So far, we have only had a few flakes of that 'four letter word' but the National Weather Service says we're in for it - so here I am with a potpourri of cards for challenges on my radar!
First up for Just us Girls #709 - Word Week: Sparkle! I hope a sparkly-two-ways sentiment counts! This gorgeous embossing powder is worthy of a closeup:
It's really key to heat from the underside of these glitter-filled embossing powders -
ask me how I know...
I kept my card clean and simple as can be allowing the letterpress shine without
adding any ink at all. I love this gorgeous Winter white!
Triple B January 2024 has a little birdy that caught my attention - see if you can find him here - and his little B-word friend!
I knew I could find a bird small enough for these TH Pines! I found
just the ticket in an old PTI In the Meadow set - btw it's the same set where I found my sparkly sentiment!
There are bits and blobs of glittering snow on the branches - you'll
have to look closely to find it. The hardest part of Winter for me
is the poor lighting for photographing in natural lighting.
Last up second helpings for the new Word Power Challenge #1! More Betterpress-ed Evergreens and one big, beautiful sentiment:
Okay! Now I'm off to brew up a big pot of Zuppa Toscana soup for dinner - that should keep us warm and satisfied all evening!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend that excludes bad weather and includes some crafty time playing in your favorite challenges! Thanks for spending some time with me this week!
=] Michele
Love the look of all 3 cards but the middle one stands out for me. Love all the texture and white on white. I have those tree dies and I am ashamed to say that I don't think I have used them yet. The hidden extras add to the interest too. Hope the storm comes and goes without any trauma for you xx
ReplyDeleteAll are beautifully created cards, just the perfect size bird and bunny too for the snowy white card, love the sparkle-y goodness on the first card and the third card is gorgeous as well and perfect for our Word Power challenge!!
ReplyDeleteSnowing right now in my part of Michigan pretty heavily and they say the worse is yet to come, so all snuggle-y in my craft room, stay warm!!
Well, I wish you could blow some of that snow our way...more RAIN is predicted for us this weekend! Anyway, I'll get my shovelful from looking at these beauties! Just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous trio of wintery gorgeousness, Michele!!! Zuppa Toscana sounds yummy and perfect for the storm. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteThose all white cards are stunning! So elegant 😊. Thanks for sharing at JUGS!
ReplyDeleteThere is a whole lot of pretty happening here! I spy the wee bird and his B-word friend tucked into all of that marvelous white! I love the way your sentiment fills your last card. I'm calling WWCD on that one! Hope you didn't get dumped on with too much snow and that your soup was tastey... mine was!
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm my friend, we are sweltering here and heading off to Victoria tomorrow for my Dad's 80th. Sending warm hugs your way x ps your cards are A.maZ.inG!
ReplyDeleteA flurry of delight is what this post is! Wow! So many lovely takes on the challenges. I did find your b&b friends on the one card. Well played. Each one is full of beauty. Thank you for sharing. I hope you stay snug and warm in your neck of the woods. Our forecast got colder! Not fit for man nor beast outside in our frigid temps! Crafty hugs!
ReplyDeleteMichele... what a fabulous set of cards!!! Love each one of them. Great way to start 2024 with endless creativity. Thanks for sharing with JUGS.
ReplyDeleteI think these makes are quite captivating!! 😍😍
ReplyDeleteThere are all JUST GORGEOUS! Yes, I found your bird and bunny, which I actually located first. These are all really terrific, Michele, and happy to see some old sets too
ReplyDeleteMichele, what a fab collection of cards, and although I love the textured cards with those deep impressions...I am smitten with your white on white.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous makes, every one of them! So glad to see you making the best of bad weather. The white on white cards are simply stunning! The betterpressed trees are magnificent! We're getting freezing rain and snow today. Ugh! What a mess!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards. I especially love the pine trees with the tiny bird. TFS
ReplyDeleteA sparkling beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sparkly Wintery Christmas cards. Hope you do not get too slammed by the snow..we are getting rain, rain, rain and occasional winds...if the power goes out we are prepared...Denny has us toasty warm from our wood stove:-) I am planning some crafting today too:-) Your soup sounds wonderful too:-) Love and hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteA trio of lovely cards. Love them all but especially the 2nd one, white on white is stunning. The cute little birdie and bunny are extras. TFS
ReplyDeleteHope you are staying safe and warm with your bad weather and that it doesn't last long.
ReplyDeleteOh my! These cards are beautiful! I love your work! Stay warm and safe!
ReplyDeleteIt's inside weather all over the US it seems. I've been watching the news and I have to say I feel fortunate here and should not complain. Your snowy cards are beautiful, Michele! I really love the TH trees white on white. I have not done anything I especially like with those trees yet, but this is exquisite. You know how I feel about those Betterpress trees, sigh. Your soup sounds wonderful. Rich made enchiladas yesterday -- yum! He took some to our guy friend down the street (recent triple bypass) and I delivered some to my dearest sister-friend (newly widowed). We each had an enjoyable visit and then came home to our own reheated dinner. So good!
ReplyDeleteAll three of these cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL Michele! The sentiment on your first card is so perfect for that tree line plate you used...gorgeous card!! And I did find the bunny and birdie on your 2nd card...what sweet additions and I always love seeing those TH trees! Your 3rd card is just as lovely too, and the sentiment another prefect fit!! You might have your Christmas cards done really, REALLY early this year!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous array of cards, Michele. I loe them all, and they all have a quiet calm to them that snow brings (if you are home with a well stocked fridge, nowhere to go, and working heat.) My fave is the one with the snowflake background and the TH trees with tiny bird. They are all fabulous, of course!
ReplyDeleteThe white on white cards are stunning, Michele, and I do spy that little bird and bunny. Thanks for sending the sparkly sentiment one to Just Us Girls. I don't think I've ever seen that large sentiment on the green trees before. It's so great for the challenge and for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and the sparkle that is you shines through!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are gorgeous, I may have gone shopping after seeing your post!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful frosty cards! I hope they prepared you for the storm!
ReplyDeleteOh Michele ... your cards are all just gorgeous! But I really LOVE that BIG SENTIMENT atop that beautiful pines background ... well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our WORD POWER challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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What a trio of treasures I simply adore all three of them so classy and beautifully crafted letting the beauty shine through by keeping them CAS.
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