I had a bit of time in my studio today so I thought I would play in a few of my favorite challenges!
First up - Jacquie's Freshly Made Sketches #536:
Made entirely from snippets!
Someone recently asked about the 'string' I use for my tags:
simple quilting thread I keep black, white, and tan on hand!
Edited to add that my card was chosen among the Princess picks today at FMS!
Thanks, Jen B.!
Next, a card for Peace on Earth Christmas #36 using two of the cutest snowmen from Tim Holtz [and Marcia's stash]:
I've added a few TH trees, rolling SSS snowy hills and c. 2013 Falling Stars cut from navy cardstock, and OF COURSE there had to be stickles:
out to each other for great big holiday hugs! [hope I got those names right!]
edited to add BIG thanks from me and the dudes to the POE team
for choosing us as their winner this month!!
I was drawn to the starry sky in the bottom left corner with its scarf-wrapped bear, and the whimsy of the lettering in bottom right. Can you see it?
I'll be back tomorrow between all my loads of fun!
=] Michele
I do like what you created with all of your snippets, it's a wonderful card! Those snowmen get my every time, they're so much fun! I like the scene you put them in and the cute letters. Who makes that itty bitty sky die, it's cute too?!?
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fabulous in their own way. The first is so classic and elegant and the second is brimming with personality. Love the snow on their noses and that they are reaching to hug each other. Stumpy and Stretch are perfect names for them. Wonderful work, Michele. Have a creative, happy week!
ReplyDeleteLoving both of these Michele!! Your 1st card is so CAS and pretty...and all from scraps??! Just beautiful!! And Twigs and Stump are FABULOUS!! I love your dark starry sky behind them...makes them and the trees and hills really stand out!! This card makes me want to get that set out and play again!! And yes, those twig arms that you can pose are wonderful...they really sold me on that set!! Awesome cards my friend!! Hugs. 😊❤️
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just AWESOME Michele! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Two wonderful cards as usual. You are always so imaginative. I love that colour on the first and those amazing snowman arms on the second xx
ReplyDeleteI love them both! That tag and the fab colors are awesome. So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
ReplyDeleteWonderful take on the sketch using that gorgeous tag! And I ove the Christmas hugs TWIG and STUMP are giving each other--too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little tag on the first card, Michele, and that die edge on the paper strip is fabulous. I love Twig and Stump and you gave them a great place to play in the hills among the trees.
ReplyDeleteYour freshly made card is so clean and perfect and, yes, fresh! Good idea to use quilting thread for string. It has no bulk and looks great. I have some in pink and cream. May have to pull that out of my sewing box. Thanks! Now... you have to know I'm totally in love with your snowman card! I wanted these guys, but went all cheap and got an older set instead. You did a brilliant job on this scene. Love the sentiment panel, too. So dang cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest daisy, Michele! Love the detail on the strip behind it too! And these snowmen are such fun! Love the starry sky!
ReplyDeleteLove your first card Michele, so CAS and so elegant looking. Your second card is so dang cute! The snowmen make me smile. Love the starry sky and I have those trees on my wish list as I think they are so cool. A fun winter/Christmas card! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful! I love that tag and the colours! That flowers is so pretty! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards! I really like the colour combo on your FMS card and well, who doesn't love those snowmen!
ReplyDeleteLife is beautiful and so is this simple and elegant card - I love the simple black bow! And about those snowmen - adorable!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards -- love the way you used the sketch on the first card; and then there's Stumpy and Stretch -- those two guys know how to have fun!
ReplyDeleteOMG..Your 1st card is Clean and Simple Perfection, my friend. I LOVE your Sketch Challenge CAS design with your sweet die cut flower, sentiment with the wonderful font and tag. Your quilting thread was a wonderful wispy addition:-) Awesome Winter Wishes scene too. Loved your added trees and sentiment for your sweet snowmen too. So much to love in both your cards, Michele. TFS Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning take on the sketch! A true CAS beauty. Thanks so much for joining in the party at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteSuper...time is never wasted coming to visit your cards...you continue to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation thank you for joining in over at POEC this time. Do join in again we would love to see you there Elaine DT x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win at PoE! Your handsome duo did it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being chosen as a Princess at FMS, Michele! Great job of making such a lovely tag card using your snippets!
ReplyDeleteThose snowmen with thin twig arms are so cute! Love the pretty icy sparkle here and there.
Hideko xx