Monday, December 9, 2013

Warm Winter Wishes card made using the Merry and Bright cartridge.



Today I have a card that I made for the Bitten by the Bug 2 Monday Challenge. This weeks challenge called for a winter project, so I thought I would make snowflake card. 

I used the Merry and Bright cartridge (this week's giveaway) for the snowflake and Artiste for the shape behind the snowflake.

Sometimes it is fun to make your own patterned paper. It is simple to do and makes your project so much better! For this card I used a stamp set from the Frosted Card Workshop because it has multiple snowflakes. I simply stamped them using different ink colors to give the paper more dimension and interest. This time I even overlapped the stamps. I normally do not do this, but I like the effect it gave.



I added some washi tape to the inside of the card. This is my favorite use for washi tape!


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53 comments:

NJ Stamping Queen said...

I love the combination of Twilight and Juniper! Your card looks great. Thanks for the inspiration!
:) Marie

Joan Smith said...

what pretty, pretty and sweet card!
I am in love with the colors and papers and too love your embellishing. You are just such a talented crafter Melanie always look forward to what you'll be sharing.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the layers, colors & snowflake cuts that the cartridge has.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Betsy said...

Love this card! I've really been liking the teal color this Christmas for some reason.
Also love the images on the Merry and Bright cartridge. Thanks for the chance to win!

mom2h said...

I love the frosty blue and white color combo. And the retro Christmas cuts on the Merry and Bright cartridge are right up my alley! THanks for the giveaway.

Melissa said...

Your card is so pretty! I love the colors and layout!!

Ann said...

Love the color of this card, I guess I would call it "soft teal." Just glad we don't have snowflakes here in Florida LOL.
Hugs,
Mstgane
Ann

Deedles said...

What a lovely card. I've been so into the non traditional Christmas colors the last few years that this year I'm back to red and green. Love love the Merry and Bright cart! Love to win it.

Barb A. said...

Pretty card! Pretty papers.

Heather said...

So pretty!
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LST in Colorado said...

Awesome card and the colors are fantastic. One of these days I'm going to try my hand at designing my own paper. I too am drawn towards the non traditional colors for Christmas cards, and your really rock. Melanie thanks so much for sharing,

Maria Giselle B. said...

Love that Juniper color. Nice color combo in your card.

Sue D said...

Very pretty colors for a winter card.

TeresaK said...

Very very pretty card! Loving that color combination!

Barbalot said...

So, so pretty! Love the colors and the stamping to make your own background.

Busy Bee Vinyl Creations said...

Very pretty card. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy U:)

Kim said...

What a beautiful card.

Momof4inArlington said...

I love the layered stamping too! Especially with the pop of white! Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Color combination is wonderful.
I wonder if any of the snowflakes falling in Indiana was similar to yours? Thanks for a chance to win.
Mary O'Neal

jennyplace2 said...

Such a pretty card, I just love th paper you used, just so pretty!

Rhonda Miller said...

This is such a pretty card. I love the colors.

Coelle said...

Gorgeous card....loved how you stamped the snowflakes in different inks!

Kat said...

Love the snowflakes and the colors.

Anonymous said...

Great card.
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Anonymous said...

Very pretty card, love the colors.
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gmanshk said...

I love this card. It is so elegant. Love the colors..nice job.

Crystal said...

I'm seeing more cards with this color combo than the traditional red & green. It's lovely. TFS & for another great giveaway

Unknown said...

I love this card! I love the colors and I would really like to win this cartridge. Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration!

Debbie

Amanda said...

Love the card. Great colors!

Vanessa said...

Great card! You gave me so many ideas on this one. I love the colors, the stamped paper and the asymmetrical background. Oh, and the washi tape inside. Thanks for sharing!

Cheryl W said...

Fabulous card! I love the colors.

Debbie B said...

Very pretty!

LesleyfromWI said...

Beautiful card! I love the design

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! Love your colour choices too.

flscraplady said...

Lovely colors!

Sharon said...

Fabulous card Melanie!! I love the snowflake paper you made and the great snowflake cut. Love the colors. :)

Pam MacKay said...

Love love love the color palette and your stamped background is awesome! Beautifully done Melanie!

Anonymous said...

The colors you used just shout snowflakes. So pretty.

Caroline said...

Oh Melanie, your card is so pretty. I just love the background paper that you designed and that the snowflakes overlap. Beautiful snowflake cut too!

Unknown said...

Holy moley...this card is just awesome. I'd love to win this cartridge and create (or at least kopycat) such cards. :)

Az Scrappin Sisters said...

Like the layers, colors & snowflake cuts that the cartridge contains.

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Beautiful card!

Veronica

Peg Toth said...

This is a really beautiful card. Thanks.

Auntie Em said...

Your card is so pretty! I love the one single big snowflake. Your cards look so well designed and finished to add a beautiful coordinating touch to the inside.
Thank you for the inspiration! :)

Jayne said...

Beautiful card and love your stamped background.

Laura Pizz said...

So pretty! ~Laura

Debbie (from Sugar Land) said...

Gorgeous card - The snowflakes in the frosted workshop are so pretty. I'll have to try making my own pattern paper. Thanks for sharing.

Mollie said...

Beautiful card, Melanie! LOVE how you made your own pattern paper - it turned out amazing! Love your layout and colors, too! Great job with the challenge this week!

Brenda said...

This is a beautiful card Melanie! I love the papers and I love that snowflake! Hugs!

Mayras Designs said...

This is beautiful ! The colors are lovely !

Mayra
Mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com

Sherrie K. said...

GORGEOUS card!!! The layering, the colors, and the embellishments are all amazing! Great job!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

teachdanz said...

what a gorgeous card - love the colors and the inking you did!

Scrapping Girl said...

Such a lovely color combination! And I love the way you stamped the snowflakes-it looks so pretty!
:)
Michelle

 
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