First off, I must say my card was totally inspired by a very talented card-maker in our midst: Cornelia W. of Stempel Pass … you HAVE TO see it HERE! I am flabbergasted, and dumb-struck by her brilliance!
Soooo - can you believe it? I'm using blue again! AND that much loved Altenew Poinsettia stamp and partial cut with the coordinating die!
Cornelia colored her Poinsettia with a product I STILL don't own - yes, I am a little behind the times! But these Distress inks worked pretty well for water coloring in a loose-water-color way. Here's a little close-up:
This card will be added to two galleries - Day of the Month Club - Poinsettia, who have shared the story about how the Poinsettia became the most loved bloom at Christmas... and Christmas Kickstart #26 Last Minute Madness - I better get them delivered!
Thank you, Cornelia, for the most beautiful inspiration! xx
=] Michele
So very honored to win 1st place!!
24 comments:
Another gorgeous card! Love the partial die-cut and beautiful colour combo. Thanks for playing at The Christmas Kickstart again, always great to have you join the fun, Jo x
Partial die-cutting, one of my favorite techniques...and this lovely blue poinsettia...wonderful coloring. You've done both challenges proud.
Wow!! you truly have embraced the beauty of blue!! this is really remarkable Michele! I love the combination of bold and bright and soft and sweet!! Bravo!
Brilliant Michele! The blue is so out of the ball park and I adore it!
Oh I LOVE the Distress Ink on this Poinsettia!! GORGEOUS card. And I am starting my Xmas Cards for next year already as I bombed for this year and used a photo card for most of them. I am loving the background treatment of this card too!!
Thisi s absolutely GORGEOUS. I have had the pleasure of crafting with Cornelia - she lives in the NY Metropolitan area as do I. She is an amazing artist and such an interesting person. She turned me on to this challenge. I LOVE the beautiful blue and green hues you used on this card. It is a stunner.
GAH!!!!! I told you you do blue well. Wowzers girl, I'm gobsmacked!!
Well, you NAILED your CASE beautifully! :D I LOVE what you have done!♥
Gorgeous! Wowza, Michele, you've done an outstanding job with your card! And the blue is beautiful! I love all the details, even the splatter. you are a good splatterer! Who needs Brushos when you can create this kind of beauty! hugs!
It’s stunning Michele!
A beautiful poinsettia, Michele! Love the blue and green!
Nottin' wrong with blue ever! I am stunned I inspired you to make this beauty! So glad I did! (Big smile) - thanks for the shout-outs and thank you for joining us at DotMCC. Happy Holidays to you and your family! See you again next year, I hope!
Beautiful, Michele, and I adore the colors together! Brushos were not necessary on this one to make something fanastic!
I'm so glad to see your watercolor flowers, Michele
Beautiful colors and layout! xoxo
Gorgeous, looks like you'll be eating chicken. Merry merry Michele.
Gorgeous card, Michele! I love the washed background and splatters as well as the unexpected blue poinsettia.
Lovely take on Cornelia's card and I agree with your comments about her stunning example xx
Wow your poinsettia is stunning and your card amazing. I love the design of poinsettia and the beautiful background with the splashes.
Thank you for sharing with us at DotMCC.
Gundi
Stunning card and love the colours. The distress inks work beautifully. So contemporary and artsy and fabulous loose water colouring. Cornelia's is stunning too x. I absolutely loved the delicate pink one you made earlier but loving them both equally now! x
Yes, Cornelia is really inspiring and full of ideas and resources! I'm so glad she could make you want to participate in our challenge! Your Poinsettia is simply stunning and so gorgeous with the gold embossing and these fabulous colors! Thank you so much for playing along with us at DotMCC! Rosi x
O my goodness, this is SOOOOO pretty, friend! That blue is striking!! I really ought to try learning a few more watercoloring techniques - can you be my mentor??
Wow...Stunning Blue Poinsettia, Michele. I now have this gorgeous Altenew Poinsettia stamp set...because of you and our friend, Dolly. I don't think I will have time to play in this challenge, but will be watching for more Day of the Card Club challenges. Happy New Year, my friend. Hugs...Nancy
Absolutely gorgeous watercoloring, Michele! Clever idea to use partial die-cutting for your technique on this card, too...a really stunning take on Cornelia's card!
Congrats on your win at day of the month card club. very well deserved xx
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