Friday, February 13, 2015

Fusion Challenge: Orange, Teal, Brown

By now you know I love orange... it is cheerful, bright, and stunning on a card.  So imagine my delight when I received the newest challenge announcement from Fusion!  Voila:
 
 To the craft-cave!! and Bob's your Uncle:

Combine one awesome chocolate brown hounds-tooth from a very awesome friend in TX -thank you Chriss - with a bit of fantastic orange design paper, and a Technique Tuesday few sentiments that couldn't be more true... let's go indeed... and that is how I was inspired by this beautiful photo.

You have to know there will be second helpings, right?

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day everyone - we'll be snuggling for sure with the sub zero temps we're having here in Michigan... no complaints from me! =]
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22 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Wowzers Michele, what a great guy card!! Love the houndstooth and the orange I see peeking out form the inside! Have a great weekend ;)

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  2. BrendaFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Wow Michele, this card is stunning! I love the color combo and oh man, do I love that houndstooth paper as well as the chevron paper. You did a great job with the using the colors from the inspirations photo and I love your take on the sketch. We are right there with you on the snuggling up for the Valentine weekend here in Central PA, baby it's cold outside!!! Have a fabulous Valentine Michele!! Hugs, Brenda

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  3. SmilynStefFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Love that you incorporated the books into your design ... so glad you joined us at Fusion Card Challenge.

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  4. Kim HegginsFebruary 14, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Amazing card...just love orange and brown together and what a fabulous cad for a guy. Just perfect.

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  5. Kristie GouletFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Great use of orange and brown, Michele! Perfect for a masculine card. Have a great Valentine's Day and enjoy those snuggles! xoxo

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  6. ~amy~February 14, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Oh yes, this is perfect! I'm a fan of orange too!

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  7. BobbyFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Love the card, Michele. You know you had me at houndstooth. I still haven't used your snippet but I'm thinking. ;) I'm glad you'll be snuggling. It's more like hibernating in this house. By that I mean my husband will no doubt be watching tv/sleeping on the couch all weekend.

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  8. Happy DanceFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    mmmm....houndstooth....orange... What a cool card, Michele! And if you decide to travel around "our" lake this summer, do stop in for a day of crafting!! Love that airplane image; I can just see little ones riding around the house in it (and fighting over 'turns'!) Love this card. Happy Valentine's Day. Bev

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  9. Jenni's JemsFebruary 14, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Love this the background makes the rest just pop ! x

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  10. Leigh PennerFebruary 14, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Oh, I love that quote and your card!

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  11. lostinpaperFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Such a funky combo of colours and patterns, lovin' that Retro feel!

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  12. Chriss BlagraveFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Incorporating the books, brilliant, and I see the wood peeking on the edges of that retro funky plane! Great interpretation of the sketch and use of wonderful orange! Love :)
    Keep warm!

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  13. Julia AstonFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Great mix of patterns and lovely sentiments on this super masculine card! Thanks for joining us in the Fusion Challenge!

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  14. Keep It Sweet and SimpleFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Really terrific, striking card.
    Caroline xxx

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  15. donna mikasaFebruary 15, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Such a handsome card! Love the pop of orange there!

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  16. MarybethFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Great take on the sketch Michele! The background reminds me of the See’s Candy wrap and I used it on a card before :)

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  17. Anita in FranceFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    So clever, Michele ... and fabulous ... you've picked out the colours so beautifully ... such a wonderful guy card! Hope you're staying warm and cosy! Anita :)

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  18. wienerhoneymoonersFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Wonderful, I see you did 2 FUSIONS, YAY, I LOVE the bright colors, with a tealish blue and orange, POW colors are great!! Thanks for joining us at FUSION!!!!!

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  19. Taunya ButlerFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Oh my, awesome and so cleverly done!!! Starting to actually like this color scheme!!! Great work!!

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  20. cmFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Gasp! Again, I'm rendered *nearly* speechless with your capacity to translate the Fusion inspiration into 'this' amazing, clever, unique, inspired card! From the plane. Visual harmony to the max!
    Hugs~c

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  21. Jeanne J. February 25, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful card Michele! I love the mix of pattern paper and wonderful sentiment!

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  22. Michelle LuptonFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Great masculine card! Thanks so much for joining us at Fusion Challenge :)

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