Friday, October 11, 2024

Freshly Made Sketches #657

Karren has a fun Sketch for us this week at Freshly Made sketches #657 and I had a few Honey Bee supplies out that seem to work pretty well for it!  First, here's her Sketch:


Seems like a good place for a Quail, am I right? lol  I took liberties with her
plumage but isn't that why this craft is so much fun?


My card base was created by stacking two A2 panels of wood grain card [Altenew]
and giving them a random diagonal cut at the same time.
You'll undoubtedly see the fraternal twin soon enough.

While I had those inky finger daubers out, I gave the top white portion a little
color, too...


This little HB tag die was used to cut a leftover piece of water colored card
from this week's PB stockings.  A few Spellbinders' Holiday Blooms cattails, 
bits of pine bough and leaves from PB Stocking Stuffers, and a linen string and bow were just the ticket for toppings.  Okay, a bit of Stickles for good measure, too.

You have put up with me a lot this week and I sure appreciate it!  Have a great weekend, my friends!
=] Michele

16 comments:

lostinpaper said...

Ooh, such a pretty colour combo, I adore it Michele!

Bonnie said...

What a pretty tag and I love your two tone woodgrain background! Fun colors for a Christmas card!

Lisa Elton said...

I parked my entry right next to yours in the gallery, Michele! Gosh this is pretty. Love the colors and that darling bird!

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwwww...your sweet little Quail looks so comfy all nestled into his bits and bobs nest Michele!! I love your two toned woodgrain background too...a perfect landing spot for both the Quail and tag! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

donna mikasa said...

That quail takes the spotlight on your wonderful tag! And her plummage? Gorgeous!! Gives her such a regal look!

LeAnne said...

Your quail is stunning! What a beautiful way to use this diecut and all these lovely embellishments! It's a work of art!

Birgit said...

So pretty Michele! Love the dramatic colors you've used. The quail is so cute!

Bobby said...

Love the coloring on this, Michele.

Leslie Miller said...

What a beautiful arrangement! I absolutely love the quail. Anything earthy, woodsy, birdy has my heart entirely!

TK said...

Your "vision" for this card is amazing! The non-traditional colors are awesome

Jacquie Southas said...

Love every little detail of this beautifully layered design, Michele! Thanks for playing along with us at FMS this week.

Loll said...

Sweet! Great colours too, Michele! xx

Linda Callahan said...

A quail?!?! Wow - this card is wonderful! Just beautiful!

Jen Brum said...

This is such a beautiful card! I just love the colours, the texture and of course that sweet bird! So pretty! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Nance said...

I really, really love this card, Michele! The pink is so soft and subtle and such a great nontraditional combo for a nature inspired Holiday card.

Connie said...

Love this Michele!