Jen T. is our designer this week at Freshly Made Sketches #745 and she's featuring a square card!
I don't normally make them but last week I finally got around to hanging a frame on the wall containing one of my watercolored florals - it only took me 10 years - and it inspired my card!
I cut a piece of woodgrain cardstock 4 x 4 inches and then opened the
window using an MFT Wonky Square die. You might better tell why I added the
slim strips around the opening when you see the actual frame...
After creating the frame, it was then the question of what to 'fill' it
with... HoneyBee to the rescue where I found just the right bloom to fit
from their Plumeria die cut background set.
After blending a bit of ink for contrast to the blooms and leaves
and mounting my sentiment, it seemed a bit bland. I often find
inspiration from friends - Lisa, you gave me just the trick to finish
my card with one of these little postage marks!
My postmark - and sentiments, too - comes from
The Greetery's Pretty Postmarks set.
SO! There you go! Now let's go see what inspired Jen's sketch, shall we?
=] Michele
The soft colors of these beautiful flowers are such a lovely contrast with the green leaves and woodgrain frame! This card should be framed too!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Michele. I love the kraft woodgrain, and the frame around the opening looks marvelous. I love the script in the background and yes, that little postmark is the perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteThat last comment was me, BTW. LOL
ReplyDeleteIt is hip to be square says Huey Lewis! Beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteI love your card and your framed work of art! So happy I inspired you to add that sweet little post mark to those pretty peachy blooms. Two marvelous makes, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Michele and I love how you've framed your blooms!! Your added postmark finished off this card perfectly...aren't stamping friends great?!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely frame worthy! Just beautiful, Michele.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Blossom- check, background - check, finishes - check; yep, you checked all the boxes and made it perfect! Sweet card, Michele, and the postmarked is just the cherry on top
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Michele - so much texture and detail and this does suit the square frame too. I love that you've been framing pieces for home decor too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, Michele! Right down to the perfect postmark that was "missing" from Jen's sketch! And your framed piece should have been displayed 10 years ago! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love it! Beautiful with the sketch and the woodgrain and those pretty little plumerias. The postmark was just the right accent. Your framed watercolor is very pretty, too! I've always planned to do that, but somehow never got around to it. Nice!
ReplyDeleteIts a lovely card and a perfect play on the sketch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and what a gorgeous framed piece of art. Wow!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how you were inspired!! You are SO talented!
ReplyDeleteThat frame is fabulous to show off the soft pink Plumeria, Michele.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous my friend, and so is the inspiration... love it!
ReplyDeleteI love a square card- just special! The wood grain frame sets the dainty flowers off perfectly! Love it! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! I LOVE your inspiration piece. Such lovely details.
ReplyDeleteGreat and beautiful cards 👏👏👏 congrats
ReplyDeleteStunning work as always, Michele. Jo x
ReplyDeleteThis is a little work of art, totally worthy of a frame!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - loving the text in the background behind those fabulous flowers! And your framed piece is stunning! Worth a 10 year wait, I say!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I love that you were able to use your watercolor as inspiration. And REALLY glad you got that up on the wall. Your flowers, the colors, that frame detail...all so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh just gorg! I am loving everything about this beauty!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful Michele. It looks so lovely in your gorgeous wood frame. It's easy to see how you were inspired by your painting to design your card ... another beauty! :) xx
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