Tuesday, 8 July 2014

In the Meadow

For this week's Merry Monday challenge, LeAnne has challenged us to use green and white on our Christmas cards.  


Easy, right?  I spent hours on my card trying to get it looking right - it took 8 attempts to get the tree.  The first seven times I couldn't get good ink coverage and in the end I colored the stamp with a marker and spritzed with water to give it a deliberately mottled look.

I just received some PTI goodies in the mail on Friday and I was determined to use my new In the Meadow set.  I used this week's sketch from Verve as my layout.  The sentiment is embossed with Pewter EP, which is such a gorgeous color.

Thanks for visiting.  If you haven't already checked out the rest of the design team's inspiration, make sure you do - they are awesome!


Products used:

 Stamps:  In the Meadow (PTI)
Ink:  Versamark
Cardstock:  Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Wintergreen DSP
Accessories:  Regals Markers, In the Meadow dies, Pewter EP, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Lil Inkers Stitched Mat Rectangle die, Spellbinders Labels Three die

 Cheers
Karren 
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17 comments:

  1. Kristie Goulet8 July 2014 at 02:07

    I love this design, Karren! This PTI set is on my wish list. Love the sketch you used too. Have a great week.

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  2. Lori Turner8 July 2014 at 02:26

    This is gorgeous, Karren!! Sorry you struggled so hard on it, but it sure doesn't look like you did - you nailed it! Pretty!!!

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  3. Wendy8 July 2014 at 03:41

    I struggled too this week but I love your card and that tree is beautiful, Karren! Love the sentiment and your cute little embellishment! Have a wonderful week! :)

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  4. LeAnne8 July 2014 at 08:23

    Gorgeous creation, Karren! It doesn't look as if you struggled at all...that sentiment is beautiful and I love the little angled piece in the background. Thanks for making my challenge wonderful!

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  5. Shelly8 July 2014 at 08:33

    Boy, do I ever understand what you mean by hours of time! I now know, I'm not alone! lol ;) And I'm glad you didn't 'throw in towel' because your tree rocks! Love!

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  6. Bonnie8 July 2014 at 12:16

    Eighth time's a charm, Karren! Love that mottled look! I have that set and need to get some ink on it! Hope you have a great week!

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  7. Kathy Schweinfurth8 July 2014 at 12:22

    Karren, your efforts were WELL worth it! The tree looks terrific and love the pretty embellishment! Hope you have a fabulous week!

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  8. Nancy Thomas8 July 2014 at 15:00

    Sometimes stamps just refuse to cooperate don't they? But you recovered wonderfully with this beauty.

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  9. Julee (Vervegirl)9 July 2014 at 11:04

    So pretty! Love that little snowflake charm!

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  10. Marybeth9 July 2014 at 14:58

    So nice to see this PTI tree! love your card and that pretty charm!

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  11. 3treescreations@gmail.com10 July 2014 at 07:27

    Oh that tree!!! Gorgeous!

    Deanne :)

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  12. Greta10 July 2014 at 15:40

    Oh wow! One of my favorites!

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  13. Katie Melhus11 July 2014 at 09:03

    Super cute, Karren - love the font on that sentiment! :)

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  14. inkypinkies12 July 2014 at 08:45

    I love the way your card turned out - your hours of labor have paid off! :D Beautiful tree!

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  15. Princess Judy Palmer13 July 2014 at 14:20

    That's a nifty tree but I can see how it could give you fits. Great card!

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  16. Susan Joyce13 July 2014 at 19:53

    Looking good Karren, I like your water effects on the tree die cut.

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  17. Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs13 July 2014 at 23:34

    I like the technique you gave your tree and the little charm is adorable!

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