Thursday, August 23, 2018

Inspired By ... #34 rustic summer

As we close in on the 'dog days' of Summer, we'll be savoring cooler temps outdoors, and changing up our décor to Fall … Laurel has found a fabulous inspiration that says it all!  Check it out:

 
I didn't have one single lantern stamp in my stash … but I WAS inspired by the rusty goodness of this one, those darling dandelions, and the wood-grain of the post!


This darling tag came from a friend, a bit of distressing with grey ink helped give a bit of that metal look of the lantern - right?  My visitor from Germany provided the sweet little blooms stamp, but someone sweet sent me this gorgeous wood-grain cardstock.  Aren't our crafty friends just the best?  with the most generous hearts!

Your visits are such a gift to me each and every time!  Now … how will you be Inspired By #34? 

=]  Michele
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13 comments:

  1. Cat CraigAugust 23, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    Fabulous interpretation Michele. Love everything about this one.

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  2. Barb GhigAugust 23, 2018 at 12:27 PM

    You didn't need a lantern to create your beautiful card, Michele! I love how you created a metallic feel on the tag and those darling blooms are so sweet! Of course, I think the white woodgrain on your base makes this card perfect :)

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  3. Lisa EltonAugust 23, 2018 at 9:06 PM

    Perfectly rustic and perfectly charming!

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  4. Papercraft BoutiqueAugust 23, 2018 at 10:51 PM

    Another fantastic take on the photo, Michele! A tag for the lantern! I would have never thought of that.
    The bright yellow dandelions look amazingly charming against the rustic tag background! Hideko xx

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  5. JeanneAugust 24, 2018 at 8:14 AM

    Gorgeous interpretation of the inspiration photo, Michele. You nailed the rusty look and those pretty yellow posies make me smile. Love it!

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  6. AileenAugust 24, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    Wonderful card, love the design and your use of the brown tag with those bright beautiful daffodils

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  7. Karen DunbrookAugust 24, 2018 at 5:19 PM

    wonderful...love all the texture.
    xx Karen

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  8. Nora NollAugust 24, 2018 at 7:52 PM

    Oh I LOVE the coloring of your tag!! Those flowers are FABULOUS!! STUNNING card!

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  9. ~amy~August 24, 2018 at 9:41 PM

    oh my goodness...so perfect Michele!

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  10. BrendaAugust 25, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    I love rustic!! And I am loving your take on this beautiful inspiration photo Michele! I know not many people love dandelions but I do and I love your take on them from the inspiration photo. Well done with that tag, as it does indeed look rusty. Yes, crafty friends are indeed the best! Hugs, Brenda

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  11. KarrenAugust 27, 2018 at 2:25 AM

    What a fabulous take on the inspiration photo! These flowers really pop off the tag. Brilliant!

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  12. BobbyAugust 28, 2018 at 10:38 AM

    Perfect interpretation of the photo, Michele. I love that rusty old lantern and would love it have it in my possession.

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  13. Anita in FranceAugust 29, 2018 at 10:21 AM

    Those delightful dandelions positively pop against that fabulous texture-y tag, Michele ... such a delicious take on that rustic lantern! Hugs, Anita :)

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