Stamp Off Monochromatic Pretty Pines

It's another Stamp Off Friday, with Susan, Buffy

and Jackie!

This week, we are doing a monochromatic challenge.

When I first started stamping, I only made monochromatic

cards, because I had limited amounts of colored 

cardstock, and I really didn't know how to combine colors.

This is kind of a strange card, but it is what was in

my head, so I went with it.  Years ago, Paper Pumpkin

had a Christmas card kit that had a string with round

"dangles" on it.  I loved that card, because it was active,

without being confusing or busy.  That was the inspiration

for this monochromatic card.   I went with two greens;

Mossy Meadow and Soft Sea Foam.  The sentiment

comes from the Beautiful Blizzard set on page 39

of the Holiday Mini and is stamped on a Stitched Shapes 

Framelits layer.  The pine branches come from the

Pretty Pines Thinlits on page 219.  The only change
I'd make in this card, would be to make two strings
of dangles.

Now please click on over, to visit Buffy and Susan
to view their beautiful monochromatic creations.
After looking at their lovely creations, I realize
that I did not get the memo that white is a color.
I love when our technique challenges bring
about new awareness!

Retired Llama Birthday

Sometimes, you just have to bring in retired product,

for that special family member.  My nephew and I go around

and around teasing each other.  He is VERY tall and teases that he

gets cramps in his neck looking down at me.  I'm not short,

but he likes to rub it in.  That means that his birthday card

needs to be "extra special".  Bring in the llamas!

He lives in AZ, so the llama and cactus work well

together.  I did get a call, saying that he appreciated the card,

so mission accomplished!

Healing Hugs Wreath

I really like being able to make a wreath out of 

random leaves and images.  In this example, I used

images from Healing Hugs on page 110.   I drew a pencil

line initially, in order to keep things "even".

The sentiment comes from the Dandelion Wishes

set on page 118.

The bow and branches come from the Bouquet Bunch

Framelits on page 216.