Monochromatic New Year Challenge

Hello Everyone.  Here we all are at the start of a brand New Year, so I'd like to wish you all Happiness, Peace and Contentment, but most of all a Healthy New Year.
Just before Christmas I won the November Challenge over at Country View Challenges and was absolutely delighted.  But as November's winner,  I was asked to do the Guest Designer Spot for their January Challenge ' Monochromatic '  and of course I was so honoured at being given a chance, no way could I refuse.  They have a wonderful DT, so why not take up this first Challenge of 2014.  The Country View Crafts are one of the best stockists for keeping in stock most of the things us crafters need, and they also offer a great service. so please pay them a visit if you have not already done so.

Now on to my card..  It is an 8X8  White card, layered and matted with black linen card.  My design  was started with my Tonic Verso die set called  Decorative Bows and from there I knew I wanted corners, and used a Joycraft corner die,  my sentiment could be meant for me really,  because I firmly believe that Nothing ventured ,Nothing gained. The scalloped edging at the foot of the card was made again from a tonic punch and I added black ric-rac braid along the top edge.  The tiny white roses were made using the Cheery Lynn medium rose strip, with leaves using the Dancing leaves die from Penny Black. A large silky crush bow to finish it off and my card was finished.   So why not join in this wonderful challenge as your first of 2014.    Hugs Rita xxxx