Monday, December 5, 2016

It's Christmas at Fusion!

What a beautiful way to celebrate the season, and Fusion, too ... I'll be missing their challenge, but look forward to the New Year full of inspiration from them!


Look closely at this photo and you'll see a bounty of bling, and precious metals:  silver, gold, bronze, and pewter, too!  I've captured a few:

First up, for the photo challenge:

Wplus9 Holiday Boughs, and 4Bar die - Hampton Art Stag
Sadly, only the recipient will get the full-on effect of clear embossing Delicata Gold on that little wood-grain Stag head!

For their Sketch, I couldn't help but invite that Stag to the party!  This time cut from textured gold foil paper:

 
You will no doubt recognize that little wreath - how lovely is it cut from silver glitter paper?!  The perfect adornment for those stately antlers!
 
Thanks for the visit ... will you be joining me for Fusion's final 2016 challenge?  See you in the gallery!!!  [now which one will I post?  hmmmm...
 
=]  Michele







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16 comments:

  1. Cat CraigDecember 5, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    You've captured the essence of both the photo and the sketch with both of these fabulous cards Michele. Such a pleasure to visit.

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  2. Katie Ann BrooksDecember 5, 2016 at 2:25 PM

    Both beauties!

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  3. KarrenDecember 5, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    Two super-fabulous cards, Michele! I'm so impressed at how you were inspired by both the sketch and the photo and came up with such gorgeous cards.

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  4. Lisa EltonDecember 5, 2016 at 9:12 PM

    A pair of glitzy beauties!! How perfect is the stag head for the challenge. The textured gold paper for the stag head on your second card is cool. And the golden polka dots, don't get me started there...swoon!!

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  5. lostinpaperDecember 5, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    Gorgeous Michele!

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  6. TKDecember 5, 2016 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful! Two cards, two different but similar inspirations -- GREAT results!

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  7. BirgitDecember 6, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    What perfect cards for both inspiration pieces. Both of your cards are fabulous!!

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  8. JeanneDecember 6, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Michele! You did a fantastic job with the fusion inspiration! I don't envy you having to make any kind of choice. Your cards a visual delight! I'm sure the gold ink is gorgeous in real life and who would be able to resist golden polka dots! Thanks so much for always inspiring with your creativity. Hugs!!

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  9. BobbyDecember 6, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    You've captured the photo perfectly, Michele. And the sketch too. I love them both.

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  10. JoyceDecember 6, 2016 at 11:51 PM

    Two stunning cards, both perfect in every way for the challenge.

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  11. SharronDecember 7, 2016 at 1:02 AM

    Very cool use of the stag head! Gorgeous take on the photo and sketch and of course, I love the gold!

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  12. Tracey McNeelyDecember 7, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    Two more beautiful holiday card Michele! You do neutrals so well! :)

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  13. Barb GhigDecember 9, 2016 at 6:26 PM

    Two gorgeous cards, Michele! I love your take on the photo, and that you chose clear embossing Delicata Gold for the Stag...I'll bet it's amazing IRL! Beautiful take on the sketch, too...your polka dot papers work perfectly with the elements in your focal panel...Well done!

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  14. Anita in FranceDecember 10, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    A brace of beautiful stags, Michele ... so perfectly complemented by the wonderful detailing on both cards ... they're gorgeous! Hugs, Anita :)

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  15. Pam SparksDecember 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Fabulous! Love them both!

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  16. Linda CallahanDecember 14, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Both cards are fab! Love the stag head!

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