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Make It Monday #190 - Plaid Background


I happen to have this stripes set from Papertrey that Ashley Cannon Newell uses so expertly in her card. The video is really helpful, too. I have tried before to make a plaid background, but never liked the result of it. This time its different, thanks to Ashley! 
I turned it into a Holiday card - what else, at this time of the year....



The die cuts are from Papertrey as well. I really love that silver glitter paper. I have been using it quite a bit, lately. 


I almost forgot - the little "cheer" is by Paper Smooches. And added two sequins.

I am also linking my card with Inkspirational
Colour me....! - although my turquoise looks kind of blue here...




By the way - there is still the Black Friday sale going on at STAMPlorations:


You may want to take advantage of it!


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Kim M said…
Oh Cornelia, your plaid turned out awesome! I love it and the colours you chose! Love that sparkly sentiment and stars too. Awesome! :-)
November 29, 2014 at 6:54 AM
aufspapiergebracht said…
Ganz toll ;))
LG Elisabeth
November 29, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Anita in France said…
That's such a cool plaid, Cornelia ... the colours are so gorgeous with the sparkly die cuts! Anita :)
November 29, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Nancy Penir said…
Cornelia your plaid is wonderful! I wish I had a shirt with this plaid! Your stars and glittery sentiment... perfection!
November 29, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Sherrie M. said…
Gorgeous card Cornelia! I think you mastered plaid with this one and what a great idea to use these challenge colors for a holiday card! Nicely done. Hope you are doing well. So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Thanks for playing along with Colour Me...! this week and hope you'll join us again soon! xoxo
November 29, 2014 at 6:10 PM
Susanne Vargas said…
Totally love your plaid background combined with the sparkly stars and sentiment! Refreshingly different holiday card!
November 29, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Bobby said…
You did a terrific job with your plaid, Cornelia! That glittery word die sets it off perfectly.
November 29, 2014 at 9:40 PM
Shery Russ said…
Great stamping, Cornelia! I thought it was PP at first. So impressive!
November 29, 2014 at 10:00 PM
hellerlittle said…
ich wünsche dir einen schönen 1. Advent und eine ruhige Weihnachtszeit!!!
Deine Karte ist wie immer fantastisch... tolle Farben !!!
LG hellerlittle
November 30, 2014 at 4:49 AM
Deepti said…
This is amazing :) Love the plaid BG
November 30, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Neets B said…
What a fab idea to turn these colours into a plaid design, it works brilliantly. And paired with the silver too, yummy! Thanks for sharing at Colour Me...!

Anita x (Guest Designer)
November 30, 2014 at 6:31 PM
Jennifer said…
Gorgeous plaid and card. I adore the colors you have chosen.
November 30, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said…
I love your funky plaid design Cornelia and the silver stars and holiday die cut are the perfect accompaniment. Great use of this week's challenge colours - thanks so much for joining us over at Colour Me...! this week.
December 1, 2014 at 5:04 AM
Rosmarie said…
Diese Karte fasziniert mich total!!
December 1, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Claire Broadwater said…
Cornelia, I LOVE your plaid!!!!! It is gorgeous in these colors! Thank you for joining us at Colour Me...! this week! XX
December 1, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Monika Reeck said…
Your stamping a Plaid Background is awesome I was thinking it was a DP that we can buy....two thumbs up dear Cornelia...great result and adorable card with that glitter...hugs, Monika (PS just walk around your blog and steal to look at the video from Ashley :) )
December 9, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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