Monday, September 8, 2025

D is for Die-ing to play!

Dear D.,

I had a little bit of time between 'loads of fun' and had a new die set calling my name!  I'm so happy to play cards with your I.D.E.A.S challenge: D for die - and! There may be one for NBUS, too!

Love ... M.


Think Autumn and the last brave roses on the vine!
HoneyBee Vintage Roses cover plate finally came home to mama after a 6-month or longer stint on my wish list.  Betterpress-ed sentiment.
Look closely and you'll see my old favorite Altenew Elegant Swirls!


All cut with Bristol paper, blended with a few Altenew inks, and Roses distress re-inker 
Ripe Persimmon 'homemade' paper.



HoneyBee's Lovely Layers: Amaryllis + PB Frame it!
Sentiment and snowflake from my snippets.

And another in white on a grey blue HoneyBee Vitamin Sea paper!


This Christmas sentiment is from Spellbinders SB BP-204 Sending Joy.


It has been a looooong day!  See ya later gators...
=] Michele


18 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

Beautiful times three ~ wowee! I might have to take a little trip to HoneyBee, that first die is fantastic! Any one of these would be right at home in our JUGs gallery... dies, anything goes!

donna mikasa said...

Oh.my.goodness! Those vintage roses in vintage colors are gorgeous!! I love the color combo you chose--perfection! And the amaryllis in reds are just outstanding and equally elegant in white! I don't think I've ever asked you what die cutting machine you own but your arms must surely have had quite a workout!

Jeanne said...

Your cards are stellar, Michele. So happy you got to play in between your loads of fun! Are you using Olo markers along with your Copics? If so, what do you think of them?

TK said...

What a lovely bunch of coco... I mean cards! They are all stunningly beautiful and perfect, Michele

Bonnie said...

You've added to my wishlist, my friend! These roses are gorgeous and your colors a perfect blend of peaches and green! And the amaryllis is the most realistic I've seen! I always go with red, but I love the white too. This post is going to cost me some moola! I sure wished you lived next door!

Loll said...

Your roses card is gorgeous! Love the deep green background and your beautifully coloured blooms and leaves on top. The Amarylis cards are also stunning with amazing flowers and wonderful framing. Great work Michele! xx

Patti Callihan said...

Your cards are stunningly beautiful Michele. Gorgeous.❤️

Bobby said...

So glad you finally got to play with the Vintage Roses, Michele. I can't wait to make another one. Love the amaryllis. I should have brought that one with me. It looks great on patterned paper. I'll have to remember that.

Leslie Miller said...

You know you have to have it when it waits 6 months on your wish list. Gorgeous card with those brave roses, Michele! I do see the swirls peeking from behind, too. Lovely amaryllis cards, another favorite Christmas flower. You're really on a fabulous roll!

JoAnn said...

Wow, 3 beautiful cards. Those peach roses are gorgeous ( and I did see your swirly background). The framed red Amaryllis is beautiful and my favorite. The white one is lovely also. I agree with Bonnie about costing moola. I am always inspired by your lovely creations. TFS

Marcia Hill said...

I came so close to ordering that vintage roses set last week, but glad I held off now that you have it, and you'll share, right??! Your card in the autumn colors is gorgeous my friend!! And I'm loving your sweet amaryllis cards too...both the red & the white one! Three amazing cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Cat Craig said...

Stunning.

baileyrosy.com said...

aw swoon !!!!Beautiful all three of them . Your colouring and design on all of them are simply out of this world and as a result I have had to purchase that lovely Honey Bee cover plate ( I already own the amaryllis) so thank you once again for enabling me xx

Marie

Birgit said...

Oh my stars, these are all gorgeous! So glad you took the plunge and brought these dies home with you. The rose cover plate is stunning over a dark background and I do love that amaryllis. That one is the newest addition to my wish list. Gorgeous makes!!

Cindy C. said...

Stunning makes!!

Helen said...

What a gorgeous set of floral die cut flowers Michele! So special. I must admit myu favourite is the wonderful Vintage Roses! They look amazing!! Enjoy your weekend! :)

Kim S said...

You find THE BEST dies! Of course your use of them shows them off beautifully. These are amazing!

lostinpaper said...

Oh wow! I can't stop looking at the first card... those leaves and gorgeous flowers and it covers the whole card!!