Saturday, January 31, 2015

Merry Monday #143: Joy to the World!

Hello, friends!  I'm so happy I was able to squeak in some crafty time today in order to play along with the current Merry Monday Challenge #143: {Carollers/Music}. 


This challenge is right up my alley since I LOVE to sing and I've been Christmas carolling, too (and I highly recommend it!)!   I also just happen to have the perfect stamp for such an occasion...the "Carolers" set by Clearly Wordsworth.

Here is my clean and simple Christmas card depicting one of my favorite Christmas carols!


 Here is the message on the inside of the card:


Be sure to check out the pool of entries and the Design Team cards this week at Merry Monday...you will definitely find a wide variety of inspiration there!

Before I go, I also wanted to share an updated photo.  A few of you have mentioned to me that you liked my new profile head shot.  (Thanks for that!)  My brother-in-law, a photographer, recently took my picture over the Christmas holidays and I was pleasantly surprised that I liked it! (I am my own toughest critic when it comes to photos.)  I realized my last profile picture was about five years old, so here is the updated version of "me."  


As always, thanks for stopping by!
Judy

18 comments:

  1. Your card is just adorable Judy!! That image of the carolers is so cute! Colored so perfectly too! What a beautiful photo of you too!

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  2. I can just see you caroling, Judy! I wish I lived nearby so I could hear you! Your sweet card, with your personal story, is just perfect for the challenge!! And I agree with everyone, I love your new and updated photo!! Hugs, Darnell

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  3. This image is so adorable and I love that you've colored them with bright and cheerful colors. Fabulous card and a fabulous photo!

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  4. Your photo is gorgeous and no wonder your happy with it!! I need to update my one but need to find a photographer with special effect skills to get me looking half decent....... Such a sweet image on your card, you can almost hear them singing!!

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  5. Love your card, Judy! And, what a gorgeous photo of you. You look younger than you did in your last photo!!!

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  6. BEAUTIFUL photo of a BEAUTIFUL woman!! Well done you!! Feels so nice when there's a nice photo, doesn't it?! And your card...LOVE it!!!! Those little carolers are darling. Going to head over to CW to check out their selection in a sec. Amazing card. Bev

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  7. I'm off to shop for that stamp - LOVE it! I love how CAS your card is too!

    You should be happy with your photo - you look gorgeous! Love your hair!

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  8. Such a cute card! And look at you...beautiful! :)

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  9. That's one of my favorite Christmas carols too and I LOVE this image and the way you've framed it! Lookin' good! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  10. Those are super fun carolers, I like this CAS style that works so well with that stamp. Wonderful new photo, mine is from 12 years ago!

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  11. This is so adorable. What a cute scene of carolers. I have never actually seen real carolers in real life, but this is what I imagine they would look like. As I told you before, I really like your new photo, and it is nice to see a larger version as well.

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  12. Gorgeous photo, and I love that carolers stamp!

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  13. Hi Judy,
    Your card is gorgeous & you are stunning! Have a great day

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  14. Such a charming Christmas card, Judy! Beautiful coloring and I love the embossed border!
    Love your updated photo, too! It's a really great shot of you...so natural, and you look happy! It doesn't get better than that :)

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  15. Those little carolers are adorable and that frame is perfect! Love your new picture - you look fabulous! And I'm with you - a photo of myself that I actually like is a pretty rare thing...

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  16. Big congrats on your HM at Merry Monday, Judy! The carolers are adorable and love the continuation of the sentiment to the inside of the card. Beautiful joy-filled photo!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy