Friday, September 23, 2016

Taking Time Out for Challenge #66

It's easy to see how I was inspired by the beautiful view outside this gorgeous Time Out Autumn window ...


I quickly reached out for my favorite stitched leaves from Lawn Fawn and, boom... here it is!

 
Though I don't usually use props in my photos,
I couldn't resist leaving my newest little tea pot in the picture.

 
and from another point of view -
you see, I'm still looking for the perfect light!

 
It is a rather gloomy day today, but this card [with all that gorgeous grey] makes me happy in spite of it!
 
Hope you have a fun Autumn weekend planned ... thanks so much for stopping by!
 
=]  Michele
 
E.T.A!
 

 
 

25 comments:

sandie said...

This is the perfect take on our photo, I love how you captured the contrast of colours. And as for the teapot...love it too. I am a bit obsessed with teapots.....got a gorgoeus Japanese iron teapot and cups for Xmas and bought myself a pot and tea cup and saucer covered in pictures of the little buttons. My Mum even knitted me one of the old tea caddys covered in real buttons to go with it...see obsessed!! Oh and thanks for joining Time Out

Tracie Pond said...

This is beautiful, Michele. Love all of the texture. Have a beautiful weekend =)

Patti said...

Wowie!! I can't say which I love more your beautiful card! or your teapot!! : ) Stunning take on the inspiration photo!

Patti

Tracey McNeely said...

Michelle what a fabulous card, those leaves always make me think of our time spent together of my house. Need to get them out again to play with this fall! xoxo

Tracey McNeely said...

...and I love that teapot!

Barb Ghig said...

Such a beautiful card, Michele! I love how you created movement on your card with your leaves, and how you added a pop of color to your monochromatic color palette! So, so pretty!

Loving your teapot, too!

Lisa Elton said...

Autumn perfection!! You just can't go wrong with a pretty stitched leaf now can you The two pops of color here are marvelous!

TaeEun said...

This is a fabulous take on the inspiration photo, Michele! Love the dimension and the ombre orange twine of the tag! And your tea pot, too! :)

Sharron said...

Such gorgeous texture in all your neutrals! They look awesome with the pops of colors!

Jeanne said...

Stunning card! I adore your gray leaves with the bitty pop of color. The texture in the background with the embossing folder adds so much to the card. I can't get over how pretty your grays are and than fabulous teapot! Gosh, this is just a fantasic card! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Hugs!!

Susi said...

Fabulous card inspired by the photo - love the mix of cool grey with warm colours (orange/yellow), all so perfectly tied together with your sentiment tag!

Bobby said...

You haven't lost your touch, Michele. This is absolutely gorgeous, with texture galore and a pop of color to boot.

Michele K. Henderson said...

Wow, Michele, this is really pretty! I love the bright orange leave midst all the grey leaves--gorgeous idea! LOVE it!

Cat Craig said...

Wow, I love those grays and the pop of color from the single leaf. And your photo...stunning.

Nora Noll said...

I LOVE this card. The gray woodgrain background, how you highlighted the leaves. JUST STUNNING!!

lostinpaper said...

I have only just started 'propping' myself, aren't we the daring ones! Gorgeous card Michele (and my Mother agrees) x

Karren said...

Oh, those greys! With just a pop of color - just gorgeous!

Lynn said...

Winner! Winner! This is beyond stunning an so you! Love seeing you at Time Out!

Joyce said...

This is gorgeous, Michele. I see you are back with your signature style. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.

Anita in France said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, Michele ... such lovely leaves tumbling in the breeze ... fabulous against that yummy grey woodgrain texture! I'm so delighted to have you playing along with us at Time Out with this stunner! Lovely teapot btw ... a perfect prop! Hugs, Anita :)

maria f. said...

What a perfect card for that inspiration! Nailed it, you did.

Donna said...

I LOVE photo props... and your kettle... and your card.
Have a good day :)

sandie said...

Congrats for getting HM at TO

TK said...

Congrats on HM at Time Out! I love the card, despite any gloomies outside! The rich gray and leaves are just perfect!

Linda Callahan said...

Hmmm somehow I missed this beauty......just love the grays!