helped me with that so I'm sad to see it ending.  Thanks to all the wonderful Designers that have kept us inspired weekly for many years!


The white tree was what I noticed first with the inspiration photo and then the warmth from the brown wood.   I think the colours of the sky look very rustic, so hoping this card qualifies.

I made a quick, clean and simple card using a wonderful die-cut paired with a Floating Alcohol Ink background.  The sentiment was stamped in brown ink to finish the card.

Here's a close-up ...






Stamps:  Snowglobe Sentiments (My Favorite Things)
Paper:  White (Neenah 110 lb. card stock); Glossy card stock (unknown)
Ink:  Alcohol Inks (Ranger); Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Evergreen Window die (Memory Box)

Challenges:
Merry Monday #296 - Rustic Christmas

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24 comments:

  1. Susan30 June 2018 at 12:20

    Loll, your sky is beautiful - what a wonderful blend of colours! I think they are quite rustic-looking, and the trees go perfectly with the white tree in the inspiration photo.

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  2. Mac Mable30 June 2018 at 13:14

    Very rustic sky indeed Loll....The white die cut trees look crisp and fabulous against it. Loving the sentiment stamped in the brown too x.

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  3. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)30 June 2018 at 13:15

    So beautiful with the crisp white trees in frame, Loll. Just love the AI background too! So glad you could join us at our last Merry Monday!!

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  4. MaryH30 June 2018 at 13:43

    What perfectly colored background for this tree die. Love the swirls of browns and blues with the crisp white trees! So beautiful. TFS & Hugs

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  5. Bonnie30 June 2018 at 16:08

    What a beautiful rustic background, Loll! It's so perfect for this fabulous stand of trees!

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  6. Cathy30 June 2018 at 16:30

    Great interpretation of the pic Loll, the background colours are gorgeous against the white trees, Cathy x

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  7. Nstiz30 June 2018 at 16:30

    Gorgeous background for your white pines. Thanks for always including a link to the technique too. I know you've used this before but it's always nice to have the link as a reminder to try this.

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  8. Brenda30 June 2018 at 17:21

    Wow, I believe you conquered rustic Loll! This is one stunning rustic looking card! I love that background and those beautiful crisp white trees on it. Love that stitched border around the opening too. Is that part of the tree die?? The white trees look so stunning against the sky you have created, or the sky looks so stunning up against the white trees-not sure which. I only know I love it! So Merry Monday is going away?? Sad for a lot of people I'm sure. Hugs, Brenda

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  9. nancy littrell30 June 2018 at 18:08

    Simply beautiful rustic background for your white trees, Loll. TFS my friend. So sorry to see the challenge come to an end. Hugs...

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  10. Papercraft Boutique30 June 2018 at 18:55

    I love the color combo and the effect of your Floating AI sky, Loll! It's so beautiful especially with the white trees and frame. CAS perfection with rustic flair! Hideko xx

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  11. Christine Alexander30 June 2018 at 20:05

    Beautiful Loll, such gorgeous colours, I love the rustic colours behind the white of the card. Stunning :)

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  12. scrappymo!30 June 2018 at 23:53

    That blue and brown ink combo looks so good and gives you that rustic feel!

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  13. Linda1 July 2018 at 02:24

    What a gorgeous background .... love the rustic colours, they really make the white pop! It's a shame about the Merry Monday challenge. I haven't managed to play along for a while but I do always check out the themes and entries for inspiration ...... they'll be missed xx

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  14. Sue1 July 2018 at 06:36

    Beautiful card, Loll. I love the background colours and pretty trees.

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  15. Brenda in IN1 July 2018 at 07:12

    It's always wonderful to be ahead of making Christmas cards and this is a great way to do it. This is a rustic looking background and lovely for the sky above the white trees. Anyone will be thrilled to get this card.

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  16. Patti1 July 2018 at 08:31

    Oh No!! I had not heard Merry Monday was ending : ( you certainly created a lovely send off!! Your background is stunning!!

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  17. Marcia Hill1 July 2018 at 12:21

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL and completely rustic looking Loll! I love that MB die and it looks fabulous against your GORGEOUS and rustic looking Al ink sky! Thanks so much for sharing with us in our last Merry Monday challenge!! :0)

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  18. BożenA1 July 2018 at 13:35

    The background is amazing. Very rustic, perfectly emphasizes beautiful white trees. I love your winter cards, they have a unique atmosphere.
    BożenA xoxo

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  19. Notes by Nina1 July 2018 at 15:03

    Beautiful card Loll, I love the background colours. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  20. Julia Aston1 July 2018 at 18:27

    What a gorgeous background for your beautiful white trees Loll! So sorry to hear Merry Monday is ending!

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  21. kiwimeskreations1 July 2018 at 19:56

    How beautiful, and to my eyes delightfully rustic too Loll. Love your Ai background
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  22. Anita in France3 July 2018 at 02:17

    Beautiful, Loll ... those crisp white trees are gorgeous against the cool, texture-y looking rustic skyline! Hugs, Anita :)

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  23. Bobby14 July 2018 at 16:20

    Perfect final card for a challenge that will be missed, Loll. I love the alcohol background.

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  24. Pat15 July 2018 at 14:56

    I love your alcohol ink background with the pretty white tree frame Loll and the browns and greens with that pop of blue is gorgeous, and the gold sentiment looks perfect. x

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)