Monday, November 23, 2015

Merry Monday 181

The challenge at Merry Monday 181 is to use blue and white with texture. 

 

My dear blogging friend Greta sent me these Simon Says Stamp Merry Christmas die cuts (thanks so much!).  I have been pondering how I was going to use them, and upon seeing the Merry Monday challenge, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

I stamped the tree scene in versamark and heat embossed with white powder. This image from the Stampin Up set Happy Scenes is the perfect size for this die cut frame.  I added the little twine and bow to finish the card off.  I love the simple and clean lines.

I even had to make a second one in red I liked the design so much.
Thanks for stopping by!

16 comments:

Leslie Hanna said...

That is a gorgeous die!

Notes by Nina said...

Both cards are beautiful, I love the pretty winter scenes. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Martha said...

WOW...Cat...these are both striking, bold, & beautiful.
Well done!

I Card Everyone said...

SO gorgeous! I'm thinking you are all converting me to being a 'blue' person!!! But OH that red is delightful!
=]

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love your scene in the Merry Christmas polaroid, Cat! Bet it would be great in any color!!

Becca Cruger said...

Oh my gooooooodness! Be still my heart! This is oh-so-elegant! Love that shade of blue against the pristine white. It feels just like a cold, snowy pristine morning.

Sue - said...

Gorgeous cards nut the blue one is definitely my favourite.

Creating with Susan said...

I love your card in blue. So crisp and fresh - love it!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Love the blue card Cat! So dramatic with the white!

Sally said...

Perfect use of the die, Cat! Love the simplicity of both cards; perfect for a chill winter day! I have that die also; I may have to try something similar when I craft next.

Susan Joyce said...

Love the CAS theme of both cards. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.

Bonnie said...

Love both of these, Cat! Love how you've embossed these trees and they are a perfect fit in this die cut! Thanks for sharing these with us at Merry Monday!

Greta said...

Wow--striking & beautiful! I love them both, Cat! Glad you enjoyed the die cuts!

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

How striking! Love the white against both backgrounds! Thanks so much for playing with us at Merry Monday this week!

francesca said...

beautiful color combo for this adorable CAS card!!

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous CAS design and I love your scene in both colors! You've done an amazing job with this die cut, Cat!