Friday, March 4, 2022

Altenew March 2022 Inspiration Challenge


Before I sign off for the weekend, I had a bit of simple water-coloring this afternoon
on an embossed image from Altenew - Therese gave me lots of beautiful inspiration for the March 2022 Inspiration Challenge... be sure to click on that link to see her gorgeous card! 


This Spoon Daisy embossing folder really does all the work... I got all the play using a barely damp brush and Altenew inks.

=] Michele

Altenew: Spoon Daisy EF
Altenew inks:  Butternut, Pumpkin Pie, the entire Rock Collection, and Moss.
Altenew: Dream Big mini set

24 comments:

Linda Callahan said...

Wow that is a fabulous embossing folder! Gorgeous card! Happy weekend!

Mac Mable said...

Michele this is stunning and what an amazing embossing folder. Gentle water colouring and the prettiest of butterfly makes one stunning card. Enjoy your weekend Michele x.

Jeanne said...

Oh my goodness! You DO find the most wonderful and unique embossing folders my friend. This card is beautiful. I love how lovely and understated it is with the gentle encouragement. Happy sigh! And a very happy weekend to you, my oh so talented friend.

LeAnne said...

That embossing folder is incredible! Really packs a punch and you did it proud!! The butterfly is a perfect embellishment!

Carol said...

You should frame this! Beautiful Michele!

marilyn said...

WOW! These newer embossing folders are simply a work of art! This is just stunning...

conil said...

I saw Terese's post when she introduced the Inspiration Challenge and thought of you the minute I saw the photo. I just knew you'd do something incredible with it...it's so nice to be right. Absolutely wonderful take on it. It's simply spectacular.

Leslie Miller said...

Okay, I just can't even... that flower... what??? You get the most amazing results with your embossing folders. Drop the mike... or the paint brush or embossing folder, whatever. I'm blown away.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, what a stunning Spoon Daisy, Michele! The dimension of the embossed flower is so great that I can't believe you used a regular 3D embossing folder. The black fine spatters are wonderful finishing touches.
Hideko xx

Lisa Elton said...

Wow, this is beautiful! How did I miss that embossing folder? Put that one on my list ;)

Kim S said...

Absolutely stunning!

Brenda said...

OMGosh Michele, you are killing me! lol I am so in love with this embossing folder! I love how you have used it on your card, it is simply gorgeous! The painted center, the splatters, the butterfly and a sentiment....all that's needed to make a stunning card, I love it! Hugs, Brenda

Marcia Hill said...

This card is so simple but so STUNNING Michele!! The ef may have done all the work, but you knew just where to add color and splatters to make this card magic!! Absolutely LOVE this!! Happy Monday and just two more sleeps... :0)

Cat Craig said...

HOLY COW...what a gorgeous image and your bits of color make it just that much more stunning. #1.

Bonnie said...

I saw Therese's beautiful card and your is just as awesome, my friend! You always get such deep embossing and your shading and splatters take this to an even higher level!

nancy littrell said...

Stunning 3D deep embossed Spoon Daisy, Michele. I loved your CAS design with the added splatters and softly watercoloring. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Bobby said...

The folder is stunning, Michele, but it's your touches of color and splatters, plus a butterfly, that make the card magnificent.

HilaryJane said...

This is beautiful, wonderful take on Therese's card and what perfect little splatters xx

Tracey McNeely said...

When I saw this on IF I knew I had to pay you a visit. So gorgeous!! We need to get together and play again one day! xo

Anonymous said...

Stash, slash... I am buying this EF. I can't even stand how fabulous this is...

Karen Dunbrook said...

my wish list keeps getting longer and longer because of you mf. Love this!! so gorgeous.
xx Karen

Ruby 2 Shoes said...

Absolutely stunning!!! It immediately caught my eye in the card line-up. Gorgeous!

Kiwigirl said...

Beautiful daisy! So simple but so effective.

JulieP said...

The beautiful butterflies just keep on comin'!!! Love the dimension on this one.