Thursday, July 16, 2020

Inspired By #133 ... pretty blossoms


The gorgeous photo inspiration for Inspired By #133 is of the most beautiful bouquet - most likely a wedding bouquet with that gorgeous ribbon wrap.  I found the soft creamy dreamy white so pleasing, I started there, and dry embossed my Bristol card base using a stencil [the same one I used for my pool reflection act surprised when you see it again today, okay?].

Of course you'll spy a few of those soft colors in my Copic-colored piece, too - today I've used Hero Arts/Gina K Design's Friendship Blooms.  I'm already sorry I didn't include a satin ribbon - perhaps YOU will?

 

I haven't seen any of my teamies' cards, so I'm off … hope you tag along, you won't be sorry - hope we have just the way to inspire YOU to play along with us at IB133!!

=]  Michele

22 comments:

LeAnne said...

Love this....so many beautiful blooms, and your sweet background is perfect for them!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is so soft and gorgeous. The embossing is the perfect stage for this beautiful floral image, and your choice of colors is perfect. I love that little die cut that you used for the sentiment. Fabulous composition and take on the inspiration.

~amy~ said...

Love the gorgeous blooms and the fun dry embossing.

Cat Craig said...

Beautifully done Michele.

conil said...

This gorgeous card doesn't need the satin ribbon. It is lovely with just the right "wedding vibe" in my estimation.

Dotty Jo said...

That beautiful background is the perfect way to showcase those gorgeous flowers, Jo x

lostinpaper said...

Inspired by you sweet friend!

Marcia Hill said...

This card is absolutely GORGEOUS Michele! LOVE your background...sets the stage perfectly for your lovely, lovely bouquet of beautiful flowers! You nailed this inspiration photo my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

You nailed the creamy and the dreamy in this beauty!! Embossing with a stencil, I had no idea!!

Michele K. Henderson said...

I LOVE the colors in this!

HilaryJane said...

Love that embossed background, lovely colouring too xx

Mac Mable said...

Soft textural background for those beautiful flowers Michele x. Great inspiration.....Thank you x.

Anita in France said...

Beautiful just as it is, Michele ... no satin ribbon needed (though if you added it I'm certain it would be gorgeous!). Hugs, Anita :)

Jeanne said...

Okay, I AM surprised! Because I read my blogs in a Reader, newer posts come first. I love that embossing folder. SO cool that you got two great looks from it. And the flowers....we'll they are gorgeous. Fabulous card! Hugs!

JulieP said...

I really love that stencil. Did I miss where it's from? Beautiful! I need to carve out some time for this challenge again.

Brenda said...

Wow, this is a stunning card Michele! That embossing folder looks completely different just embossed and I love the look it gives. That flower bouquet is so pretty and I'm in love with the way you have colored it in those beautiful colors. I would have never thought to put a sentiment in the middle like that, so loving that! Hugs, Brenda

Ros Crawford said...

No ribbon needed... It's perfect just as it is!

Bonnie said...

You've colored up a beautiful bouquet, Michele! It looks so elegant on the dry embossing!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Gorgeous bouquet card, Michele! I can't believe this is the same stencil you used for the pool water. Love the subtle and elegant dry embossed background! I always appreciate the clever way of showing the Copics you used for the card. :-)
Hideko xx

Loll said...

This is one of those "WOW" cards Michele. The dry embossing adds some lovely dimension in the background. Your blooms are AMAZING done in the soft colours and I love the sweet sentiment shape. STUNNING work, Michele! xx

Barb Ghig said...

Beautiful coloring on the blooms and I love how you embossed the stencil for your background! You are so clever, Michele...you never cease to amaze me with your talent! xx

Danni Reid said...

Wow, this card is so incredible, I love every detail Michele!