Friday, August 15, 2025

The Flower Challenge - Reminder #105

Besides the usual stickles, sequins, enamel dots, and an occasional button, I seldom 'embellish' my cards much.  But THIS card made in 2015 kept coming to mind and I couldn't help but remake it for my reminder at The Flower Challenge #105.

I've used the same background stamp from MFT: Roses All Over which was white heat-embossed onto clear heat-resistant acetate.
But here are the differences: I added lots of glamour with the glitter card panel which you are able to see through the acetate cover, and the ribbon found in 
my stash - a very old collection from Dear Lizzy:



You'll look beyond my reflection - there is nothing but creamy white and glitter here.
Okay, okay - there is one of those Betterpress-ed sentiments using Altenew Sicilian Amber ink.

Of course, we've been loving how you have embellished your floral cards - you have time to make another!  There is plenty more inspiration from our TFC team HERE!
=] Michele

22 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous end result!

Bonnie said...

This is so elegant, Michele! I especially love the see through top and that glitter ribbon! WOWZA!

HilaryJane said...

Gorgeous, I love the white on white effect with the touch of sparkle. Avery special card for a very special day xx

Cat Craig said...

Oh WOW, this is really stunning Michele. top 3

donna mikasa said...

Wow! Lots of glamour, indeed! It looks like you used a whole new background stamp! White embossed acetate and that glittery ribbon brings your card to a whole new level! Just gorgeous, Michele!

Loll said...

STUNNING! So many beautiful elements that all play together perfectly. Great work! xx

Marcia Hill said...

This is a STUNNER Michele!! I'm loving all the glitz and sparkle on this lovely, lovely card my friend...perfect for a wedding or a congrats of any kind! LOVE it!! Hugs. :0) P.S. Did you wonder where my card was today?? I just realized I hadn't had a single comment and when I went to look on blogger, I realized I had scheduled it for tomorrow...good grief! Oh well, it's there now!!

Lisa Elton said...

Look at your getting all sparkly and glittery! Loved the first one and love this ramped up version too! Beautifully done, Michele!

TK said...

Oh this is amazing and beautiful, Michele! I do love the overall simplicity, but there's SO much beauty! This stamp has always been one of my faves yet I always forget about it

Marlies said...

A gorgeous cad. Very elegant. Marlies

Birgit said...

This is gorgeous Michele!! So much sparkle and shine.

Jeanne said...

Simply gorgeous, Michele! Wow!

JoAnn said...

Elegant and gorgeous. Love the pretty background.

Julia Aston said...

so delightful Michele! I love both your previously made card and the new rendition! What a lovely add with that golden strip and layered bloom! Julia xx

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my, what a beauty! I took a look at your blast from the past, too. Another gorgeous card with a timeless stamp. I love the updated version even more, partly because it's so easy to slip into an envelope and mail. The sparkle on this elegant card is spectacular!

lostinpaper said...

A photographic challenge for sure, but worth it my friend... I think we could both employ Tom to be our official photographer, we could pay him in cards lol.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! I love seeing the glitter underneath the roses. 😊

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Wowie Zowie, Batman.... This is out of this universe gorgeous. What a perfect card for a most special occasion! I will pick myself up off the floor now...

baileyrosy.com said...

Stunning !!! At first I thought the background was a cover plate but after closely inspecting it and putting my specs on it's full beauty was revealed. Wow ! I love the glitter peaking through such a sophisticated,stylish card.

Marie

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. All those fabulous roses both embossed and die cut. So simple, and so incredibly special. That ribbon just ties it all together and kicks up the glamour quotient. Just WOW!

Stef Perry said...

You've created a stunning remake of your original design, Michele! I love the glitter in the background and in the flower layers, but that ribbon adds that little bit of a WOW factor. A gorgeous make!

Bobby said...

Wow, Michele. This is so creative and absolutely gorgeous.