Second Helpings of JOY

As promised, I'm back with another card for Fusion: Joy!  this time with a little whimsy:

The fantastic Nichole Heady of PTI strung little pom-poms for her card, and I thought it was the cutest idea - thanks,  Nichole!  I created a little JOY [Concord & 9th again - this time in plaid - swoon!] for a tiny mantle - and thought it was just about time that one of my favorite wood panels saw some light!

 

I'm off to play with even more grey for another challenge - these folks are really making me a happy challenge participant!

 

=]  Michele

Fusion: JOY!

Do you believe in love at first sight?  I do:

 

 

I knew in a moment that I'd play along with this little Fusion Joy grey and white lovely!  [oh. and there could be Second Helpings, too!  ;]  I combined the photo and sketch for my card:

 

 

We are having the first bit of snow for the season!  I couldn't resist adding a bit of Nuvo snow to my die cuts.  Concord & 9th provided the Joy-filled word,  MFT the wreaths, sprigs, and that gorgeous grey cardstock:  Gravel Grey in this case.

 

Thanks for stopping by on a Saturday!  It certainly does bring joy to my heart!  I'll be back with those Second Helpings, soon!

 

=]  Michele

 

              

                SO very honored to add:



 

 





CAS[E] this Sketch #199

Chrissy's Sketch did truly make me happy, happy, HAPPY!  I had the perfect inspiration from #199:

 

It came in the form of Christmas words, on another little plaid platform ... can you sense a theme for my Christmas cards this year?

 

More of that lovely Lawn Fawn Winter plaid! 
I admit to buying it just for this lovely grey!

We can't wait to see which word, or words you'll choose for your own version of Sketch #199!  See you in the gallery, but let's meet at the blog for a peek at the lovelies my teamies have created, okay?

 

=]  Michele

 

 

 

 

 



The Heart Desires - second helpings!

Thank you to The Heart Desires for inviting me to play cards as a Guest Designer for Challenge #6 - that team is so sweet, they even ask 'runner ups' to be their guests!  OH and thanks to that handsome dude in the inspiration photo for helping me get my mojo on!  Don't you love him? 

 

For my second helping, I've worked with that awesome sketch, and captured a few other elements of the photo... see if you can find them:

 

Die-namics wreath; Neat & Tangled Perfect Blend to-go cup
and a few more found papers from my leftover-Christmas stash -
it truly is like Christmas all over again!

 Thank you for all your sweet messages!  I'm off to check out all of your creations ... you're playing cards, too, right?

 

=]  Michele

 



Inspired by All the Little Things #32

Inspired by All the Little Things is featuring Rosemary Dennis of hey there... rosigrl!   and if that isn't enough reason to play along,  take a peek at the inspiration photo:

As many did, I thought first of the Two Feet Deep set from Papertrey Ink... am I right?  Perfect little skis, fabulous dies.  Here is my take using them with a bit of wood veneer:

 

 

Now.  Did you happen to notice that I've created a little 'stripe-y' goodness in the background ... yep!  This one is also off to see Virginia for her latest Challenge: #25 Stripes and Plaids! 



                                       

 

I just know you are all busy creating your own Christmas/Holiday cards right now ... even more reason to thank you for stopping by for a visit!  Thank you SO much...

 

=]  Michele



MFT Color Challenge #57

When the MFT Color Challenge hit my email box this morning, I knew immediately what I wanted to do ... execution took me the rest of the day!  I LOVE GRAY!!!  But I must be honest, those MFT cardstocks haven't reached my mailbox YET!  I had to get a little inventive using my stash =]

With a nice little pile of MFT products [listed below], this is my card for Color Challenge #57:

 

Oh my goodness I've been waiting a year to make this card!  That little Jingle all the Way set was out of stock forever!

 

Happy that you had a moment [or two] to stop by today!

 

=]  Michele

 

Supplies:  Jingle all the way! - for the sweet little picker & Santa sentiment

                   Harvest Mouse - for the perfect little sentiment

                   Jumbo Dot Cover-up

                   Peek-a-boo Wonky Window

                   Wonky Stitched Stack

 



CAS[E] this Sketch #198

There are times, when viewing the next great Sketch, I wonder what the designer's inspiration was ... you know?  This one nearly stumped me, N@ =]

I had a few snippets still on my desk, and they saved me, once again!  NEVER throw those pretty little useable goodies away, is what I've learned lately ... like these darlings: 

... can make this happen:

I'm totally loving my newest little embossing folder - Richard Garay, you've made my holiday cards this year!

Okay!  Let's all run over to CAS[E] this Sketch #198 to see what my talented teamies have created!  You'll join us this week, won't you?

=]  Michele