This week, Merry Monday's challenge is, well, challenging. The lovely Karren thought it would be a good idea to use newsprint in our Christmas Cards. What?!
But for some reason the challenge stuck in my mind. I mean, the best news ever came at Christmas, right? So I thought there was a link there, but I was absolutely positive that I didn't have the supplies to participate.
Wrong. The back of one of the old Stampin' Up DPs has this newsprint-y type on it and although it's almost physically painful to me that it's not about Christmas, the word glory is in there a few times!
I pulled out a Winnie&Walter set that I purchased late in the season last year and an old Hero Arts sentiment that I think looks like a headline.
Of course I had to put it on a red card (you know, black and white and 'read' all over!). Ah, sometimes I crack myself up!
Brilliant! And like your humour too!
ReplyDeleteLove your humor too Ardyth. Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I have been stumped by a few of the recent Merry Monday Challenges, including this one! Definitely a great take on "news"! Oh, and Happy Birthday to you, big sister!
ReplyDeleteOh Ardyth, this is a beautiful card! Love that sentiment and image. You met this challenge perfectly and cracked me up too. lol Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteFound out it was your birthday Ardyth, so I had to pop back on and wish you a very Happy Birthday!!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove that challenge, but it looks like I won't be able to make a card for it - love yours!
ReplyDeleteAnd lets not forget your birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ardyth! Many more and I am looking forward to many more years of inspiration from you. Stay happy and healthy and keep crafting;)
All the best, Cornelia
Lovely card and a great new Challenge! LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Ardyth. I think you solved the dilemma very well. You are proclaiming the "Good News" even if the newsprint doesn't say so.
ReplyDeleteHi Ardyth, love what you have done with this card :) and I'm will you on that the challenge was challenging! Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs Andrea -GD Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY mf! While I sent you a card because of the quickness [not] of snail mail, you will get it late :( -- Meanwhile, enjoy your day!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous! just pops out at you, a sure fire winner I think! x
ReplyDeleteOKAY! This has to be the winner. Just look at those clean lines and the red is the perfect compliment. And, after all, it was, and is, the best news, ever.
ReplyDeleteStunning Ardyth...just one of the most beautiful cards ever!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenge, Ardyth! I couldn't help but notice a virtual party swirling around in the cyber world today - happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and great sense of humor. And I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday from a MN loyal follower. I hope your day was wonderful. Oh, and thank you for all your inspiration to us card makers. Love, love your work.
ReplyDeleteStunning and it says it all! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love this card. Beautiful in its simplicity but it has mega impact.
ReplyDeleteArdyth, I love your card! This stamp set is amazing and the sentiment so powerful! Great way to use the newsprint! XX
ReplyDeleteYou've nailed this challenge, Ardyth! Truly the best news of all! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDelete...black & whtie and 'read' all over...you crack me up pal!
ReplyDeleteTough challenge - newsprint in a Christmas card! But, you nailed it! Love how the red base makes everything pop!
I'm glad you overcame the challenge to come up with this beautiful card, Ardyth. It looks so crisp and clean and a great use of the newsprint. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteSo so COOL!!
ReplyDeleteMust admit the 'Greatest story ever told' did pass through my brain when I saw this challenge! Your central panel is so understated. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Ardyth ... you've 'said' it all perfectly! Bisous, Anita :)
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