Monday, November 15, 2021

The Paper Players

The Paper Players, and my friend Joanne, have the most beautiful color challenge this week - once again, I ask you: how could I resist?
 

I received a few wonderful little Alexandra Renke die cuts tucked inside a pretty birthday card - perfect time to use them!


Goodness, between the gloomy day, and that elusive silver, this was a photo nightmare!  Here are a few closeups.  I added a bit of Gansai Tambi white gold water color pigment to my wreath, and splattered it onto my patterned paper, too. 


Another fun sentiment from The Stamp Market - and a VERY old bow die from MFT?


Thanks, Joanne, for choosing all my favorite colors, and to your entire team for the gorgeous inspiration!

=]  Michele
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19 comments:

  1. Dotty JoNovember 15, 2021 at 10:22 AM

    How lovely! Jo x

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  2. Mac MableNovember 15, 2021 at 11:39 AM

    The challenge colours are just 'you' Michele and what a classy and beautiful card x. The close up shows the silver and the white gold to perfection x.

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  3. conilNovember 15, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    My, my. You must live right. A preferred color palette and a chance to use a gift, and you've done it so beautifully. Love this sweet card.

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  4. Cat CraigNovember 15, 2021 at 11:49 AM

    those colors too, are in your wheelhouse. Fantastic.

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  5. lostinpaperNovember 15, 2021 at 2:27 PM

    LOVE!

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  6. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlNovember 15, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    Michele this card is so fabulous on so many levels! The texture of the wreath, the detail and splatter on that background panel, a perfect heat-embossed sentiment and a sweet bow to finish. A nightmare to photograph I know (my cards were too!!) but it is easy to see the beauty here. Thanks for playing along with my colour challenge over at The Paper Players this week - we are lucky to have you!

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  7. BonnieNovember 15, 2021 at 4:29 PM

    You certainly found the perfect place for this wreath, Michele! Love the shimmery white splatters and die cuts!

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  8. Lisa EltonNovember 15, 2021 at 9:39 PM

    This color combo was right up your alley and boy did you rock them! Great use of those pretty little die cuts, this is wonderful!

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  9. JeanneNovember 16, 2021 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful card, Michele. Love the details that help bump up the wow factor. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. BobbyNovember 16, 2021 at 10:13 AM

    A wonderfully whimsical wreath, Michele, and stunning on that dark splattered background.

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  11. JuliePNovember 16, 2021 at 10:58 AM

    Someone had you in mind when choosing these colors. :-) I'm dealing with Splatter Envy right now.

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  12. BrendaNovember 16, 2021 at 1:47 PM

    Of course you had to play along Michele, there was the color gray involved. lol I love your card! The gray and silver is so beautiful together. That wreath die is amazing, I can imagine how hard it was to photograph this card, but it is amazing and looks so beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

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  13. Linda CallahanNovember 16, 2021 at 9:20 PM

    I knew you would love that challenge! And the diecuts are as sweet as can be! Delightful!

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  14. TKNovember 16, 2021 at 9:44 PM

    Your card looks gorgeous from here! I do wish we could see a bit more of your silver, but I totally get gray skies...

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  15. LeAnneNovember 19, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    Wowza, this is a stunner! That wreath is amazing, as is your background! But my favorite part is that SENTIMENT! Swoon! Thanks for playing with the Players this week! So happy to see you playing along!

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  16. laurieNovember 19, 2021 at 5:32 PM

    LOVE this! Beautiful wreath. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players this week!

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  17. Ros CrawfordNovember 20, 2021 at 4:43 AM

    Lucky you! That paper is a stunner as is your card!

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  18. Papercraft BoutiqueNovember 21, 2021 at 2:45 PM

    This is awesome, Michele! I can see the beautiful shimmer of the white gold paint and silver embossing in the close-up! The die-cut wreath looks happy to be in your hands! :-) The dark background panel highlights the brightness of the metallic color, and its pattern with the paint spatters add so much interest and depth to the card. I'll definitely case your card using my AR dies!!
    Hideko xx

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  19. Barb GhigNovember 21, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    Awesome wreath, Michele! I love your sentiment and how you added sparkle to the background! Another beautiful Christmas card, my friend!

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