Saturday, March 7, 2015

Muse #107

Vicki Dutcher is our Muse this week, and she has really tested my paper matching abilities this time... I am awful at choosing papers - even when they are a collection!!

Thankfully, I've fallen in love with the collection of papers that were included in my SSS March Card Kit... ooo, la la! and Tah Da!


Thanks, Ms. Vicki for the true challenge this week!

While here, I wanted to share the card I made for my friend Dolores... do you recall the last card I made for my sweet friend?  You can revisit it here - I miss her so much... and totally dropped the ball with her birthday card this year!!!  Maybe I would be a good candidate for one of those planners??
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"... only a little late!"

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23 comments:

  1. BarbMarch 7, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Hi Michele! I struggle with using patterned papers too but you did a beautiful job creating that first card! Gorgeous design! And your second card is adorable - wonderful coloring on those sweet critters!

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  2. BobbyMarch 7, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    I'd say you chose your paper very well, Michele, and I love that you used the scallops on them. Those little creatures are so cute on the other one. They must be a new order. ;)

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  3. Happy DanceMarch 7, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Muse card gets an A+ from me. You did matchy-matchy perty darn well in my book. Nice take! And did you draw and paint those little critters????!!!! They are sooo cute. Your friend will not mind extending her bd celebration as soon as she sees this card, I'm sure. Waaay cute! Have a good weekend. Sending nice weather your way! Bev

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  4. Jen W.March 7, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    These both rock, Michele! I'm terrible at putting patterned papers together as well - takes me ages! You've rocked those ones though. And your little amigos are so cute and gorgeously coloured!!

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  5. cmMarch 7, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    I second Bev's comment: A+ (and a couple more +s) from me because you've paired papers like nobody's business. Gorgeous! As for those little critters: are those your own design? If so, once again, I'm bruising my chin with jaw-droppping awe! They are absolutely adorable, and the sentiment rocks! Your friend will absolutely love this, as do I! Yet another day-brightened, having visited your fabulous blog! Happy, happy!
    Hugs~c

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  6. Tenia NelsonMarch 7, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Awesome cards!!

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  7. Lisa EltonMarch 7, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Your MUSE card is GORGEOUS Michelle, LOVE it!! And those little critters are super cute!

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  8. SharronMarch 7, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    I think the combo of patterns looks great--love the scallops! And the second card is so adorable. Love those little critters and the fun sentiments!

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  9. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Oh, I am the queen of the late birthday card, Michele! I would be tickled pink to receive that pair of beautifully coloured racoons, no matter how late! I love your take on vicki's muse too! I am rubbish at picking papers, and despite your protests, I think your selection is perfect. You have instilled in me a love of yellow and grey!! I will need to try that combo out for myself. Soon. I hope!!! Xx

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  10. JoyceMarch 8, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    You did a great job of matching those papers, and I love how you've got a scalloped thing going on. And, those amigos are just adorable. I keep seeing them all over--I think of those little signs they have--they remind me of teleprompters, and make me smile every time.

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  11. Kristie GouletMarch 8, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Great use of the patterned papers and take on Vicki's card at Muse! Super cute birthday card for Dolores! More great coloring!

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  12. Michele K. HendersonMarch 8, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Michele, I love your pretty color patterns and this fun springtime in Paris feel! Great card!

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  13. BrendaMarch 8, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I struggle with pattern papers too Michele, wish I was good at them but I'm just not! lol I love your muse challenge card, so beautiful so elegant and so wonderful!! Your friend's birthday card is simply adorable! Love those critters with their signs, too cute!! Hugs, Brenda

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  14. donna mikasaMarch 8, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Wonderful use of patterned papers there. I especially love how "Paris" shows up so perfectly! And your second card...can you do a no line coloring tutorial??? Super cute sentiments, too!

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  15. Vicki DutcherMarch 8, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    You rocked mixing the patterns - I love the Paris one at the top - well done! Thanks so much for joining in at Muse!

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  16. Taunya ButlerMarch 8, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Well, Bonjour - your card is Tres bien!!! Love it very much - the scalloped edges was such a genius idea!! And your belated birthday card - well, those critters are Adorable and you friends heart will melt when she sees them!!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  17. lostinpaperMarch 8, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Can't see any 'matchy' matchy' problems from here, you chose the perfect papers and after looking at your second card it looks like I will have to go ME shopping again... Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. Tracey McNeelyMarch 8, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I love your take on Muse and you picked great papers and adore the bonjour! Oh a little Mama Elephant too? Sweet!

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  19. Cat CraigMarch 9, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Great take on the muse, and your critters are so cute.

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  20. ~amy~March 9, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Your Muse card is very ooo, la, la! I wanted to pick up that kit but I never get nearly the use out of them like I should...you rocked the challenge.

    oh my goodness, your second card...ADORABLE!

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  21. SuchiMarch 9, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    You nailed this card with those patterned papers Michele! A lovely card! ;)
    Cheers!
    Suchi xx

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  22. Colleen DietrichMarch 11, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Just beautiful! Love the mix of papers. You done good! ;)

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  23. Anita in FranceMarch 14, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Me and patterned papers ... 0/10, Michele ... you and patterned papers ... awesome ... et magnifique, mon amie! Le petit bonjour au millieu est tellement mignon! Sweet, sweet critters for Dolores ... she'll adore them ... and treasure them, belated or not! Hugs, Anita :)

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