Please scroll down for my Make It Monday DT post (it's a fun one!)
Well, true to form, we really are chilling out here in the UK with loads of snowfall over the weekend! A new challenge has opened over at Pollycrafts Monday and the lovely and uber talented Anita is challenging us to...
Chill Out!!
For my make, I just had to use chilled out Retro Chester!
He is so funky - I am in love with Chester!! I used the sketch over at Raise The Bar and papers from Cosmo Cricket's Social Club (25% off in Quixotic Paperie at the moment here!). I'm going to give this to one of my nephews - he is so funky too!
Check out the rest of the DT's chilled creations here!
I am entering my card into the following challenges:
- Simon Says Stamp - animal antics
- Catch The Bug - anything goes
- My Mum's Craft Shop - fab and funky!!
- Fussy and Fancy - polka dots
- Allsorts - free and easy
Very sweet Mary...dont let Steve know your'e in love with a monkey..lol..but Chester is the cutest isn't he...fabulous colouring, great card, your nephew will love it.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
what a FAB crad, great Hugs joyce
ReplyDeleteReally great card, lovely vibrant colours and I really like the musical note as a finishing touch. Enjoy your week Mary!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Mary! So cool and funky. Love the dps and the image.
ReplyDeleteWe have two feet of snow but luckily the temperature is back to -5 degrees after the -26 degrees we had during the weekend.
soo cute, what a sweet image and I love the papers
ReplyDeleteMary I love this card, so cute & WOW i love those gorgeous papers
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our FREE & EASY challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
Hugz Fleur xXx
Love this card, your colouring is perfection and the layout is perfect... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog
ReplyDeleteLove love this card Mary J, gorgeous layout love your colouring. Joey xx
ReplyDeleteMary J - I'm in total awe of how you do Chesters eyes. It's freakin' GENIUS!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card! Love the layout and the colours you've used. Awesome little music notes too. Black accents always looks fresh on a card - perfect for a male!!
Love, love. xo
oh wow Your colouring is just amazing,and that image is just so cute,and really love your super clean layouts,so effective love Cherylxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh I must get this image Mary - he's so perfect for lots of people I know! Your card with him is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTara x
Gosh...don't know how I got away from you site for so long. I have this darling character image and will save for inspiration to do a card. This is so so so cleverly done...love love the card. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Catch the Bug.
ReplyDeleteFab card, love the sweet little image and the papers and colour combos look great. Love the layout too.
ReplyDeleteLyndsey xx
ADORABLE!!! Love the stamp, your coloring and the awesome papers.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed, Beckie
A fabulous card. I love the retro papers and the treble clef and music note are fab. Do you mind me asking where you got them as I am always looking for music stuff for cards for hubby?
ReplyDeleteNikki x
so cute Mary! adorable coloring and creating!
ReplyDeletegreat card Mary
ReplyDeletehugs Sarah x
Chester is always a fan of mines but I still haven't had a chance to get him yet...LOL!
ReplyDeleteCute and chillin' out card...
Hope you are trying to stay warm....
Too cute Mary J!
ReplyDeleteXXX Heidy
This is so cute! Chester is adorable. I love the embellishments, they go perfectly!!!
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Chris
So cute! Love the colors and image and lay out! Wonderful job. Thanx for leaving such a sweet message on my blog. I finally made an appointment with the doctor on wednesday so hopefully he has some ideas on how to fix my hip :). Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteLove this Mary, cute image and great papers.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Fantastic card - I love the funky colours and how you've coloured Chester! Sheena xx
ReplyDeleteOMG...that is the cutest image. LOVE your card. Love the papers and layout!
ReplyDeleteHugs and smiles
fab card,love the papers and layout!
ReplyDeletethanks for playing with us at fussy and fancy this week
hugs
céline
Hi Mary, gorgeous card absolutely love those design papers and that cute image.
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Tamara
Great choice of image and another fabulous layout, love it!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Great image Mary and I love your papers and layout. Perfect as always!
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Hi Mary, love your fab card! The image is so perfect for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynsey x
Hi Mary, love your fab card! The image is so perfect for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynsey x
Fantastic card love the monkey.
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so stunning mary.i love chester and your bold colours are fantastic ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Super fun card! Love the musical notes..the perfect touch! that image is so cute!
ReplyDeleteGAH - chester the monkey again - love him! Beautiful coloring and awesome card design, Mary J!
ReplyDeleteThis is so stinkin' cute Mary J! You always make the most adorable cards with Chester. Fab coloring and pretty dp too.
ReplyDeleteLove your Chester cards Mary and this is fab! Great papers - perfectly retro!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your Chicken Soup card is brilliant! I love that image I'll have to get it! lol
Hugs Laurie xx
Love the great layout and papers on this card and Chester is so adorable.
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Denise xx
Wow, Mary. Your work always impresses. I love the color palette, your coloring and that paper is wonderful! So many great details!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary this is such a fun image and beautifully coloured. A great design and beautifully decorated on the inside too. Thanks for joining us at MMCS Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteDiane xx
Love your little retro Chester Mary J...he's perfect for this challenge theme :) Great colour combo.
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Great card Mary!! Fun little image and your colouring as always just adds the wow factor. Love the papers you have used and the fun little musical notes.
ReplyDeleteMichelle :o)
I totally am in love with this monkey! I have a friend who just does not "get" him, but I think he is just darling! Love your coloring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Catch the Bug this week!
Cheryl First
Bugaboo DT
Wowww Mary.... your card 'rocks!' Love Chester and his antics...
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Christine x
PS.... I've just made my first mini-card inspired by you... can you tell me where you get small envelopes from? I think mine measures 4 inches (largest circle nestie)... but wouldn't go in a 4 inch envelope! Would love you to email me the answer...
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Christine x
Beautiful card Mary, Chester really is too cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering our Free and Easy challenge for Allsorts this week and good luck!
Hugs Nicola xxx
trop fun avec des couleurs qui pétillent! trop sympa, biz
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally awesome card. Loving the layout. You rock. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic awesome card sweetie!!! LOVE IT!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Oh my word he is just tooo cute, LOVE your color combo and those added music notes are the perfect touch!!! FABBY card girl!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love the papers and your awesome coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis is freakin adorable! Love the bright colors, the little musical notes and I had to laugh when I saw the cassette player. Will your nephew even know what that is?
ReplyDeleteI think you must have the best paper collection on the planet! Your papers are always just so perfect and I definitely love the clean layout. Beautiful design as always
ReplyDeleteShelby
So cute! Adorable image! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us in our “Anything Goes” challenge at Catch The Bug! We hope to see you, again, next challenge! ~~Sammibug~~ Guest Designer For Bugaboo Stamps
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this card Mary J! It's totally fabulous! I'm gonna save it for inspiration later!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Arabella