Monday, June 1, 2015

Sparkle, Shimmer and Bling for Merry Monday

It's Merry Monday time.


This week, Kathy is asking us to
Add Sparkle, Shimmer and/or Bling
on our Christmas cards.


Do you ever think a card looks great until you see the photo of it?

That's what happened here.

I put a Glimmer Paper snowflake over a Whisper White snowflake
and thought they were all lined up.

It seems that they're not.

But it has sparkle, shimmer and bling.

ANYTHING GOES


Now, I hope you'll pull your Sparkle out and join us at

Thanks so much for the visit and your lovely comments.
I know I'm behind on visiting and hope to catch up this week.

Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps:  Christmas Greetings, Christmas Blessings (both Amy R.)
Ink:  Lost Lagoon
Paper:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer
Other:  Kars Snowflake EF (retired Cuttlebug), Circle Collection Framelits, Snowflake Die (IO), Basic Rhinestone

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

32 comments:

KimCreate said...

Bonnie, this card is beautiful, that color card stock is gorgeous and is beautiful with silver and white!

Susan said...

I wouldn't have noticed the snowflakes weren't lined up if you hadn't mentioned it! Love all the shimmer and sparkle! I must get a card done for Merry Monday this week as that is a great challenge!

Wendy said...

Your card is beautiful, Bonnie! Love the colors, sentiment and that sparkly snowflake! I too would not have noticed the snowflakes being lined had you not mentioned it. I think it looks fabulous though! Full of sparkle! What's not to love! Have a great week! :)

jimlynn said...

Sparkle, shimmer, bling - and beautiful! Love the way you showcased that gorgeous snowflake.
Lynn

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

WOW love those colours as well as everything else.

Inkyfingers said...

What a lovely snowy card Bonnie. Love all the sparkle and the embossed snow background is a wonderful backdrop.
Hugs
Carol x

Ксения Phedra Ли said...

I think it is great idea to make Christmases cards in summer!
I agree with you the cards on the photo look different: sometimes better, sometimes worse)

Kylie said...

I love silver and blue together. So elegant and perfect for a Christmas Card! xx

Loll said...

Love the silver glimmer paper with the lost lagoon background. So perfect together. And, of course, you've used my favourite embossing folder --- awesome!! xx

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

Love the color combo you used and all the glimmer is beautiful! Yes, I am finally feeling better too, thanks for posting that :)

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card. Love all the sparkle and shine.

kiwimeskreations said...

Very sprakly, gorgeous and elegant Bonnie - glad to see you used some artistic licence in the placement of the layers of your star. :-)
Blessings
Maxine

MaryH said...

Yes, this exact thing happens to me all the time...I always see a boo-boo I missed. However, Don't think that is the case with this pretty one. It looks perfect to me.The shadowing on your snowflake looks like a design detail to me, and gives a lot of dimension. Against the deep turquoise background, with that sparkling silver circle, it's just grand. Of course that's my favorite snowflake embossing. You do the white & turquoise - just the bestest! Bee-U-tiful card. TFS & Hugs

alexandra s.m. said...

What a timeless Beauty you've created here Bonnie!
Love it!

Greta said...

It's beautiful, Bonnie! Love all the sparkle & your wonderful design!

Sandy said...

Beautiful!!!
Sandy xx

Marybeth said...

I think it does....... look great ! Beautiful way to show shimmer on your card Bonnie!

Nessa's Crafty Place said...

Gorgeous card Bonnie-so very stylish :)
Nessa xxx

Katie Melhus said...

Gorgeous Bonnie - love the snowy texture and silver glimmer!

Kristie Goulet said...

Very pretty, Bonnie! Love how you used the sparkle and shine! Have a great week!

Bobby said...

Sparkle and shimmer it does, Bonnie. I always think things looks different on the screen, and sometimes the angle of the card when you place things on it can distort them.

Brenda said...

This is a stunning card Bonnie! I am loving that snowflake and I love the color combo with some glitter paper-just gorgeous! If you wouldn't have told us that the snowflakes were off, I would have thought you off set them on purpose. I think they look great off set! Hugs, Brenda

Karren said...

What you're meant to say, Bonnie, is that you intentionally offset the snowflakes very slightly to provide added interest :) This card is fabulous, regardless. Love the sparkle and love the snowflake.

Caryn said...

So pretty Bonnie - love the design.
Thanks for playing along at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Hugs,
Caryn

Hettie said...

I am loving this Bonnie. It is gorgeous.
Hugs
xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

fab card Bonnie....
Thanks for the visit to my blog. Your support and kind comments are very much appreciated!
hugs,
Karen

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Bonnie, your card is so elegant and stunning! Love the sparkly circle around the beautiful snowflake - gorgeous design!! Hope you're having a super week!

scrappymo! said...

Well, I think it is perfect...just as it is! Love the bling!

Lisa Lara said...

I love the sparkle on this Bonnie.

francesca said...

amazing card! :)

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

The teal is a perfect compliment to the silver - gorgeous!

Deanne :)

Notes by Nina said...

So pretty Bonnie, I love these colours together.