Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches #687

Verena is the other 'new kid' on the team and I'm quite sure you all have fallen in love with her style already!  Today, she has given us a most wonderful Sketch:

I even borrowed it recently to make this card - I wonder if she recognized it.

Today, it's all about this Handpicked Bouquet that was rearranged to
fit her sketch.  A bouquet this pretty deserved a lovely linen panel that was cut
using a PFS Essential Stitched Rectangle.  That lovely sentiment was stamped
at Marcia's - from The Greetery: Opposites Attract.


I used a much-loved Leafy Garland die from Altenew for Verena's 'moon shape' 
cut from vellum for an extra feminine touch!  Here are the inks I've used
for that pretty bouquet:


Thanks, Verena, for this gorgeous Sketch #687 - I know it will be much loved
by our card makers!  So, what are you waiting for?  We cannot wait to see
our gallery full of your gorgeous cards!
=] Michele

22 comments:

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Ooh, this is so beautiful. Love your rich, velvety bloom, with the linen background, and a great interpretation of the sketch.
Thanks so much for choosing my card for last week's challenge xxx

Bonnie said...

That flower is gorgeous, Michele, and arranged beautifully with the foliage! Such pretty colors and use of this sketch!

Marcia Hill said...

What a beauty Michele! I love how you followed the sketch design with the curving leaves, and your bloom is so pretty in the deep reds/magentas! The simple sentiment is the perfect finishing touch to this lovely, lovely card my friend! Hugs. :0)

Leslie Miller said...

I do love the sketch and especially how you used it with the leafy garland and the pert and pretty flower!

donna mikasa said...

Gorgeous take on Verena's sketch! That bloom is stunning and I love the touch of vellum and how you nestled the sentiment in your bouquet!

LeAnne said...

Ooh la la! What gorgeous floral, and I love the soft vellum curving behind it! Beautiful as usual!

Loll said...

LOVE your interpretation of the sketch. Your flowers and white sprigs form the perfect crescent. Beautiful! xx

Bobby said...

I almost missed that vellum 'half moon' leafy branch at first look, Michele. It is partly hidden by your beautiful blooms.

JoAnn said...

Another gorgeous flower. Love the colors and the special touch with that vellum die cut. Perfect arrangement for the sketch.

Lisa Elton said...

Gosh this is pretty and I love the colors you used!

TK said...

This is really fantastic, Michele! Love the lovely layers, beautiful flower and colors, but all those little details to make your hand-picked beauty

Cat Craig said...

I love your take on the sketch, flower cards have my heart.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Such a clever interpretation of the sketch Michele, and it is quite gorgeous! I love the white die cut in the background. Fabulous!

Jeanne said...

Gosh this is oh so pretty, Michele!

HilaryJane said...

That is such a great take on the sketch and I love that deep red. Great idea to use the vellum too xx

lostinpaper said...

Gorgeousness overload!

Verena said...

Simply gorgeous! What else can I say? I love everything about this card. Now I need to check out the other card you made!

Linda Callahan said...

Wow love the subtle vellum behind that bright burst of color! Beautiful!

baileyrosy.com said...

I love how your mind works this is a fantastic take on the sketch. The placement is perfect and those gorgeous blooms with their rich velvety colours against the soft vellum is sheer perfection.

Marie

Karren said...

This is a stunner, Michele! The vellum layer is the perfect touch and works with both the sketch and that fabulous flower.

Jen Timko said...

Everything about this is perfection! Sigh...just incredible!

Cécile RIBON said...

So, so beautiful ! This floral arrangement is just amazing, Michele. And it works so perfectly with the sketch.