Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Altenew Inspiration Challenge: Places abroad!

I am a huge fan of Altenew - I wish I could have every little thing in their entire shop ... alas, I cannot!  I was very happy, however to acquire the Wild Hibiscus set this week, along with four sets of the Mini Crisp Ink sets! - FOUR!

Today, in her video,  Therese Calvird used both the Crisp Inks, and the very set I'd just received!  Serendipitous, right?

Altenew is taking us to France with this month's Places Abroad theme ... take a peek at the inspiration photo:

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Theme: From Places Abroad - France!
 
The lovely trio of colors, gives me license to use a bit more of the Olivia Collection of Anna Griffin papers, a panel of Old Olive from S.U.,  and the precision of those gorgeous trimmed hedges that only a die can give ... all rolls into this:
 
I'm sure you recognize Label Love, right?  Also used:  Four Scoops ink minis
 

I've had so much fun playing with the Wild Hibiscus set today ... even had a bit of extra inspiration from my good old Crate & Barrel catalogue ... IG anyone? 
 
=]  Michele
 
 

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23 comments:

  1. RahmatMarch 1, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful card Michelle, love the olive panel with the pattern paper label, and the flower is a beauty!

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  2. Lisa EltonMarch 1, 2016 at 10:08 PM

    Beautifully done Michele!! Your hibiscus is lovely and delicate!!

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  3. ~amy~March 1, 2016 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful!

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  4. Cat CraigMarch 1, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    Lovely card, perfect take on the inspiration.

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  5. SuchiMarch 2, 2016 at 12:31 AM

    Wow!!! Perfect interpretation..and beautiful card Michele! :)
    Suchi xx

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  6. lostinpaperMarch 2, 2016 at 2:14 AM

    Look at you go GF, Serendipitous alright! Love your floating flower and the background paper is a perfect maze, maybe we could meet in the Loire for a wine next time I am there....?

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  7. Kristie GouletMarch 2, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    This is awesome, Michele! Such a great take on the inspiration photo!

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  8. BobbyMarch 2, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    Every detail speaks to the inspiration photo, Michele. I love how you've colored your hibiscus. That Four Scoops is a new mini set to me and I'll be adding it to my others.

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  9. Marika March 2, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Love this Michele! So beautiful!

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  10. Barb GhigMarch 2, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Fabulous take on the challenge, Michele! Lucky you to get this gorgeous stamp set just in time, and I'm loving the pattern inside the aperture! Beautiful card!!!

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  11. Kay MillerMarch 2, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Well that is just as pretty as it can be! Beautiful flower and I love the colors!

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  12. Leigh PennerMarch 2, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    Oh, this is beautiful, Michele! Wonderful take on the inspiration photo!

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  13. JoyceMarch 2, 2016 at 3:34 PM

    Gorgeous card, Michele. Wonderful design and I can absolutely see how you were inspired.

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  14. TKMarch 2, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    What a great card with those beautiful colors! Also congrats on the new purchases - it's always fun to get something new :o)

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  15. SharronMarch 3, 2016 at 12:27 AM

    Fabulous take on the inspiration photo! Love those colors and so glad you have the new inks to play with. Your did a beautiful job with your hibiscus.

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  16. Daria G.March 3, 2016 at 3:56 AM

    WOW! so unsusal and intresting take on a scketch!

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  17. Anita in FranceMarch 3, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    Une carte elegante et jolie, Michele ... la beauté de cette fleur douce et delicate est super avec la teinte du fond verte foncée. Magnifique, mon amie! (Had to be in French considering the theme!!) Hugs, Anita :)

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  18. Petra SwartMarch 3, 2016 at 4:37 AM

    Love that beautiful hibiscus against the green and pink bg, Michele!!! You have done a great job with the colouring of the flower!!! A beautiful card!!!!
    Have a great day!!!
    Hugz

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  19. Joan BMarch 3, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    beautiful card. I wouldn't have known what to do with that inspiration photo but you made it work!

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  20. Dana MMarch 3, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful card Michele! You perfectly captured the inspiration photo. Fabulous coloring of the hibiscus.

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  21. Nora NollMarch 3, 2016 at 7:05 PM

    This is so pretty!! I saw this challenge and hadn't a clue as to what to do. You captured this photo fabulously!!

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  22. NehaMarch 14, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Simply divine! Totally in love with this!

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  23. cmMarch 16, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    Your wild hibiscus is gorgeous, especially paired with the pretty papers and sentiment. Feeling another swoon coming on...
    Hugs~c

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