Monday, December 2, 2013

***Exciting news!!!***

Hi friends!  I am so excited to be able to share a secret I have been keeping for a while now.  Lesley from Always Playing with Paper  has asked me to join her Merry Monday Design team!   I have been a participant in the Merry Monday challenges for quite some time now.  I love making Christmas cards year round.  I am humbled and honored to be part of this amazing team.  Thank you, Lesley!

Here is my first card as Design Team member:


This week's challenge is to use the Chalkboard technique and make a Christmas card.  My card features a clean chalkboard.  :)  This card was inspired by one of the cards in  "A Very Trendy Holiday" online card class by CatherineMaureen, & Chupa.  I would encourage you to check this class out, if you haven't already!



I hope you will join us for this week's Merry Monday challenge.  Check out Lesley's blog (Always Playing with Paper) to see the rest of the beautiful cards from the Design Team members.

Thank you for visiting and have a great day!

32 comments:

  1. Congratulations Kristie, a well deserved DT spot!! I love your fab card, so trendy & fun!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Big congrats, Kristie! What wonderful news! Terribly delighted and thrilled for you. Your card is amazing. Love the graphic chevrons, and the sweet little chalkboard snowflake. Very clever idea - love it. Bev

    ReplyDelete
  3. I just LOVE your beautiful CAS card, Kristie...the lines are very cool as is the simple snowflake and chalkboard on it. Adore that!! Welcome to the team! We are so lucky to have you!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

    ReplyDelete
  4. Welcome to the team, and I must say, this is an awesome card with which to start! LOVE the chevron effect!!! And the star, too!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Congratulations on your DT assignment! Your talent is endless and is guaranteed to inspire others :)

    Fabulous DT debut card! I'm sure that Lesley is nodding her head in approval, smiling from ear to ear, knowing that she picked the right person for this job....because you ROCK!

    Love the large 'chevrons' and the amazing effect of the black snowflake against the bold red, green & white color combo! The one wee pop of sparkle is perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Congratulations on the honor of joining the MM DT, Kristie! Lesley is so fortunate to have you on the team!! Your bright and cheery stripes and clean chalkboard make a stunning card!! Hugs, Darnell

    ReplyDelete
  7. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Kristie's on our team! And I LOVE your CLEAN chalkboard snowflake! Very kreative!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Congratulations ~~ our bright and cheery stripes and clean chalkboard make a stunning card! I love your fab card !
    Hugs, .
    Dottie

    ReplyDelete
  9. Congrats on being asked to be on the DT Christie! I love your blackboard snowflake! so creative!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Welcome to the team, we are so happy to have you. Love your clean card, I love the chalkboard snowflake.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Congrats, Kristie! You will be an amazing asset to this team...and yes, you sure do love making Christmas cards all year long!

    ReplyDelete
  12. You will make a wonderful addition to the MM Design Team - as today's card definitely shows. I'm heading over there to enter my first MM challenge.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Fabulous card Kristie!! Love the visual impact from your striped DP. And LOVE the idea of making the chalkboard in a snowflake shape - so creative! So glad you are joining the Merry Monday design team - welcome! Loll xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. Congratulations Kristie! So happy for you! Love your trendy card!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Congratulations Kristie. I look forward to seeing more of your great cards.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Congratulations Kristie!! You have so grown in your cards making an we are so proud that you started teaching us at StampNation!!! Love ya Sistah!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Congratulations Kristie!! And what a stunning card to kick it off with!! Your creations are always amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  18. So great to have you on the team, Kristie! Love your clean chalkboard card! The sentiment embossed on the snowflake die cut is brilliant!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Yay Kristie, congrats on being a new designer at Merry Monday. I so look forward to seeing your cards every week! Lesley made a great choice in you because you really do stick with it and your cards are always just fantastic!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Woohoo on the guest design spot! I love your bold, fun card Kristie!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Yay! Congratulations Krisite!! I love Merry Monday! And I love making Christmas cards year round too :) Your first card as DT member is amazing! Love the black snowflake!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Congratulations!!!! I think this challenge was designed for you and I'm so happy you have a permanent spot on their team! You have been my inspiration for making Christmas cards all year long.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Congratulations, Kristie! They're SO lucky to have such a sweet and talented designer on their team! I love this card - I have been itching for that cover plate for a while and I think you just sold me on it! Off to stick it on the wish list! Have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Congratulations Kristie! You are a perfect fit for the DT I think it is from your blog that I even knew of MM. Love your card and design this week ,nice work with the C plate. Congrats again.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Congratulations Kristie, so lovely to be designing along side you. I love your bold stripey card, and the chalkboard snowflake is a genius idea.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Congratulations, Kristie! You will be a fabulous addition. And way to start out your new DT term with a seriously amazing card! I LOVE it and am pinning it right this second.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Hi Kristie, a very big Welcome to the Design Team, fantastic to have you with us. I love that you used the Snowflake as a Chalkboard, great idea for your lovely CAS Holiday card.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Hi Kristie! So glad you have joined our Merry Monday team! Your cards are always amazing and this chalkboard snowflake is no different! I love that you made your chalkboard into a snowflake as it goes beautifully with your paper! Happy Holidays! :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. YAY, you make a perfect addition to the team ... WAY TO GO Kristie!!!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Congratulations on your DT position. I know you will do an incredible and inspiring job. Your first card is a stunner.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Congrats on the DT Kristie. Love your card with the chalkboard snowflake and bright stripe paper.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Congrats Kristie!!!! So excited for you and your card is just as exciting. Looking forward to seeing all of your inspiration.

    ReplyDelete

Your comments are much appreciated. Thank you!

Hugs,
Kristie