There is no denying that my choices for this card were based on Kim's fun Freshly Made Sketch #676 - let me share that right now:
However, I've been thinking/worrying about my friend Therese whose threat of Cyclone Alfred hitting Australia where she lives is worrisome indeed. So, I did what we card makers do: I made her a card! SSS Wednesday Challenge is looking for Stitches and asking us to use our Tim Holtz products - it was kismet!
Pigment Craft Co.: Fall Wreath stamps and die for the two-season wreaths
Wplus9: Circle die for the sun and a fun sentiment
Waffleflower Craft: Rectangle Frames
Tim Holtz/Sizzix: Papercut Cafe
MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles for the faux stitching!
Okay, the boss just called, and it sounds like he'll be taking the afternoon off - I better get this card posted and hit the shower!
Have a wonderful crafty weekend! Stay SAFE, Therese!
=] Michele
Oh my goodness, this is spectacular! Love it! Enjoy your afternoon wherever it takes you and whatever you do! XX
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and warm greeting card! Love the colors and design.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope Therese and her family are safe, too! What a lovely card to show her you're thinking of her. I love that you were able to use the sketch as an added bonus!
ReplyDeleteI do love that soft green and wonderful die cut cups. The lovely texture enhances the white space perfectly. I do hope that cyclone passes Therese by without causing any problems xx
ReplyDeleteYou are a thoughtful friend, Michele! What a beautiful card to share with Therese. I love the colors! I hope she stays safe!!
ReplyDeleteSaying prayers for Theresa! I saw where she was moving furniture and planning to hunker down -- this card will definitely be uplifting, with it's spectacular take on the design and all those fun elements! Wonderful, Michele
ReplyDeleteTherese is going to love this Michele and I do too! Such pretty colors and the layout is perfect for those lovely cups!! I'll say some extra prayers that the cyclone doesn't hit!!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWWCD and Therese is going to love it! The steam is pretty nifty. Hope you and the boss enjoyed your afternoon together! xo
ReplyDeleteI love these cups of steaming coffee, Michele! The rings and layering make this extra special and I love that you used watercolor paper for the base!
ReplyDeleteHope your friend Therese is safe. A lovely card to let her know you are thinking of your. Love the texture.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!! I love the little circle frames and the fun die cuts you used on this. Gorgeous design.
ReplyDeleteOh my! This card is just absolutely perfect in every way. From design, to color, it is beyond wonderful. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I just love the green and those coffee cups! I hope Therese is safe as well.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have just the right images for any challenge, Michele, and those TH cups with their steam rising look terrific in the seasonal wreaths.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!! The coffee cups on the little wreaths look fantastic. And what a perfect card for your friend! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fabulous!!! You are so thoughtful and super kind to make this card for Therese!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is wonderful! The colours are gorgeous and I really love those cup dies of Tim's. I hope Therese is okay - there was a ton of water!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY! If you haven't already, would LOVE if you please share in the Coffee Loving Papercrafters FB --GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the party, sorry, but I must say I sure do love this card! You make the Papercut Cafe look amazing, while mine is still sitting in the NBUS basket. I love how you used the circles design, love the wreath elements, and the really fun sentiment. It's just so warm and cozy and pretty! I hope Therese weathered the cyclone okay. I saw that there was some very serious flooding!
ReplyDeleteI love this card - so pretty! And I have had these dies forever - still in the package....sigh....
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