Yes, you read that right - we are celebrating seven years of challenges using florals at The Flower Challenge and we want to make sure it's extra special by inviting YOU to party with us!
Since it's a birthday party one might think I'd have made a birthday card - nope! Our challenge for this month: Mix or Match - stamp sets, dies, or companies! For my card, The Greetery + Pinkfresh Studio came together seamlessly to add to my Christmas card stash! Don't believe me? Take a look at my card...
Here are the inks I've used for stamping today - I like that I
didn't use one bit of black on my Christmas card!
It all began by stamping a few images from Pinkfresh Studio's
Modern Layered Florals
in these dusty greens right onto my card base. I then added two sprays of greenery and berries from The Greetery's Merry Sprigs - popped up for a little dimension - and stamping the berries in red for a little POP of color!
This wonderful sentiment can also be found in that set. I've chosen to keep my cards as 'one layered' as they can be this year to help with postage - stamping my sentiment right on the card base helps with that.
SO, no matter what kind of card you make or whose products you combine - please be sure to use flowers as your main focus! We can't wait to see you in our party gallery before October 25th! We have another new teammate, and some wonderful guests this month! Our design team has so much to be inspired by - let's go see, shall we? Before you go, along with this happy celebration comes some not so happy news...
Sadly, we are saying goodbye to Aileen who because of her love of flowers, started all the fun seven years ago, and to Viv who has stepped in when Aileen needed her! All my love to you both for all the wonderful leadership you've shown this team ... I will miss you both dearly! xx
=] Michele
BEAUTIFUL one layer card Michele and YAY for less postage at Christmas!! This is such a CAS beauty and I just LOVE the colors you used! AWESOME card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner of a card yet again Michele and thanks for the sweet comments too, I will miss you very much (sob) ;) hugs Viv xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Michelle. I love the colors so much.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on the flower challenges 7th birthday. That's a very special milestone. Love your card especially the fact that there is no black. The colours work brilliantly together and I love how you have added die cuts to the image. what an impressive Christmas bouquet xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats on celebrating your 7th birthday at The Flower Challenge, Michele! LOVE your gorgeous Christmas card. The red and gray are perfect together. xx
ReplyDeleteI do love these colors together! Fabulous card. I might even play this month :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card for such a special occasion. I can't thank you enough for all your support to me over the years as both a friend on Instagram and then as a design team member on the blog. I will miss being involved but will still be making and sharing. Xx Aileen
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous Christmas bouquet, Michele! Love the shades of green and red that you used! A beautiful combination!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely noticed the two shades of red and green! LOVE that. A little variation goes a long way, right?
ReplyDeleteYou've created something ever so lovely to celebrate those 7 years! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours on a gorgeous card. I just adore those sage-y colours.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's been 7 years, so much has happened in that time but this challenge is still going strong. We girls do love our flowers though lol. Love your beautiful inspiration, especially your colour choices here!
ReplyDeleteWow, you gals sure know how to have fun. Seven years shows much dedication and so much beauty. Like the card you shared. Just lovely. You have some really pretty ink colors in your stash, Michele. They sure help evoke the moods of your cards. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThose soft greens are so pretty, Michele. I'm also trying to make my Christmas cards with as little dimension as possible.
ReplyDeleteLove how you mixed things up, Michele! They combined into one fabulous and beautiful Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteThere you go with your soft and cuddly greens again. Love the mix, its as if it were meant to be!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, dusty greens and pops of red -- so perfect and a great show of no black
ReplyDeleteI love those shades of gray/green with the berry red popping out. Beautiful composition. Hoping to make it over to play next week. Down the shore at the moment. Kite festival today!
ReplyDeleteLove the combo, it's seamless!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and seamless indeed! Love!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Flower Challenge's 7th birthday, Michele! Your Christmas card is stunning! You've seamlessly used the supplies of PFS and The Greetery together to make these beautiful holiday sprigs. Love the sage and eucalyptus leaves against the clean white background. They're so soothing and elegant!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Such a clean fresh design! Beautiful done! Cheers to #7!! Where does the time go?
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this one Michele! The die cuts and stamps are just gorgeous. I really love the colors you used as well. Simple, elegant and stunning, what more could one ask for?!! Hugs, Brenda
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