Thursday, February 6, 2014

Merry AND Bright

We ended up having about 12" of heavy wet snow here in Massachusetts yesterday -  even after shoveling and snow blowing the stuff for an hour after work - it still put me in the holiday spirit to make this card!
There's a stocking on it for the Merry Monday Challenge

My Sentiment was chosen for the CAS-ology cue card    AND  

My sketch is this week's Seize the Sketch
 I'll be back tomorrow with yet another Christmas card!

Stamps:  sentiment from Seasons of Love, stocking from Sewing Box Christmas - Waltzingmouse
Paper:  white, pure poppy - PTI, DP Sn@p Simple Stories
Ink:  Archival Jet Black
Accessories:  Maraschino Twine - The Twinery, enamel spots - My Minds Eye, stitched mat rectangles - Lil'Inker Designs, foam dots.

25 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fun stocking and of course I adore the stripes! Thanks for joining in at STS!

Cherie said...
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Cherie said...

I like the stitching on the stocking and the touch of baker's twine for the hanger. Cute card.

Cathy Weber said...

One of my very favorite stocking images...love the cute Christmas card Julia, so sorry about all that snow shoveling! I love the careful placement of the enamel dots and the striped patterned paper you used. Very cute card!

Joni Andaya said...

Aww...what a VERY CUTE stocking Julia. I think this is by far favorite stocking image, love the stitching with it. Love<3

Kelly Griglione said...

Well you are a glutton for punishment, aren't you? : ) Sweet Christmas card, especially with those pink enamel dots!

Joyce said...

Oh, this is so very cute. Great idea for 'AND'. Sorry about all that snow--you have the right idea to be inside making Christmas cards.

Joyce said...

oops, Julia. I forgot my favorite line--'Thank you so much for playing along with us at CASology this week'

Mona Pendleton said...

Super cute card Julia! Love the little stocking! Sending warm sunny thoughts your way!

Bonnie said...

This stitched stocking is adorable, Julia! Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday!

Judy1223 said...

Julia, this is such a sweet Christmas card!!!! The stitching is an amazing touch. Thanks for joining us at CASology!

Sharli Schaitberger said...

Darling!! It is very much in the spirit!

Rose said...

super cuteness!!!! Thanks for joining us on Seize the Sketch!!


would love for you to join us over on CHCC Extra :)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.com/

Deepti said...

That stocking is so sweet and I love that diagonal stripes panel :)

Kim Heggins said...

Too too cute!!! I was going to play along but thought I did not have a stocking stamp, that is until I saw your fabulous card. How could I forget about this little cutie! I love what you did with it...such a fun card.

Kim Heggins said...

Too too cute!!! I was going to play along but thought I did not have a stocking stamp, that is until I saw your fabulous card. How could I forget about this little cutie! I love what you did with it...such a fun card.

Notes by Nina said...

What a wondeful card Julia, I love adorable stocking. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Kay Miller said...

What an adorable card! I love the stitched stocking! Looks so country and cute! I really love your work! Just peeked around your blog and was so inspired!!

Lori said...

Fun and festive! Love the little baker's twine hanger on the stocking. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

Tracey McNeely said...

Julia what a great take on the cue word! Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology!

Pat (mspfd) said...

I really need to take a page from your book, and make my Christmas cards year round. Your card is adorable and perfect design for mass producing. I'm surprised you had the energy to craft after all that shoveling!

Lori Turner said...

Awww...super cute stocking, Julia!! I love the stitching and those enamel dots are the perfect touch! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week xoxoox

LeAnne said...

Julia, this is precious...I think I have this stocking too and forgot all about it! After all that snow shoveling (we lost power for 58 hours) I am amazed you had energy to stamp! Oh shoot, we always have energy to stamp, right?! Thanks for playing with us this week at Merry Monday!

Darnell said...

Julia, how darling is this card?! I love it!! Congratulations on the well-deserved HM honor from MM!! Have a great week! Hugs, Darnell

~amy~ said...

This is sooooo cute Julia!
Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!