Why, yes, that is the Avery Elle Beautiful Bow once again ... this time I am celebrating it in high style! [My darling Scottish friend, Jenni, dared me to put on a masculine twist to this card ... there you go, Jenni. I think I've managed it!]
At The Challenge we celebrate every single entry, every single week!! Consider this my personal invitation to you to enter your own version of our sketch ... no r.s.v.p. necessary, black tie optional! I'll bring the champagne!
Speaking of champagne: we have a wonderful guest this week: Valentyna Komisarenko who has created a gorgeous floral panel with our sketch - pop over to give her some love, please? And let the games begin! We have Shona Chambers with us all month long!!! [insert fireworks, and confetti here]!
=] Michele
gorgeous...love the classic black & white with pops of gold.
ReplyDeleteLove this "tuxedo"...great interpretation of the sketch!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever :)
Very elegant and clever!
ReplyDeleteThat bow is gorgeous and this card is a CAS beauty x
ReplyDeleteThis is SO wicked cool! As a fellow lover of all things sketch-related, I can say that you certainly seem to be inspired! Love the smattering of sparkle!
ReplyDeleteOooh.. black and white and a bow tie... that means a fancy dinner, right? :)
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous and shows that I am right to lust after that set. It's on my wish list so I will get my hands on it eventually. Your card takes that sketch from interesting to Oh Holy Batman WOW! Or should that be Bruce Wayne? Either way fabulous creation!
ReplyDeleteTotally cool!! I LOVE the black and white color scheme and your interpretation of the sketch. Oh so clever!!
ReplyDeleteOh Michele,my friend I think you met my challenge and more with this gorgeous card!!It is so dashing and debonair that forget the champagne ....this calls for a vodka Martini shaken not stirred 007 style!!!!! ;-) x
ReplyDeleteGreat card! And I believe you met the challenge (from the challenge and from your friend)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous take on the sketch Michele, WOWZA!! This is masculine, elegant and I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Michele, You did managed to make this card be masculine and elegant. Love the idea of tiny gold details , and BOW, yes, it is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for champagne and lovely words! Really appreciate it :)
Ok, I love your spin on this sketch in this stunning back and white! WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely meet all the criteria! Love the stunning, chic design with a masculine flair!
ReplyDeleteLove your masculine taken on the sketch! I didn't buy that set but now I regret it!!!
ReplyDeleteHah! Once I made to your blog before you published something new!! You're so super creative and productive! I'll be back very soon! ;)
ReplyDeletePerfect take on the sketch, Michele!!! Great masculine design. :)
ReplyDeleteWell that is just fabulous Michele!! I love the bow in black! So classy and elegant and yes, masculine too!
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring that bow stamp from AE for all too long. Your card is fantastic, and I love the repeating play of black and white all through your card. Just a delight to look at.
ReplyDeleteSo classy, Michele. Love the shirt tucks and buttons, and that bow it fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLet me get out my formal! Wow! Wonderfully elegant and classy, Michele!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome and elegant beyond words!!! Love the black and white and I think you are a pro!!! Have a wonderful week!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool and striking!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing this Avery Elle bow everywhere.....its so gorgeous!! I love the thin stripes it has. It stamps so perfectly and is so stylish. And I think you nailed using it in a masculine way. Those scored lines are so cool and love how you used the sketch. I'm so going to love being with you guys on The Challenge this month!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your card is so elegant and classy!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this gorgeous card, Michele! WOW! I really love the striped bow and your color combo is so elegant! Awesome take on the sketch...Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking very James Bond, Michele ... cool, crisp, stylish and elegant ... yum! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOne classy, eye-catching, head-turning card, with that 'tuxedo like' black-and-white combination! Handsome and striking! I read Anita's comment about James Bond...and now I'm distracted thinking about Bond...Anyway, your card is, indeed, yummy!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c