I honestly didn’t expect to be making another Christmas card so soon, but my friend, Sherri, sent me a few cuts made with her gorgeous new 5x7 Cuttlebug Holly Layer die, AND they’re doing a White on White Challenge on the Merry Monday Blog. I was inspired and I just had to go with it. I look at the Merry Monday Christmas card challenge every week, but this is the first time I’ve participated.
I arranged three poinsettias and tucked a tag into them for the sentiment. Added some vining flourishes to the poinsettia arrangement and plopped a pearl drop (Viva Décor Cream Pearl Pen) onto each holly berry. The challenge rules state we can use neutrals, so I sponged a very light vanilla ink on the petal edges to help them stand out. Stamped the sentiment in SU!’s retired Creamy Caramel. Punched a 1/4” gold glitter paper circle for the flower centers and, of course, added Stickles Stardust glitter to the petal edges and flourish accents.
Inside I used my Memory Box Poinsettia Ribbon die. All supplies will be listed in the recipe at the end.
I’m a lucky girl to have such nice friends. Thank you, Sherri! Now, if I would do more of these Merry Monday challenges I’d have my Christmas cards all done by December. It’s a nice thought. . . Have a happy day!
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! All Year Cheer 1 (front) and Many Merry Messages (inside) Paper: Neenah Classic Crest, gold glitter cardstock Ink: Vanilla, Creamy Caramel Accessories: Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Viva Décor Cream Pearl Pen Dies: Cuttlebug Holly Layer, Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia, Sizzix Fancy Tags, Spellbinders Sprigs, Memory Box Poinsettia Ribbon
holey maloley this is amazing. it just leaps off my screen. fabulous job!!!
Posted by: Joan B | 01/07/2016 at 06:24 AM
Just a very classic beauty! You make it sound so easy and it is such an elegant card.
Posted by: Glenda | 01/07/2016 at 06:29 AM
BEAUTIFUL!! really nice die. Have ag reat day
Posted by: Yogi | 01/07/2016 at 08:51 AM
Oh, Leslie! This is heavenly! When I saw the post title come up, I envisioned more traditional colors ... and I was delighted to see this white dream.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | 01/07/2016 at 09:55 AM
Wow absolutely stunning design Leslie.
Hugs Diane
Posted by: diane | 01/07/2016 at 10:10 AM
WOW Absolutely gorgeous and I love how you finished off the inside too! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Darlene Pavlick | 01/07/2016 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful!! How clever to out the holly die underneath all those gorgeous white Poinsettias...stunning my friend, stunning...AND look how far ahead you are for next Christmas!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | 01/07/2016 at 02:16 PM
OMGoodness this is Just gorgeous Miss Leslie! So Elegant! Love the touches of Sparkle too!
And now you are definitely ahead of the game for next Christmas! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: shannon white | 01/07/2016 at 03:06 PM
So glad you posted this beauty at Merry Monday! Just love the layered flowers with the glittery gold centers!!
Posted by: Linda W. | 01/07/2016 at 03:08 PM
Girlfriend! So glad you played with Merry Monday!!! Great white on white card! Beautiful job.
Posted by: Kim | 01/07/2016 at 04:44 PM
Whoa! Nice gift, Leslie! Beautiful w/w card with the pearly berries and glittery leaves! Lovely dimension and texture! Hungers, de
Posted by: Donna Ellis | 01/07/2016 at 05:54 PM
Wow!!! I knew this die would make something beautiful but never dreamed it would be this gorgeous made into a card . And I'm in love with this gorgeous creation ! You really outdid yourself !
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 01/07/2016 at 07:49 PM
WOW!! A frame worthy card without a doubt! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 01/07/2016 at 09:41 PM
This is so beautiful!!
Posted by: Michele Kovack | 01/08/2016 at 03:25 AM
That is just Beautiful, I love the touch of color around them to let them stand out a bit and pretty leafy background with it too! Love all your pearl accenting!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 01/08/2016 at 06:57 AM
oh so pretty Leslie! Gorgeous designing!
Posted by: Pam Sparks | 01/08/2016 at 09:03 AM
Stunning! I'm just now picking my jaw up off the floor after staring at your card for like 10 minutes now! The detail on this is just fabulous Leslie...beautiful, beautiful card!! :0)
Posted by: Marcia Hill | 01/08/2016 at 04:04 PM
absolutely gorgeous... love how you inked the edges of the poinsettias! it really makes them pop!!
Posted by: Rosemary D | 01/08/2016 at 06:00 PM
Think I smell a winners. This is a dream in white...such texture and dimension. Just lovely.
Posted by: conil | 01/09/2016 at 10:31 AM
White on white is so elegant and you've mastered it. This is beautifully designed. My favorite may be those pearls! Do you have any left?
How sweet of Sherri, to send you those cuts.
Posted by: Gail | 01/09/2016 at 08:51 PM