Thursday, April 28, 2016

CAS[E] this Sketch #170

Hannelie Bester is our sketch artist this week - it is bold, fantastic, and oh so fun - just like I imagine its creator to be!



I couldn't help using another of the Altenew Beautiful Day flowers I created while I had my hot little hands on Bobby's stamps!  This time I also used her inks!

For CTS #170:

My panels were cut from a 4.25 x 5.5 inch panel of Fog cardstock, then cut to mimic Hannelie's sketch.  I opted to use an MFT die to
add faux stitched lines on the upper panels, and to the card base to form the other panels.
 
OH I do LOve grey, plus any other color!
 
I  hope I have inspired you in some little way to play along with us at CAS[E] this Sketch this week! 
 
I'm off to check on my team-mates cards!  You should come along!  I cannot wait to see the card that inspired Hannelie's sketch -  oh no, I try really hard not to peek at any of their cards until after I post mine - are you surprised?
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
=]  Michele
 
 

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30 comments:

  1. Leigh PennerApril 28, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    Oh, this is gorgeous, Michele! I love that beautiful bloom and the stitched lines on your background panel! Fabulous take on the sketch!

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  2. Jenni's JemsApril 28, 2016 at 11:01 AM

    I just soooo love this I think the faux stitching finishes it perfectly!!!!xx

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  3. Jenni's JemsApril 28, 2016 at 11:01 AM

    I just soooo love this I think the faux stitching finishes it perfectly!!!!xx

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  4. SusiApril 28, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Fab idea to use the stitched dies to re-create the sketch lines in the challenge. It's a great backdrop to this beautiful purple flower, which goes beautifully with the touches of grey on your card, Michele. Love it!

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  5. cmApril 28, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    My sweet, awesome friend: time for some serious catching up in your feasts-for-the-eyes gallery! Breath-taken-away with your gorgeous Beautiful Day bloom; the grey/purple/green combination, the placement, the faux stitching...in awe! This set, along with a couple others, have joined my collection! Yahoooo! Found a 'local' craft supply gal who can order them and I can pick them up when we visit the big city! How cool is that! Love your card AND you!!
    Hugs~c

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  6. NancyApril 28, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    I had to come over from CASE to tell you how much I love your card Michelle! Great job with that sketch! Take care!

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  7. donna mikasaApril 28, 2016 at 4:48 PM

    Yay for MFT's stitched line dies! And that gorgeous bloom is the perfect touch!

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  8. Tracey McNeelyApril 28, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Michele gorgeous card and your stitched dies worked perfectly for the sketch! Love that outline bloom, perfectly purpled!

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  9. Jeanne J. April 28, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    So sophisticated and beautiful Michele!

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  10. Kristie GouletApril 28, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    So beautiful, Michele! Love that bloom and purple. These are my high school colors. :) Love those stitched lines too.

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  11. PattiApril 28, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    This is stunning! I love love love the Altenew flower stamps!! and you have colored yours perfectly!! The stitched lines are the perfect touch!

    Patti

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  12. Karen B.April 28, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    Wow os this ever gorgeous!

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  13. Lisa EltonApril 28, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Oh boy!!! This, my sweet friend, is outstanding!! Gorgeousness I tell ya!!

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  14. Barb GhigApril 28, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    Well, you have certainly inspired me to play along, Michele! I love your details on the bloom and leaves so much, and that you chose 'Fog' cardstock for your upper panel! Stunning card...WOW!

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  15. SharronApril 28, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    So gorgeous! Love the color and your faux stitching!

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  16. AileenApril 28, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    Stunning Michele, love your flower and your fantastic line markings which we are all off to try out.

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  17. DarnellApril 29, 2016 at 12:31 AM

    You've turned an odd sketch into a thing of beauty, Michele! This design reminds me of vintage and much-adored hand-embroidered pillowcases of long ago! The kind that smelled of long afternoons hanging in the sunshine on the clothesline, layered with the smell of the ironing board. Hugs, Darnell

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  18. paperkicksApril 29, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the soft colors and the soft texture to reflect the sketch. Wonderful!!

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  19. Cornelia (fun stamping)April 29, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    I definitely want to play along with CASE this sketch this week - your card is truly inspiring! So elegant! I am sure I won't manage to do elegant, just not me, ha ha!

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  20. LeAnneApril 29, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    This is gorgeous! Those flowers are breath-taking. I just love this sketch...very creative and I have lots of ideas floating around in my head! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. Happy DanceApril 29, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    Gorgeousness abounding. The gray...oh the gray! And that sweet bloom... Wonderful soft and gentle card. Really a thing of beauty. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. Bev

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  22. LindseyApril 29, 2016 at 11:51 PM

    Oh, how gorgeous! Such a cool layout and I LOVE these stamps! This one should be framed, too. :)

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  23. Petra SwartApril 30, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Oh, my, Michele this is so beautiful, I think you should frame it!!! Such a fantastic combination of colours and wonderful colouring - the purples with the very soft greys and the white is simply FABULOUS!!!! The faux stitched lines are so beautiful and cleverly done!!!! Oh, I keep on going for back another look!!! This is one GREAT card, my friend!!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!!
    Hugz

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  24. Jen MitchellApril 30, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    You have colored those flowers so beautifully and I love the stitched detail between those layers. Such an awesome card!

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  25. JodiApril 30, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    This is lovely, I like the faux stitching and the pop of purple of the flower. I think I really need to lash out on some stitching dies, I quite like the effect.

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  26. HannelieMay 1, 2016 at 3:50 AM

    Michele!!!
    You made a FANTASTIC card with my sketch!
    And you made my day for saying (or thinking) such kind things about me!
    ♥

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  27. Anita in FranceMay 1, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    Wow, Michele ... truly beautiful ... incredibly gorgeous ... a gallery-worthy piece of art, mon amie! Hugs, Anita :)

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  28. BobbyMay 1, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    I'm thinking you should have made a few more of those flowers while I was there, Michele. Now they're gone. :( I need to get them out and make some of my own, too.

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  29. TaeEunMay 4, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    You've created a beautiful floral card with Hannelie's modern sketch, Michele! Love that grey and purple!

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  30. Cat CraigMay 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    So WOW!

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