Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Altenew Inspiration Challenge September 2021

 

Laurie Willison is the host with the most this month at 
Altenew's Inspiration Challenge  She is a mighty wonderful host IRL, too!

I am a very lucky girl to have actually VISITED Laurie - it's been 
a few years, but an evening we'll remember forever!

I had a little fun with the Altenew Statement Flower today -
THEN remembered this challenge!  My colors might have 
been a little brighter to match up with Laurie's potted plants, but I 
love how it turned out.
Here you go, Laurie!  Now let's start planning our
crafty weekend on our Island already!!

Turns out there IS a die for this Statement Flower  But it was easy enough to cut out.
I gave it a little lift with a SB die cut, and a sentiment from my snippets bin.


I used Distress inks to water color my flowers today.

=]  Michele

22 comments:

Cat Craig said...

That looks like a familiar flower. wonderful coloring and fussy cutting. I love the bit its resting on too.

Vikki H said...

WTG on your fussy cutting! Beautiful card and layers. Statement Flowers has been top of my list for so long but...someday.

Vicki Dutcher said...

This turned out stunning! Those bigger flowers ground with the big frame is perfect on this slimline. Well done 👍

Lisa Elton said...

Hello gorgeous! Wow, I love those big blooms. Incredible card, my friend!

Cindy C. said...

So beautifully done!

Hannelie said...

A beauty Michele!

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Clean Crisp and Creative CAS design, Michele. Love your fussy cutting of your beautiful flowers. How fun to have met Laurie IRL:-) TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

Ros Crawford said...

When my phone tinkled this morning, this was the first thing I saw.. What a wonderful start to the day and what a beauty!! The stamp is gorgeous and your painting is perfection!

LeAnne said...

Wowza, no one does flowers quite like you, my dear! And this one really does make a statement!

Marcia Hill said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! This card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Michele!! CAS and just perfect! And don't you go visiting any islands with Laurie without letting me tag along!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

I am loving these awesome flowers, Michele! They are gorgeous in these colors, popped on top of that lovely die cut and with the perfect sentiment!

Bobby said...

I recently got the Statement Flower but haven't colored it yet. I bought the die too. I've seen several cards you've done with it and they are all gorgeous, Michele. You've given me some inspiration for the next time I use mine.

conil said...

Oohed and aahed over this one at IG last night...sincerely, sooooo beautiful. Oustanding coloring of the blooms and backing it with that pretty oval was brilliant. Really, a gorgeous card.

lostinpaper said...

Wonderful card Michele, I had this stamp in my hot little hands just yesterday lol.

Linda Callahan said...

Those big flowers are fabulous!

TK said...

You and your GORGEOUS flowers -- wonderful, Michele! I love the white on white "lift" too

donna mikasa said...

What a stunner! I've never seen this Altenew bloom before, but here it is in all it's glory! Just gorgeous, Michele!

Mac Mable said...

Pretty die cut frame on the background for those fabulous flowers to shine and a real WOW card Michele x. Great take on the challenge photo too x.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is just gorgeous, Michele. What a wonderful combination of colors for this beautiful image. I love the ovel beneath the flowers. So 2 things: where is that oval from - I don't recognize it. and The penblade... is that what you use to cut out your images when you are not using a die? This card is stunning. I just love it.

Brenda said...

Beautiful cards Michele! I love those blooms, but I really love that oval die. That is cool looking and the flowers are so beautiful on it. Of course I love your watercoloring/coloring. So beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is absolutely beautiful, Michele! I love the watercolored gorgeous flowers and the wonderful design with the off-the-edge oval frame!
Hideko xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

just so stunning...love your work. I apologize for being so behind in commenting. New kids in care, lots of changes.
xx Karen