Saturday, May 3, 2014

The first day of my Sentiment-al Journey =]

You should know that this blog was not my idea - well, kind of my idea. 

I was encouraged by a great designer in our world of cards 'across the pond' who inspires me daily [and thousands of others] to create.  Start a blog! says she. Not only to share my creations, but also to give myself a voice.  You may be sorry about that voice thing... I am youngest of nine and LOVE to be heard!

Debby Hughes, you had me at [your first] hello [card]. =]

Here is an example of what you'll see here.  I [think] I have a sense of humor and often try to incorporate a little tongue-in-cheeky business into my cards.  Thus:


Inside sentiment:  "Sorry!! - I didn't think you caught my wave!!!"

I've been creating cards for the fam for a few years now.  Recently, I started to submit to challenges as I'm drawn to the world of CAS.  My first win happened this month on CASology!!  You cannot imagine my surprise, joy, and complete and utter fear when asked to be a Guest Designer!!  What a thrill - many thanks to Melissa Chipperfield.

So, if you so happen to be in my blog neighborhood... stop by, have a coffee, and hopefully a laugh =]

Michele

 

35 comments:

  1. Yay what an honor to be the first to leave a comment! Lovely blog and cool name ;) Your photos are so awesome too! Hope you will create and share a whole lot here!!

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  2. Ah Chaitali beat me to it! I'm so stoked you took the plunge! Seriously you will love having a voice :D So pleased for you and your success. Going to sit here and watch you rise :)

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  3. welcome to blogland, your card is gorgeous!! :) :)

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  4. Hello Hello Hello !! welcome to the wonderful world of blogging :-) I think I am your 1st follower ! ;-)

    Fabulous card Michele, now, why don't you enter this into the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ! we would love to see you over there :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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    1. Thanks Lorraine - you've seen me at SSS before and didn't even know it! Sneaky, right?

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  5. Welcome to blogland, Michele - so nice to "meet" you! I saw a tweet from Debby and wanted to stop by and say hello! Your card is adorable! :)

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  6. Hi Michele, welcome to blogland! your card is fabulous and I look forward to seeing more of your designs. :)

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    1. Oh Mandy, you may live to regret those words =] But I hope not! Thanks!!

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  7. I like cream and sugar in my coffee....but truth be told I would rather have tea.
    Welcome to BlogLand ! I wish you many years of happiness and creativity !
    Love the card and your sense of humor.
    I blog at Life@RuffHaven.... it's a little bit of everything. I enjoyed the JingleBelles Christmas Card challenges but I have a hard time posting my creations. Too many hobbies ...not enough time.

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  8. Gorgeous card - welcome to blogland.
    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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    1. Thanks Penni - I'd bet anything you have the same difficulties I have with that name spelling =]

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  9. Good luck with your Guest Designing, look fwd to seeing them all on here.

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  10. Adorable idea..."waving" hello! Very creative! Welcome to the wide wonderful world of blogging!

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  11. Hello Michele, welcome to blogging! I have seen your lovely presence around the blogland and am so glad that you have a new home here! Congrats on your guest design! You have a lovely CAS style! I sure hope that you join the fun challenges that the blogland has to offer! Have fun!

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  12. Fun card and happy to see you come to blogland!

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  13. Hey Michele! Your card is adorable. :) Welcome to blog land!

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    1. Kelly, I've had such wonderful inspiration from you all... thanks for the welcome!

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  14. Michele love your CAS card and congratulations on becoming a blogger! Michele we loved having you as our guest designer at CASology!

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    1. Tracey you are so kind. I loved that experience so much, even as nervous as I was =]

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  15. Yay!!!!!!! You are going to love this new journey!!! I totally remember your wave card on Flickr! So glad you made the leap into blogging!!

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  16. You are awesome - welcome to blogland!!

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  17. I love your style (and your sense of humor!) and I'm so glad you took the plunge! Welcome to blogland!

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    1. Oh Donna!! I love YOUR style and always take a close-up look at every one of your cards when I happen upon them. Thanks for the welcome, and not minding my silliness.

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  18. Yay! A blog! The "voice" part is what connects us all (beyond our brilliant artistry, lol!). :-) That's how we make some amazing friends here in the worldwide cardmaking community, at least that is what's happened for me. I love your cards, Michele. I can't wait to see what you have to say.

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  19. Nuts about wicked senses of humor...& your winning CASology card. Many congrats as guest designer & wishing you joy with your new blog.

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  20. Such a fun card!!! Here's to many, many, many more fabulous cards and blog posts!!

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  21. seriously, I totally remember this card.
    Can I tell you how thrilled I am that you ventured into blogging?! You are such a joy and I'm so glad that we're bloggie friends...one day we will meet up! Thanks so much for linking up!

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