I am beyond excited that the girls over at A La Card Monkey asked me to be a guest designer! During a recent challenge they picked my card as one of their favorites. It was such a compliment because although I play along with many challenges, my cards have never been picked as a winner (I did win once in a random pick though). There is some serious talent out there so it's not like I ever expected to win. So imagine my surprise! And it was on a site with monkeys! It was meant to be!
The challenge was to create an Autumn themed card using this sketch as a guide:
Started with textured orange cardstock I scored from a yard sale.
Layered striped paper & leaf paper which are both from a Me & My Big Ideas specialty cardstock stack.
The monkey is a Dustin Pike digital stamp that I colored. It's mounted on green then purple paper.
Buttons were added from the stash I had saved from all those new shirts over the years!
I had lots of fun making this card and would like to thank Terry and Shirley for the opportunity!
Thanks for swinging by!
For anyone visiting... it was a coincidence that my 'Made by Mary' stamp which I bought on Etsy matched this background and the one used at A La Card Monkey. :o) The happy critter gets around!
ReplyDeletethat's so exciting! congratulations. :)
ReplyDeleteMary, you card is cute... I just love that Happy Monkey Stamp! That Monkey does get around. lol Thank you so much for being Guest Designer on A La Card Monkey. I just have one favor to ask, Terry is gone on Vacation all week and I chould really use some help leaving comments on the cards... if you have time, that would be Sweet!
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Shirley DT
You've certainly captured the Autumn colours Mary. That monkey looks like he's been very busy..so cute.
ReplyDeleteThat monkey from Dustin is cute, You did a great job on your card, from another GD at A La Card Monkey.
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