Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Altenew June 2017 Inspiration Challenge and more

I'm having such a wonderful time rediscovering Altenew's Bamboo Roses ... thought they should be pink today!  Here's the reason why:  Altenew June 2017 Inspiration Challenge:

June 2017 Inspiration Challenge – White On White Focal Point

All that creamy white deliciousness had me digging for a gorgeous leftover water color paper from my son's college art class days.  It was HUGE so I cut down the last of it into workable pieces.


If you look at that gorgeous inspiration photo again, you'll spot a few really wonderful thistle... I'm dying for Altenew to create a Thistle set ... who agrees?  I've added just a touch of that gorgeous grey-blue to my leaves in honor of them.

I'll be sending this one over to The Flower Challenge - Anything Goes, and to Shopping our Stash who are asking for pink!

Thanks for stopping by today - always makes me smile...
=]  Michele

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23 comments:

  1. Dotty JoJune 20, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Your card is stunning! Jo x

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  2. lostinpaperJune 20, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    stunning!

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  3. shirley-beeJune 20, 2017 at 4:41 PM

    You're absolutely rocking this set!

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  4. Barb GhigJune 20, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Shirley is right, MIchelle...Beautiful coloring on the Bamboo Roses and leaves and I LOVE your background on this card! Very clever to add the fab window, too!
    By the way ~ I also love how you staged this photo with twine...very clever ;)

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  5. LeAnneJune 20, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    Holy smokes, this is amazing! I want to see you watercolor some time! Those leaves are amazing...such a beautiful color combo too! I have some Altenew stamps but I am too intimidated to try something like this! GORGEOUS!

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  6. Lisa EltonJune 20, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    There is a lot of gorgeousness happening on this card!! Love that you used your son's paper, so sweet!

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  7. CherylQuiltsJune 20, 2017 at 10:50 PM

    Michele, I just saw this on Pinterest and had to hop over and tell you I love this card! It's so beautiful, and I love the design and how you were inspired! Stunning! Hugs!

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  8. SugarGemJune 20, 2017 at 11:37 PM

    This is so pretty 😍

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  9. SugarGemJune 20, 2017 at 11:37 PM

    This is so pretty 😍

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  10. TaeEunJune 20, 2017 at 11:56 PM

    So soft and beautiful! Thistle isn't my favorite flower, but it'll be a great addition to a floral collection :)!

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  11. KarrenJune 21, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    Wow, just gorgeous, Michele!

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  12. JeanneJune 21, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    Oh my goodness, Michele, this is gorgeous. Loved the flowers in blue, but they also look beyond amazing in pinks! And those leaves....be still my heart what fabulous colors for the leaves. The watercolor paper looks amazing and such a fabulous sentiment. This card is awesome! :)

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  13. MimiJune 21, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    Oooh... drooling over your watercoloring-- the leaves are gorgeous! What a sweet card and encouraging sentiment. Thanks for joining at SOS this week!

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  14. Cat CraigJune 21, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    You are rocking all three challenges Michele. Love this look of this one so very much. You've pull all the best from each of the inspirations and made them a beautifully blended card.

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  15. BobbyJune 21, 2017 at 5:20 PM

    You make those flowers look so good, Michele. Why did I ever stamp them in black?

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  16. Nora NollJune 21, 2017 at 7:26 PM

    Wowza!! Love the background as much as I adore the flowers. STUNNING design!!

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  17. Karen DunbrookJune 22, 2017 at 6:48 AM

    gorgeous card...such pretty colour and great layout.
    Thanks for playing along with The Flower Challenge and hope you join us again.
    xx Karen

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  18. Tracey McNeelyJune 22, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    Your Bamboo Roses are just beautiful Michele! So glad you found some wc paper!

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  19. LynnJune 22, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    Love, love, love! Beautiful!

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  20. Pam SparksJune 23, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  21. Barbara GoddenJune 24, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful card, very nice design, thanks for joining Shopping Our Stash for Think Pink.

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  22. SharronJune 24, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

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  23. CaraJune 25, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful card, love the texture from the watercoloured paper. Thanks for joining us at The Flower Challenge. Cara DT x

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