Sunday, May 10, 2015

Muse - times two!!

 

I am so happy to be playing along with Vicki Dutcher today - she's a fabulous Muse and I think her card design this week is really fabulous, too!
 
Bright, cheerful colors along with that big, bold, black = happy!

For Vicki, and Muse #116, I played with the colors in a sweet little SSS die on the last little bit of linen CS from Anita!  40 for a special someone, and lots of black for the occasion! 

Inside sentiment:  "If your arthritis, sciatica, and bunions will allow for it!"

OH!!! Have you heard there is a new Muse in town?  Hmmm?  If not, you should visit Muse: Christmas Visions!  Kimberly Wiener has the inaugural Christmas card - oh it is a beauty!


I think this will be a fantastic way to build a super stash of 2015 Christmas cards.  Here is my first of many - I used several layers of ink - Peacock feathers D.I., and Navy for stamping this Hero Arts stamps - [inaugural use] that I purposely left a bit blotchy to mimic Kimberly's water-coloring.  I then added a gold color-blocked background, and gold embossed my sentiment... hope you like it Kimberly!!



Congrats, Ardyth, on your second fantastic challenge... I may be a bit partial =]

Muse: ChristmasVisions


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24 comments:

  1. Jenni's JemsMay 10, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Wow two gorgeous cards Michele love them both ! x

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  2. Sazzle DazzleMay 10, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Both cards outstanding Michele!
    You rock muse every time!
    Love'em!x

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  3. Tenia NelsonMay 10, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Awesome cards, Miss Lady!!

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  4. Chriss BlagraveMay 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Love how you worked the colours from Kimberly's card! Beautiful and unique!

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  5. Chriss BlagraveMay 10, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Forgot to say how I love the Muse card from Vickie too! Love those teensy triangles :)

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  6. ArdythMay 10, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    You be as partial as you like, my friend! LOL! So glad you played along!

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  7. Betty J SchaubMay 10, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Like them all. The tree is my favorite.

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  8. JoyceMay 10, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Two stunning and gorgeous cards today. Love them both.

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  9. ~amy~May 10, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Still chuckling after reading what the interior of card one says....you're hilarious!

    I love how you were inspired by Kimberly's card...gorgeous.

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  10. Lisa EltonMay 10, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    You did a fabulous job with both cards for both challenges!! Love that little bird perched on the teeny branch! Hope you enjoyed a Happy Mother's Day!

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  11. wienerhoneymoonersMay 10, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Lovely and JOY oh JOY to have you join in the MUSE inaugural...LOVE the first card and the message too...(as I chuckle, and chortle) Lovely scene on the MUSE CV card,. AB FAB to have you join in!

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  12. IngridMay 11, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    Great cards - I love that gold paper on the Christmas one behind your main panel. Such a wonderful layout and piece. :)

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  13. Petra SwartMay 11, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Love your great 40th card, Michelle!! The little triangles are so cute and I love the colours you've chosen to go with all the B&W. Cute sentiment!!!
    Your X-mas card is lovely!!! The blue and gold is beautiful and I love the lo of the card!!!
    Have a great week!!!

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  14. Kristie GouletMay 11, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Two great cards, Michele! Love them both. :) Hope you had a blessed Mother's Day!

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  15. Cat CraigMay 11, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Loving the square cards Michele. Your first muse colors are perfect and I can see the muse. Your Christmas card's muted look is fab.

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  16. MargaretMay 11, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Great take on both Muse cards.

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  17. BrendaMay 11, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Love your take on Vicki's card Michele! Vicki's card is amazing but so is yours. It's fun and I love the sentiments you used. Fun and festive, isn't that what birthday cards are all about?! I also love, love your take on Kimberly's card, I would have never thought to go in that direction and I'm loving it! I want to play along with this one, but not sure if I will get it done by the closing time. Haven't even been in my room in a long, long time. Feels like forever. lol Hugs, Brenda

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  18. Kim HegginsMay 11, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Two fabulous and beautiful cards Michele...love them both!

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  19. GretaMay 11, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Oh wow--your cards are wonderful!

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  20. DeeptiMay 12, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Fabulous CASEing!

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  21. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Michele, I love them both, but your solitary bird in the birch trees stole my heart! I absolutely love the stillness and contemplation it conveys, and that muted colouring makes it all the more dramatic!

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  22. BobbyMay 12, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    It's a little early for my birthday, Michele. lol Love the card. Uh, both cards. I thought I had that tree stamp but I guess not. Love it though. Something else to borrow.

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  23. PamMay 12, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Love both of these, Michele!

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  24. Anita in FranceMay 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Graphic and gorgeous and fun, Michele ... and oh my, the rich blues and gold is just stunning! Need more paper?? Hugs, Anita :)

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