Thursday, May 16, 2019

Inspired By #72 ... pillows

 
My husband thought that if he bought me a new sewing machine, I wouldn't have to buy pillows anymore - pffft! 
It's not happening, darling!  Besides, the fabric and pillow form would probably cost just short of those lovelies I pick up at TJMaxx, or HomeGoods! 
 
I had a wonderful time with our inspiration photo this week... I adore the dreamy ethereal quality of that floral print.  Here's my way of achieving it with a bit of DOX smooshing onto water color paper...
 
... then, stamping over, and die cutting...
 
 
So simple, and makes a soft statement, right?
Hope our Inspired By #72 pillows speak your language!
 
=]  Michele
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11 comments:

  1. Cat CraigMay 16, 2019 at 2:26 PM

    oh ya...yellow gingham, flowers and that fab texture... you are hitting it on all cylinders.

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  2. Marcia HillMay 16, 2019 at 7:33 PM

    Glad I'm not the only one who LOVES pillows and buys a few more than I really need!! And when you can use them for card inspiration too?? Well that's a cost savings right there, RIGHT??!! BEAUTIFUL card Michele...love how you were inspired!! :0)

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  3. KathleenMay 17, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    Love the "smooshing" technique. It does make it more simple. Can't wait to try..

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  4. BobbyMay 17, 2019 at 11:36 AM

    Perfect take on the photo inspiration, Michele.

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  5. KarrenMay 17, 2019 at 6:52 PM

    I love the freshness of the yellow gingham behind those beautiful flowers.

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  6. Barb GhigMay 18, 2019 at 12:04 AM

    So, so pretty, Michele...you are really on a roll!!!

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  7. TKMay 18, 2019 at 2:39 AM

    Gorgeous florals, but I LOVE that yellow checker placed in the spotlight behind that peek-a-boo window! Yum!

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  8. JeanneMay 18, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    OH I remember the days when I thought sewing would be cheaper than buying a wardrobe (snicker) and that making cards would be cheaper than buying them (snort). Wised up to that pretty darn quick! But your card...oh my goodness gracious, Michele is fantastic. I adore with all my heart the yellow gingham. And those flowers. Be still my heart. Thank you so much for filling my eyes with beauty!

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  9. Papercraft BoutiqueMay 19, 2019 at 1:58 PM

    You made a perfect choice for inks and coloring technique (smooshing) to resemble the dreamy and ethereal look of the pillow, Michele! And placing the gingham behind the tilted window as a backdrop is a fantastic idea! A few white dots and the sentiment balance out well - great design!
    Hideko xx

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  10. Cindy BeachMay 20, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    Love the way you inked the paper then stamped the florals, Your card is gorgeous! Love the gingham.

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  11. KathleenMay 21, 2019 at 9:26 AM

    Love everything about this. What die did the stitching around the frame? I've never seen that before.

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