First up, our Colorful Fall #IB188 photo:
I had another play with my favorite of all Fall leaves from Lawn Fawn, and some new sprays to my craft room from Tim Holtz... Distress Mica Stain in Jack O Lantern, and Flickering Candle. I had already blended the card stock with Distress Oxide inks - which may have hindered the Mica from showing its true glow, but I love it just the same. Here's her closeup:
That scripty hello die is from Mama Elephant - ages old!
Next: the Christmas version, #IB188C:
I took it quite literally, since I was on a 'shaped card' roll! I created my own plaid using a Waffle Flower Plaid Play set, and a few wonderful Christmas shades of Catherine Pooler inks: Spruce, Rockin' Red, and Sand Castle. It's been killing me not to share this one with Colleen at CAS Christmas Challenge - sneaking it in there today, Colleen!
JOY is another oldie from PTI, and so is the Holly and Berries!
Okay, there you go, my work play here is done - now let's go see which version my teammates made, shall we? OH and there's a Sketch option, too!! Oy! Come PLAY!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
=] Michele
Both so cute!!
ReplyDeleteBoth are adorable! I love that you made your own plaid, and used shapes for each one! Clever!
ReplyDeleteSo I have to comment on your Christmas version first because, well, you know me and tags! And NO, I don't think your work is done Michele, as the inspiration photo showed a LOT more than just one tag, and this is just waaaaay toooo CUTE to have only made one!! I love the plaid, the sentiment, the holly and berries, and the vellum too...FABULOUS tag my friend!! And your shaped Fall card is just as beautiful with the Mica sprays...gosh that stuff is GORGEOUS!! And what a FUN shape too! AWESOME card AND tag today Michele...loved them both!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite and you have captured every feeling that I love about the season! This card is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas card is a gift! Imagine opening this card, SO beautiful!!
Love the movement on your wonderful Fall card and what a great shape. The Mica's look so pretty Michele x. What fabulous plaid that you created and such an adorable shaped tag...Someone had fun with this one? x.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Jo x
ReplyDeleteAnyone looking at this post is going to know what a creative genius you are. Great takes on the inspirations with color and shimmer. Love them both so much, can't decide which is better.
ReplyDeleteSo much autumnal goodness! Love the shaped card AND the adorable tag in all it's plaid splendor!
ReplyDeleteA shaped card and a pretty little hoopy tag... fabulous! Love those pretty leaves and the statement that background makes. The plaid on your tag is super cute. Love them both!
ReplyDeleteMichele, both your fab shaped oval card and your tag are so festive and perfectly inline with the inspiration photos.
ReplyDeleteOMG that stamp set is amazing and love your ornament card you made with it. I really thought it was designer paper. Love it and thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas. XX
ReplyDeleteMuch as I love your Christmas card and perfectly created plaid, the Autumn card has my heat... The colours are divine!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you got to play, Michele. Look at what you created! Two gorgeous projects. The first is just filled with autumn goodness. Such pretty colors and movement. Those Mica sprays look very pretty. The tag is fantastic. You created the plaid? Be still my heart. And then the added details just make it even better. You are such a creative force, Michele. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove these, Michele! I especially love the plaid you made, considering we were just talking about Christmas plaid - you go, Girl! Both cards are great
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful shaped cards, Michele! Love all the "stitching" on the first card and the beautiful Fall colors! Your plaid ornament card is so pretty with the Christmas colors, vellum sentiment strip and bright holly! Great work or play, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI have the oval, the sprays and finally got both sets of the LF leaves so I'm definitely CASEing this card, Michele. I love it!!! I just wish I'd brought the leaves with me for all the leaf challenges. I love the wonderful ornament too. I hope I see that pretty plaid on other cards.
ReplyDeleteMichele, you inspiration is amazing! I first saw the fall leaves card on IG and had to come see it in BIG life@ But your adorable tag with the holly and the plaid background is so stunning! WOW, love everything about it! Thank you so much for sharing this at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeleteTwo very creative and beautiful shaped cards, Michele. LOVE the Autumn colours with those pretty leaves ... I can see the shimmer from the Mica! And the ornament card with plaid is adorable! Love the vellum sentiment which shows the plaid peeking through. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeletewhat CUTE creations!! I love the orange and the leaves. This is fantastic with the fun cover plate. Your little tag is adorable with the plaid and your tree sentiment. Lovely design.
ReplyDeleteThese are delightful......but I admit anything that is a bit wonky is always my fave!
ReplyDeleteI love to see shaped cards but I never seem to make them, don't know why really. Probably just lazy! I do love those colours on your first card and I can imagine the shine. Your little Christmas card is so cute and those colours are wonderful for Christmas. Nice and rich without being too bright, love it xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous creations, Michele! You really know how to capture the elements of an inspiration photo! So much texture on your oval card, and you created the perfect plaid for Christmas! Thanks for the tip about my card and the Colorful Fall challenge ;)
ReplyDeleteOMG..LOVE your Fall and Christmas projects, my very creative friend:-) Your Fall oval is so beautiful with the earthy Autumn tones. Love how you used the STAMPlorations cover plate for wonderful movement. Your leaves look like Real Autumn colored leaves..:-) Wonderful Christmas tag or ornament too. Your stamped plaid and embellishments are gorgeous. TFS both your beauties, Michele. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou have created a fabulous background with your sprays, Michele! I love the wonky stitching, too...it works perfectly with your gorgeous leaves :)
ReplyDeleteYour plaid card is absolutely stunning! I love how you created the pattern and your CAS design is perfect in every way! I think I have that set of word dies...time to raid my stash :) Thank you so much for playing along with us at CAS Christmas! xx
I can see why you struggled to decide, but for me it's a win win, i get to see 2 fabulous Michele creations! though I will have to say that I am always partial to a plaid.... ps don't tell the sprays and leaves!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your IB makes. he wonky embossing is so wonderful atop that inking and spraying. I love the oval shape nd those wonderful leaves. It Christmas bauble/(I love that word) tag is absolutely wonderful. I love that holly set.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous oval fall card and a pretty plaid tag, Michele! The glow of Mica stains is so beautiful and the colors of the leaves are fantastic! Adding the cover plate movement to the background makes this card YOUR card. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe plaid circle tag is so pretty!! The way you used the vellum strip is just wonderful. I must CASE this tag for this Christmas! Thank you so much for sharing the tag with us at CAS Christmas, my friend!
Hideko xx