It's my final week as guest designer for Just us Girls - it has been such fun being one of the JUGS! Week 4 is a Clean and Simple challenge - only 1/3 of the card can be used ... hope you have a ton of fun with that little bit of real estate!
Want to add interest without messing around with that white space too much?
Enter this MFT Stitching die - I've used it a few times recently, and there was a time that it could be found on almost every other card - ha!
Of course, these tropical leaves from Waffle Flower [Greenery] are the stars of the card!
Today I just cut a few from smooshed panel I had on hand - and
one using cardstock.
If you don't look closely, you'll miss that sentiment!
I should have looked for an aloha stamp, right?!
Okay, I don't think anyone is going to insist you measure for accuracy here but do be aware that CAS design is a must this week! Now let's go see what our hostess Sue and the rest of the JUGS team made - thanks ladies for being such gracious hostesses! I have been so honored to be your guest this month!
=] Michele
Just wondering did you 'freak out' when you found out the last challenge was 'clean and simple', seriously GF this challenge was made for YOU! And of course you rocked it (buffing nails right now, then blowing on them hahaha)!
ReplyDeleteYou've done and outstanding job this month and are wrapping things up beautifully. What a lovely card! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS tropical card! Beautiful colors on those leaves and sweet little butterfly. What a great use of those stitching dies, Michele!
ReplyDeleteOh I just LOVE this, Michele. Love the colors you used and the blue-greenery! That stitching die is the perfect setting for your wonderful die cuts. I actually did not see the "hello" until you directed me there...
ReplyDeleteIf you know me at all you know that I am a sucker for tropical things. I adore your colors and the stitching in the background as well! So glad you guested with us this week and hope you will again!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, I love it. I must get my CAS hat back on, you have inspired me xx
ReplyDeleteNever even thought of using the 1/3 in a diagonal like you did Michele, but I love it! Your colors are gorgeous and the leaves and butterfly are just SO pretty! FABULOUS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLove this so very much, Michele.
ReplyDeleteOh! I exclaimed aloud when your card popped up! Love the CAS-ness of it and those leaves in such cool and pretty colors. A fave combo. The stitching perfectly defines the focus area. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic CAS card to finish your GD spot this month, Michele!
ReplyDeleteLove these beautiful tropical leaves and a butterfly in soothing colors! The stitched lines behind the leaves are just perfect to jazz up the big white space.
Hideko xx
Love these leaves in these colors, Michele! And that stitching die in the background is just a perfect way to show them off!
ReplyDeleteI'm am very sure the JUGS girls were excited about having you as GD and will miss you Michele! Your rose to this challenge perfectly, but then you always do! I am in love with this CAS card, the embossed piercing and those leaves are gorgeous and in a lovely color combo. Love the ones cut out of the smooshed inks-just so gorgeous and so tropical looking! I saw that nice green sentiment right away. Love, love, love this color combo, love this card. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThanks for bring our Guestie! You were so efficient!! :) -- Love this last card - the added faux texture looks awesome on this gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteMichele...just fabulous! So glad you guested this month!
ReplyDeleteMichele, It has been wonderful having you as our guest this month, I can't believe your time with us is already done. I love the stitched background and of course, those leaves look wonderful in all the shades of Turquoise and lime green. A wonderful CAS design and layout. Take care!
ReplyDeleteLove your smooshed leaves and that little butterfly hiding among them! We might have to put that stitching die on my list, I LIKE it! Pretty CAS card, Michele. Your guest design month went by way too fast, but I loved having you join us so very much!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to end your guest spot with the cleanest CAS card, ever! love the composition (and those LEAVES!!) and an "aloha" sentiment would have been great, but didn't really matter. CAS perfection!
ReplyDeleteIt's been great seeing your JUGS creations this month. Congrats again on being GD. And that MFT die is so perfect to ground those wonderful leaves! Totally gorgeous design!
ReplyDeleteNothing like smooshed leaves to add simple elegance to your white card! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteHello, gorgeous! What a stellar guest designer you've been, dazzling us with works of art that are challenge-perfect. This card is absolutely amazing with the pretty leaves, angled stitching and sweet butterfly. You've aced this 1/3 CAS challenge!
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I almost broke out those leaves for another challenge and after seeing this I wish I had. The smooshed colors are perfect for a tropical feel, Michele, and I remember when you used to use those stitches often. They work well across the middle third of your card. It's been great having you as our guest designer this month.
ReplyDeleteJust saw this on the JUGS site and gasped, M! You used my fave colors, but I really love the unique and original design! Hugs, D
ReplyDeleteI am loving those gorgeous, smooshed leaves! Your design and colors look fabulous. Thanks so much for joining us this past month as our Guest Designer!
ReplyDeleteMichele You have wowed us this month with your amazing creativity and this last one has left me gasping. The colours and composition is just aaaaaaaaaamazing. So love the stitched background die that showcases your tropical formation. Thanks so much for being an amazing Giest with us at Just Us Girls.
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