It has been a while since I have played in the Altenew Inspiration Challenge - Kelly's gorgeous photo was all the inspiration I needed to play this month! Check it out:
Isn't this fantastic?? Kelly found this mural during a visit to Cincinnati.
We have a local artist who has transformed some of
the overpasses in our area. There is also such a mural as this on
the blank side of a local furniture store here in Norton Shores. But
none start with this gorgeous charcoal grey.... and you know well that
is all the inspiration I needed, right?
Armed with these inks:
and the latest purchase from Altenew I got to work as soon
as I retrieved that package from the mailbox!
After stamping and stenciling these gorgeous Blooming Delights,
I gave them a quick cut so I could arrange them as I'd like over my
charcoal card base which has been dry embossed with my favorite
Altenew Geo Steps folder:
Thanks, Kelly! and thank YOU for dropping by!
=] Michele
The mural is spectacular and now I'm thinking your card is, too! I love the splash of color against the embossed charcoal. Wow! I love how you go straight from the mailbox to your stamping table and create something so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteShe had you at grey lol. Perfect choice of bold flowers for the design too, it's like they were made for it, LOVE!
ReplyDeleteNailed it!! Love the big blooms and the fun background. This is beautiful, Michele!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!! I love the bold colors of your beautiful flowers against the charcoal gray embossed background Michele...simply stunning card my friend!! So glad the "follow.it" button is working again...I haven't got notifications in quite awhile! Hugs. ❤️
ReplyDeletePerfect, Michele! There is a huge dumpster near one of the city buildings that has been painted! The wildflowers on the black background is so pretty! And so are your bright colored flowers on the charcoal background!
ReplyDeleteThe inspiration may have been there, but I believe this gorgeous creation came straight from your brilliant head! Really pretty colors and gorgeous texture
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner Michelle! Truly....
ReplyDeleteWow! That mural I quite something! What an awesome inspiration piece resulting in your fabulous creation. The colors work so beautifully together and I love the white space you left on the petals.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a wow card and a perfect interpretation of the inspiration photo. It is that dark grey background that makes it so special. I would really love to see that mural in real life xx
ReplyDeleteI just knew you'd play along and you nailed it perfectly....again!
ReplyDeleteI was just working on my card for that very challenge, Michele. Oh how I'd love to see that mural in person. Your big orange bloom is gorgeous and pairs well with the lavender ones. I was thinking of using the same embossing folder but now I won't. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow !!! What a great take on the challenge you really rocked this one. I'm with you on the grey anything grey really makes my heart pitter-patter and my house is a shrine to it. I even have 2-meter high grey radiators in my living room.
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Fantastic in every way! Thanks for sharing, Michele.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous take on this months inspiration. You nailed it.
ReplyDeleteThe mural is amazing and so is your card! "Honey I shrunk the mural!" (Yes I just entertain myself while commenting.....)
ReplyDeleteMichele!! Gah! Your card is amazing!! Your textured charcoal panel really sets off your new blooms 🧡💜 AND is that black cardstock I spy underneath the charcoal sentiment die?! So smart for an actual and visual shadow. I’m jealous you have a local street artist - I have to go into the city for my local hunting. But my new hobby sure makes visiting new cities doubly exciting : ) so glad you played along, thrilled to see you!
ReplyDeleteThat's a BEAUTY!!!
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