Monday, March 3, 2014

Merry Monday #98 {Country Charm w/ Stitchin' and Buttons!}


Happy Merry Monday!!

Our challenge this week is to add some country charm along with stitching and buttons!!

I went in search of some stamps and plaid designer paper that would seem "country-ish" and can you believe that I don't have ANY?! I decorate my house in rustic country decor and I don't have crafty supplies/stamps in that theme....time to rectify that! ;)

I decided to dig out some snowflakes, hemp twine, buttons, and kraft/cobbler paper (since those 2 colors really yell country to me) and I got busy....

 

The stamp set is from The Alley Way Stamps called "Holiday Sparkle" and it's sure pretty to ink up ;) I added some faux stitching on the red striped base and my sentiment base using my Crumb Cake marker. The snowflake layer was cut out using my Lil' Inker Designs stitched mat. 

 Please be sure to check out the awesome inspiration the Merry Makers created for your crafty inspiration....click HERE! 

Stay tuned for a fun challenge comin' at ya from The Pink Elephant! CHEERS!
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21 comments:

  1. JoAnnMarch 3, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Very pretty. Love the color combo. The snowflakes and embossing are perfect. TFS

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  2. UnknownMarch 3, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I love that color combp! Perfect!
    Hugs Tina

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  3. Tracey McNeelyMarch 3, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Fantastic design, love that big button!

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  4. WendyMarch 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    This is gorgeous, Lori! Love the colors and think that they give a country feel too! Love the snowflake stitched panel, all the buttons with twine and that perfect sentiment! Great job! Have a wonderful week! :)

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  5. KarrenMarch 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    You did a great job with limited supplies, Lori, and now you have the perfect reason to go craft shopping! Win-Win LOL.

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  6. Notes by NinaMarch 3, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Fantastic card Lori, this is such a great blend of colours and papers.

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  7. BonnieMarch 3, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Pretty snowflakes, Lori! I love your layout and that big button!

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  8. Kristie GouletMarch 3, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Lovely card, Lori! Great job using what you had on hand. Have fun shopping. ;)

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  9. Kathy SchweinfurthMarch 3, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Lori, I love how your card all came together for a fab country look - the background, buttons and twine are wonderful!

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  10. Katie MelhusMarch 4, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Lori I never would have known that you weren't feelin' any country from your stash, because this card turned out so cute! Your colors are just perfect and I love that sentiment, great details!

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  11. Stacey SchaferMarch 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    love those buttons!

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  12. Karen DavisMarch 4, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    I love the red and kraft together Lori, you have totally captured the country feel of the challenge. The snowflakes, twine accents and big button are fabulous. Lovely work!

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  13. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsMarch 4, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Glad you decided to keep this one with our team chat as it is a keeper Lori. The twine and patterns are perfect!

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  14. Susan JoyceMarch 5, 2014 at 5:14 AM

    Lovely country style Lori, perfect for the challenge.

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  15. Lesley March 5, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Yum! Great colours and stamping, my friend! Hugs! xo

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  16. DarnellMarch 5, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    This is so comfy and cozy, Lori! So inspired using the hemp twine. Just cute, cute, cute!! Hugs, Darnell

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  17. Nancy ThomasMarch 6, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Beautifully country and a fab Christmas card.

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  18. GretaMarch 8, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Absolutely beautiful card & I love the hemp bows!

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  19. Princess Judy PalmerMarch 8, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    For not having country charm supplies, you certainly rocked this challenge. The colors and the twine really bring out the charm in your card. Love it!

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  20. Margaret MoodyMarch 9, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Great job with the challenge, Lori! I love the mix of patterns and texture you used!

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  21. LeanneMarch 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Wicked card, love the buttons and the embossing folder you used, and the twine and the oh heck, love it all..way to go!

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