Karen Creates Cards: Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge #102 - Use or create Mistletoe on your Christmas card.

One quarter of the year has gone!! As I close in on 60 (yikes!!), time seems to be rushing by faster than ever. It's not true of course, that clock ticks at the same rate as it always has. However, I have found time spent making cards seems to slow that minute hand down, for a short time anyway........you breath, contemplate and create. I am sure it's like balm to the brain. LOL

With this in mind, how about joining us for this Merry Monday Challenge to create or use mistletoe on a card. Slow down for a while, and immerse yourself totally in the process.

For my card, I decided I could use these leaves (which are one of three branches on a Quickutz die) to create my Mistletoe. A few pearls created the berries. I wanted something other than a diecut frame for the card so I stamped and hand cut this lovely Frame stamp from Hero Arts. Once I had assembled these items it was just a matter of layering and adding a sentiment.

See what the design team have created to inspire you by going to the challenge site (link above) or by clicking on the links below.

Karen Davis (you're here)

This month's featured designer is Stacey Schafer

Happy card making.

19 comments:

3treescreations@gmail.com said...: Gorgeous! I love the black and green together with that pop of red jingle bells - beautiful!!

Deanne :); 1 April 2014 at 01:24
Hannelie said...: Wow Karen. another jaw dropper! Simply beautiful!; 1 April 2014 at 02:22
Kathy Schweinfurth said...: AWESOME design and the colors just pop -- LOVE this!; 1 April 2014 at 03:10
Wendy said...: Karen, your card is gorgeous! Love the mistletoe & the great design! Your bow, jingle bells & pretty pearls add so much! Fabulously done! Have a wonderful week! :); 1 April 2014 at 03:53
Kristie Goulet said...: Karen, your card is stunning! I LOVE the mistletoe and the design. So much great attention to detail! Have a great week!; 1 April 2014 at 05:00
Katie Melhus said...: Just gorgeous! Those black accents are stunning indeed!; 1 April 2014 at 06:21
Lori Turner said...: Karen, this is absolutely stunning! I keep forgetting about my little jingle bells I bought! You reminded me :) Gorgeous card - have a super week!; 1 April 2014 at 06:49
Marybeth said...: Karen I loved this post today. Wow! The black with white polka dots look amazing on this card. What a wonderful combination .simply stunning!; 1 April 2014 at 11:05
Monika/Buzsy said...: So pretty Karen. Love the black and white banner, the gorgeous frame... the pearls and red bells are the perfect embellishments.; 1 April 2014 at 13:15
Bonnie said...: I'm loving your die cut mistletoe with the pearl berries! Another masterpiece, Karen! And you're right about stamping being a balm to the brain!; 1 April 2014 at 13:26
Susan Joyce said...: Delightful card Karen, love all the design elements, the colours you used and the DSP.; 1 April 2014 at 15:42
Karren said...: Another beautiful card, Karen. The pearls on your mistletoe is a perfect touch!; 3 April 2014 at 07:45
Joni Andaya said...: Fabulous holiday card :); 3 April 2014 at 20:07
Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...: This is such a nice way to add a mistletoe and totally love that ribbon!; 4 April 2014 at 11:56
Notes by Nina said...: Wow Karen, look at all these wonderful details and I love it all.; 5 April 2014 at 07:24
Princess Judy Palmer said...: Very stunning! You really rocked this one. Everything about this card is wonderful.; 5 April 2014 at 10:29
Greta said...: This is just fabulous, Karen! Love everything about this card--wonderful use of that frame stamp!; 6 April 2014 at 05:51
Margaret Moody said...: Gorgeous card, Karen! I love the black paired with the green, red & white! Love the addition of the little red bells too!; 7 April 2014 at 13:19
Mac Mable said...: Simply stunning! xBeverleyx; 12 April 2014 at 21:10