I'm back 'in the saddle' and even though our weather is dreadful, I am 99.8% better and boy that feels great!
The moment Bobby announced it was Stencil Week at Just us Girls #807, I scurried into my studio - I have a brand spankin' new stencil set to use!! I mentioned a prize won on IG from Waffle Flower Crafts - not only did I choose those wonderful frames, but also their new Peony Stencils... here's the first of many to come...
Galina used black in her background in her YouTube video - of course I wanted
to CASE every detail but thought a dark brown would be almost as dramatic!
Tell me what you think!
Several dies were used before I got right to the edge of the completed piece:
from the outside: PTI Skinny Ric Rac dies, then EH Essential Rectangle which
leaves the teensiest little border, and lastly one of Wplus9's Postage dies for my sentiment.
Before putting them all together, I used my favorite SU Subtle Texture to add a fabric look.
I just never tire of that.
These are the inks used for the Peony layers.
So! There it is! My first card for a challenge in 2026! Thanks, JUGS for lighting the fire!
=] Michele
Not sure which is more impressive...the florals (beautiful) or that frame (amazing)! It all works together in such a gorgeous way!
ReplyDeleteI almost just bought these peonies, but didn't. They are one of my favorite flowers and I have a wildly funny story about my FIL describing his peonies to me - I will stop right there. I have to recover every time I think of it. Your card is just wonderful. I love the brown background and your choice of colors is so perfect. Now I need those ric rac dies too!
ReplyDeleteYou can definitely set this one aside for next time we get together Michele...your card is GORGEOUS!! I love the dark brown background and the colors you used on the Peonies...soooo pretty!! Loving the framing too! This card is definitely a winner in my book...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely beautiful! I love that you used brown as the backdrop -- not only does it match your peony inks, but it let you bring in that kraft and white framing -- so beautiful
ReplyDeleteP.S. SO glad to hear you're doing better!
ReplyDeleteI'm beyond happy to know you're feeling better! I must say, it shows in this gorgeous work of art you've shared with us at Just Us Girls. So happy to have you playing along with your first challenge entry of 2026! XO
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are 99.8% better, Michele! And you came back in a dramatic way, my friend! I think the dark brown works as well as black, especially with the colors of your peonies and the awesome framing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous start to the year!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you back in the saddle, stenciling up a storm! I've yet to play with my WF peony stencil and I wouldn't have thought of that yummy color combo. I'm sure we'll be seeing a black background, soon ;)
ReplyDeleteThey look stunning - both color wise and pairing wise. I'm loving the looks of those gorgeous peonies!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Michele. LOVE your new floral stencil ... especially in the bold oranges - gorgeous! LOVE the brown background and that framing is awesome! Happy New Year! xx
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you are feeling better! And if this card is the evidence, I'd say you were 100%! Glorious and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow fun we were your 1st challenge of this year, and with quite the fabulous card! Yay for feeling better too. Thanks for sharing at JUGS
ReplyDeleteYes, the dark brown background is beautiful with those stenciled blooms. Love the frame and design of your card. So glad to see you "Back in the saddle" with your creating.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes that texture is wonderful! A little click for a close up and I see it perfectly. Love every inch of this. The stenciled flowers are fabulous with brown, and the framing is charming with the ric rac border. The postage die for the sentiment gives the impression of being pinked, which is ideal with the ric rac and fabric look of the image panel. So glad you're feeling 99.8% better!
ReplyDeleteYou've framed out those peonies beautifully, Michele, and since they are what I assume is Nutmeg the dark brown background works best. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us at Just Us Girls.
ReplyDeleteOooo beautifully stenciled - and beautiully framed!
ReplyDeleteAnother really pretty card Michele!
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