I am so inspired by the colors of this gorgeous 'carrot shaped' bouquet - now you might think I'd turn to my Altenew carrots, but think again!
I was immediately transported to Mexico, where our
wonderful Monarchs gather for the Winter! We would love to go there someday
to witness them in all their glory - until then, we'll keep 'growing' a few
to add to their numbers, and are awaiting their arrival in June.
Wanna see my card? You thought I'd never shut up ask...
A very old MFT set of butterflies + Altenew's Leaf Canopy
Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide ink , and the gorgeous C&9th Parsley paper,
are a match made in Heaven!
And all these luscious Catherine Pooler inks - so vibrant!
It was high time I got my father in law's hammer back out -
after 4 years it's still hard to believe he's gone... miss you, dad.
This technique adds just a teensy bit of interest without
detracting your eye from the focal point.
A little white-on-parsley sentiment label, and a smattering of clear PPP sequins
were added before the final shot.
Okay, it's high time I send you over to the Inspired By #168 to see how
my teamies were inspired - thanks for stopping by! and I hope we
inspire you to play, too!
=] Michele
Here is a look at those gorgeous Monarch's on PBS - just highlight, right click,
and click 'go to webpage' ... I've watched it a gazillion times!
https://youtu.be/lWOySU_hAz0
And here I thought yesterday's post was the WOW one! Your card today is FABULOUS Michele!! I absolutely LOVE all the orange colors you used, and those butterflies just couldn't be any more perfect on the green leaf trellis! So many lovely, lovely little extra details too that make this card a stunner my friend...it's a winner in my book!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome take on this inspiration photo, Michele! Beautiful butterflies and background! I enjoyed the video too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely and completely gorgeous...perfect take on that fabulous inspiration pic. What a genius you are to come up with it. By the way, viewed the YT video...such a miracle...brought tears to my eyes. I'm such a sap.
ReplyDeleteMore carrots ....Lol x What a stunning card and so very beautiful. The tumbling Monarchs look amazing and what a fabulous take on the 'carrot/Spring' Theme Michele x.
ReplyDeleteCame back to say what an amazing video of those fabulous Monarchs and no wonder you love them so much x. I really enjoyed watching it and thank you for the link Michele x.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to make an investment in those gorgeous inks! All those shades of butterflies are fabulous! I await the return of monarchs every year - not yet tho - a wet snowy day today.....sigh....
ReplyDeleteSigh... this could not be any more spectacular. Swooning over here... swooning!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous showing, Michele.
ReplyDeleteMichele, we can’t flatter your creation of these butterflies nearly enough! It’s just Wowzer...color, shape, design, and did I mention those butterflies? TFSharing your talent with us, I love this card.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love your cascade of butterflies. As a butterfly lover myself, I had to pop over to say how much I enjoyed your card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, Michele! Oh my gosh, I can't get over the beauty of those colors together. Spectacular! I noticed the bits of texture and was so interested to see you used a hammer to achieve the look. That's amazing. Thank you so much for the link. What a spectacular sight. I almost can't comprehend that many butterflies in one place, even though I just watched it. Wow. Thanks for sharing this post. So beautiful! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so fabulous Michele - I could listen to you chatter all day btw! It makes me think carrot, even though it's butterflies! So clever and so pretty too!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Michele, your cards get more wonderful every time you post. Thank you, thank you. As for the video, I had not seen that. So am grateful for that too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLoved the video, Michele. What a perfect way to honor those wonderful creatures by have them cascading up your card.
ReplyDeleteAnother GORGEOUS card, my friend! I love your color palette on the butterflies and how you stamped the vines behind them...WOW! Lovely embossing, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to following your journey again in June...I think it's wonderful that you and Tom take part in nurturing God's little creatures ~ xx
Wow, what a wonderful take of the IB photo, Michele! The gorgeous butterflies and the background partial embossing on the slimline card are mesmerizing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video link! I've never seen so many Monarchs in my life. I wanted to be that spy hummingbird! ;-)
Hideko xx
So beautiful! Loving those carrot(y) butterflies!
ReplyDeleteI am not going to be able to visit every post to catch up but I couldn't miss this one, it is so special. Those colours are just amazing and when I saw the spots of embossing I thought, how on earth did she do that? Then I saw the hammer. Ha, I am going to have to try that one, simply brilliant. You never cease to inspire, thank you xx
ReplyDeleteSoft, dreamy and such a fantastic sense of movement in your kaleidoscope of gorgeous monarchs, Michele ... this is a stunner! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I so LOVE those colors, and your butterflies are gorgeous! I have yet to "hammer" an embossing folder, but just maybe because I love the random subtlety
ReplyDeleteI was perusing and came across this FABULOUS card! Totally am in love with the colors~
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creation. The colors could not be more perfect. I love those cascading butterflies, and the hammer treatment? Genius.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You made these butterflies really come to life! So beautiful and I do hope you get your trip one day soon.
ReplyDeleteSimply GORGEOUS!!! Love this slim card with all these beautiful butterflies!
ReplyDeleteDreamy, colorful, beautiful, clever... it's all that and more!
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