Christmas for Merry Monday

I really liked my card I created yesterday with the Perfect Fit - Frames stamp set so I used it for my 2nd card.  This time I used the sketch from the Merry Monday Challenge.  This challenge has great sketches.  If you check this one out every Monday all year long, by November you'll have plenty of Christmas cards to send!  I'm a little late discovering Merry Monday, but I've added them to my weekly 'Favorite Challenges' list.

Here is the sketch:


Here is my card:

For this card I used mostly cardstock and a piece of pattern paper from the Pear & Partridge paper pack (X7162B).  I LOVE the striped frame from the Perfect Fit - Frames set (D1527).  I stamped the frame with Olive ink onto Colonial White cardstock and used the coordinating stamp set Perfect Fit - Holidays (B1412) for the center of my frame.  The frame was cut with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (X1686).   The measurement and page number to find the key that cuts the shape are listed on the carrier sheet for the stamp so I knew the exact size I needed to cut.


I used Opaques Pearl Flourishes (Z1744) and a few Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems (Z1336) to add a little flair to the card.  

If you missed my other card with the Perfect Fit stamp sets you can find it HERE.


AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ME!
I'm having a Mystery Hostess Party!  

No need to dress up, fix up or even get out of your your house!  You can shop in the comfort of your own home!   For every $100 in in total sales for the Mystery Party I will draw a Mystery Hostess and they will each get to $20 in FREE Select Product!  
  
HOW DOES THIS WORK?  Go to my website and JOIN "Gina Brandstetter Mystery Hostess" party and place your order byNovember 17th.  Your order will be shipped directly to you within 10 days of the date you submit your order.   For every $25 in product you order (before shipping and tax), your name will be entered.  For instance, if your product order totals $55 you will have two chances to be Mystery Hostess!

On November 18, I will tally the total sales from the party and will draw from all the names who submitted orders.  I will call each Mystery Hostess for their selection of $20 in FREE Select Product!   

So what are you waiting for??  Start shopping today!

What are the benefits of shopping on line?
  1. Your order is shipped directly to you!
  2. You can choose the $4.95 or 4.95% shipping (a lower option that may take 1 to 2 days longer). I love this option and use it often!
  3. You can shop from the WHILE SUPPLIES LAST section.  It's a great place to buy up lots of great discontinued scrapbooking supplies at a VERY LOW cost!  (Can you say STOCKING STUFFERS??) 
  4. Studio J layouts qualify as purchase for Mystery Hostess Party as long as you choose the option to Join the Mystery Hostess Party when you purchase your Studio J Layouts.  There is a Studio J special going on right now in October! Purchase 9 layouts and get the 10th for FREE!
  5. Take advantage of the November Special - Purchase the November stamp of the Month for $5 and choose any stamp (A, B, C, D or E) for 50% off!!  Special begins NOVEMBER 1.  Details to be posted soon.

MYSTERY HOSTESS PARTY ENDS AT MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 17TH!

Comments

  1. Casandra BennettOctober 31, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Gina, this is so pretty. That red paper is my favorite from that pack...I might hoard it. LOL Happy Halloween!

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  2. Notes by NinaOctober 31, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Very pretty card Gina, I love the wonderful mix of colours and the added pearls are fantastic. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

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  3. BonnieOctober 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    What pretty paper and label Gina! I love the pearl flourish too! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  4. WendyNovember 3, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Very pretty card, Gina! Love the papers and your adorable sentiment diecut! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)

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  5. LeAnneNovember 3, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Very pretty cas card....lovely papers you've used! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays!

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  6. Narelle FarrugiaNovember 4, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Your card is so clean and beautiful! Lovely use of colours and DSPs! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week!

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