Tuesday, November 10, 2015

CASEing Genius Challenge

CASEing one of Kelly's Geniuses was difficult ... after all, these ladies are exactly that: geniuses!  But I did want to join in the fun at Kelly's challenge, and do as Kelly does: spread the LOve!  There just happens to be one of them that shared a card for her Genius post that has haunted me ... until today. 

amy Tsuruta!  This one's for you, my genius friend!  Here is amy's gorgeous card:


... and here is my Christmas version of it:


... and a little close-up for a hidden bit of Joy!

Barb G. another one from the stash! 
MFT Hand-lettered Holiday sentiments
The purple paper is from the envelope of one of my birthday cards - repurposing is amy's thing, too!
 
Happy anniversary, Kelly!  Thanks for shining your light on so many of us!  Now ... you asked for a nominee?  I can't think of anyone who deserves the spotlight more than Lisa Elton of My Paper Tales!  Talented, sweet, generous, and have I mentioned her design skills?
 
[Why look at that!  Purple ... heading over to Time Out, too for their Christmas with purple/pink twist challenge 43!]
 
=]  Michele
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28 comments:

  1. sandieNovember 10, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Well, naturally I love this...purple and a skyline (I will forgive you that it is not London!!!). I love the subtle 'Joy' and the diagonal stripes....oh this could go into Just Us Girls too, they have a stripes challenge. Thanks for joining us at Time Out x

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  2. Susanne VargasNovember 10, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Very cool CASE! Love the modern, graphic feel to it and the non-traditional colors! Absolutely fantastic!

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  3. Nora NollNovember 10, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Oh Michele!! this looks awesome. I LOVE the way you created the "joy" in the background. Such a fabulous graphic Christmas card!!

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  4. lostinpaperNovember 10, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Great idea to create this into a Christmas card, especially love the colours (ie purple) that you chose Michele!

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  5. NancyNovember 10, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    What a great CASE and to change it to a Holiday card! Great job Michele!

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  6. Cat CraigNovember 10, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Fab!

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  7. Lisa EltonNovember 10, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    I would say the ghosts have left the building!! This is beautiful Michele, love the bit of sparkle and the lovely shade of purple!!

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  8. LynnNovember 10, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my goodness. This is beyond stunning Michele. Love, love, love! Thank you for playing with us at Time Out and thank you for my beautiful birthday card! xx

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  9. TKNovember 10, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    What a great CASE! Love that you up-cycled that pretty purple!

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  10. Barb GhigNovember 11, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    WOW! And I mean WOW, Michele! Such a striking card...I love your diagonal stripes and the purple background is stunning! A really amazing CASE of Amy's card!!!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Oooooh!! Purplicious!! Love that subtle, yet sparkly bit of joy snuck in there! Now I can't get Rhianna's song out of my head!! Just beautiful, Michele!!!

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  12. Petra SwartNovember 11, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Another beauty, Michele!!! Love your choice of colours to work with and the three tiny stars!!! You've done the sentiment so cleverly!!!
    Hugz

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  13. SusiNovember 11, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I am seriously crushing on that MFT Hand Lettered Holiday sentiment set - I'm currently using it everywhere! So when you put one of those sentiments together with one of my favourite (shopping) destinations (New York), you have pure GENIUS! :-) Love the card, Michele.

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  14. Tracey McNeelyNovember 11, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Gorgeous CASE of Amy Michele!

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  15. Kay MillerNovember 11, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Ooooh this must be the second purple one!! I love it! What a wonderful idea for a Christmas card! I love the sliver sentiment! Brilliant!!

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  16. Jenelle November 11, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I love the silver and purple together! Gorgeous! Thank you so much for the comment on my blog! The embossing folder I used is from the Fall Set from Sizzix.

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  17. JoyceNovember 11, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Wow, Michele. This is amazing and so very striking. Love that skyline and the subtle 'joy'. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.

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  18. SharronNovember 11, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Just WOW! Love how you used this design to make a very original Christmas card! The purple is so pretty and I love the silver for the sentiment.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    These are awesome!

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  20. Miriam PrantnerNovember 11, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    What a great take on Amy's card! Love this dressed up for Christmas, great job!

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  21. Anita in FranceNovember 11, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Cool, crisp, contemporary and so delicious, Michele ... such an eyecatching take on Amy's card! Delighted to have you playing along with us again at Time Out, my friend! Hugs, Anita :)

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  22. Kim HegginsNovember 11, 2015 at 3:59 PM

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  23. ~amy~November 11, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    awwwwwwww....I love how you were inspired! Your holiday version is wonderful! I will have to case your case so that I can send it to my boy♡

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  24. GerrinaNovember 12, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    It is beautiful in purple! Love the silver stripes on the background. Great Case! Thank you for taking the TIME OUT and joining us again!

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  25. Kelly LatevolaNovember 12, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Your Christmas take is gorgeous! I love that hidden joy, so sweet. I also love that purple. Look at you using colors like an old pro ;)

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  26. KaraNovember 13, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    great card! love how you caught the light in that second pic!

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  27. BobbyNovember 13, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    The skyline with a purple sky is so lovely, Michele, and then there's all that texture in the stripes.

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  28. cmNovember 17, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    An Amy-inspired card infused with you style and panache! Nothing shy of stunning! Love the shimmer...
    Hugs~c

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