Sunday, October 11, 2015

Muse #136 - Joan Bardee

Just when I didn't think I'd get the time to make a card for our Muse challenge this week - Presto!  I did it!

Here is J.B.'s gorgeous Muse card:

Believe it or not, I actually found a piece of water-colored paper in my stash ... I could hardly believe it was so close to the beauty of a background Joan created ... see what you think:

 
This is a favorite fern from Memory Box - add a simple navy die cut word [SSS] and a layer of white and, phew!  I made it!
 
Hope that you have a few extra moments to be inspired by Joan's beauty today, too!  See you in the gallery!
 
=]  Michele

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28 comments:

  1. ArdythOctober 11, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Gorgeous! Love how you swapped out some of the elements!

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  2. Jenni's JemsOctober 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Wow that was sooo handy don't you just love it when that happens??? I won't be able to join in this week as we are away for a few days but I'm sure I can manage to vote.... ;) x

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  3. Chriss BlagraveOctober 11, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    How genius is this card! Very! Love how you pulled in the different elements!

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  4. Joan BOctober 11, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    this is seriously just a little gem. love it so much!!

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  5. Dena JOctober 11, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    This is fabulous! I love the watercolor and using the die was genius!

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  6. Berina RGAOctober 11, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful card.. Love the fern leaf.. Nice idea.
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  7. HussenaOctober 11, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Gorgeous card ....I totally love your take on the inspiration...you have captured the details so well 😊

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  8. Miriam PrantnerOctober 11, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the placement of the die cut and the blue sentiment.

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  9. Lisa EltonOctober 11, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Very pretty Michele!! That is an awesome fern!

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  10. TKOctober 12, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    Beautiful blending, nice fern die.

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  11. HannelieOctober 12, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    How lucky can you be!!!
    You used that BG in a fabulous way Michele!

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  12. sandieOctober 12, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Totally gorgeous, what a fabulous design, great take on Joan's card x

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  13. lostinpaperOctober 12, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    So wonderful Michele, love love love your take on the Muse!

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  14. MarionOctober 12, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    Wow! Looks amazing Michele :)

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  15. SuchiOctober 12, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    Such a brilliant card Michele...totally adore it! :)
    Suchi xx

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  16. My Card Attic: HazelOctober 12, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Love that colourful background Michelle! And your take on the muse card is spot on! Have a lovely week my friend! Hazel xx

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  17. Kristie GouletOctober 12, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Such a gorgeous card, Michele. Love that die cut!

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  18. Barb GhigOctober 12, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS card, Michele! I love how you popped out the water colored die cut and angled it on this card...so much impact! Beautiful water coloring, too! Fabulous take on Joan's Muse card!

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  19. Maria RodriguezOctober 12, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my gosh!! the piece of water color paper you found is just amazing, what luck!!! And your card is gorgeous, how lovely that fern die cut looks, great idea to use the negative of it. Love it Michele.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  20. Kay MillerOctober 12, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Eeeek! This is fabulous!! Love that watercoloring!!

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  21. Leigh PennerOctober 12, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Oh, I love this!

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  22. Cat CraigOctober 12, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Okay, just put it in an envelope and mail it to me already...lol. GORGEOUS I love your take on the muse.

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  23. ~amy~October 12, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Perfect!

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  24. Anita in FranceOctober 13, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, Michele ... and did I say beautiful?! Hugs, Anita :)

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  25. SharronOctober 13, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Wow, watercoloring--and another gorgeous card! Love the die cut and the 'hello' done in the perfect blue!! I think I need to CASE this!!!

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  26. Valentyna KomisarenkoOctober 14, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Gorgeous watercoloring and fern (!!! - Memory Box?) - beautiful interpretation of Muse card.

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  27. cmOctober 21, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    So lovely! I loved it with the first viewing; love it even more as a 'second' (or rather, fourth!) helping...
    Hugs~c

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  28. BobbyOctober 24, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    It was meant to be, Michele.

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