Monday, September 15, 2014

Merry Monday #126 - Shining Sentiments

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week's theme is chosen by the spectacular Karren and she wants us to make a Christmas card with the sentiment as the star of the show.

Since I don't have any large sentiment stamps, I decided to use my Silhouette to cut a big ol' set o' words.  I was also inspired to try the bokeh technique by my friend Bree over at Craftsomnia-Momma - you can see her beautiful bokeh card here.


Here's the inspiration photo:


You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Katie Melhus (you're here!)
Jen Mitchell

and our Featured Designer for September:

Jaydee

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with all of the creations.

Entering this  card in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Create your own background
and the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Rock the Techniques (Bokeh Technique)

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!
Supplies: 
Ink: Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive Re-inkers (SU), White Pigment Ink
Cut file: Silhouette Online Store
CS: Gold chevron glitter cardstock, Watercolor Paper, White CS
Misc: Enamel dots

25 comments:

  1. Kristie GouletSeptember 15, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Perfect, Katie! LOVE the background and your sentiment surely takes center stage. Have a great week!

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  2. JaceeSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Such a lovey design Katie.
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  3. DeeptiSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Gorgeous Katie ! I love the bokeh u created :)

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  4. Claire BroadwaterSeptember 15, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    I love the Bokeh and the sentiment is fabulous! GORGEOUS! XX

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  5. Pam SparksSeptember 15, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    awesome Katie! love your background and sentiment! Fabulous inspiration! I keep seeing this bokeh technique…time to try it! TFS!

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  6. DarnellSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Katie, you rocked the bokeh and it is so spectacular as a background for your diva sediment! My fave yummy colors, too! I really, really love this!! Hugs, Darnell

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  7. !nekeSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Love the colors on your card and the beautiful sentiment!

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  8. 3treescreations@gmail.comSeptember 16, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    GORGEOUS! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

    Deanne :)

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  9. BonnieSeptember 16, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Wow, Katie! You've Aced the Bokeh technique and I love the colors you used! And the BIG, BEAUTIFUL, SPARKLY sentiment is AWESOME!

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  10. Jen MitchellSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Oh my, I don't know what I love more. The fantastic bokeh background or the swirly sentiment. Love, love, love this!

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  11. wienerhoneymoonersSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Oh BE-still my heart, the Background, just AMAZING!!!! I ADORE this... Ok so you have inspired me Miss Katie!!! ...I have an idea..... Thanks for the inspirations!

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  12. KarrenSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Your Bokeh background is just divine and that sentiment is gorgeous. Combined they make for a stunning card!

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  13. Robyn OliverSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Lovely soft card and funny thing I did that Bokeh technique today too.

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  14. Lorraine ASeptember 17, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Gorgeous card Katie :-) I love the sparkly die cut sentiment and the soft colours of the background totally fabulous ! :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  15. Notes by NinaSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Such a pretty card Katie, I love your shimmery sentiment and the soft colours.

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  16. Marie BingamanSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    I thought that sentiment looked familiar...lol I was thinking of doing the same thing! LOVE your card, Katie! :)

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  17. GeminiJenSeptember 18, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the colors!!

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  18. Lori TurnerSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    This, my friend, is crazy pretty!!!! 'nuff said xoxoxo

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  19. StampingcountrySeptember 19, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    I tried the bokeh technique this week too. What a fun technique! You did a beautiful job with it.

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  20. JaydeeSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Love the cool colors of the background with the warmer colors of your fabulous sentiment. Gorgeous card.
    thanks for having me along as the FD this week
    Jaydee

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  21. Leigh PennerSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    This is beautiful -- I love it!

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  22. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlSeptember 20, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    This card is stunning! I love that sparkly sentiment against the bokeh background - just gorgeous.

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  23. Anna-KarinSeptember 21, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Gorgeous card!! The glittery sentiment looks wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!

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  24. SabrinaSeptember 21, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    What a stunning and beautiful card!!!

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  25. WendySeptember 21, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful card, Katie! Love that background and your big wonderful sentiment! Fabulous card!! :)

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