Saturday, February 6, 2016

Plaid: the new black!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the many water-colored plaids I've seen around since the Online Card Class started... I hope to take part in that class some day.  Until then, I've been practicing on my own:

Debby Hughes of Lime Doodle Designs continues to be my muse.  Her recent pastel plaid gave me the inspiration, along with her gorgeous Pinterest plaid-inspired collage - I'm sure she won't mind if I share it here:

Spring plaid.

By now, you might know I cannot resist table linens.  Just look at that lovely in the bottom-right corner!!

 
A bit of jelly roll [pen] never hurt anyone - just ask Julia =]

I do have lots of work ahead of me, but today, I'm feeling pretty happy with this one!  Could you stand another?


Have a fabulous weekend ... thanks to Debby, for always inspiring me.  Thanks also to #Diane McDonough Jaquay, who has been sharing her lovely plaids with us on Instagram, and Facebook! 

=]  Michele


37 comments:

Debby Hughes said...

Absolutely awesome Michele!! The colors layering over one another in your first plaid in particular - fabulous :D

Julie B said...

Gorgeous, love that little frame canted to one side. :)

Diane Jaquay said...

You're rocking the plaid, Michele, your cards are beautiful!!!

Ashwini Rao said...

You totally rocked the plaid, Michele! (Oops, that's what Diane said, but, its true!) Love love love both th cards!

Taheerah said...

Gorgeous gorgeous plaids! Makes my mouth water!! :D

Jenni's Jems said...

Wow love these ..especially the first one so delicate looking !!! and the wee heart on it stole mine! x

~amy~ said...

sooooo fabulously fun.

Dotty Jo said...

These are beautiful, Michele... I think you'll have to be my muse now! Jo x

LauraJane:) said...

LOVE!! Yep, I'm a linen hoarder too! No need for instillation for winter here:)) we are packed in linen textile goodness!

Melody said...

Those watercolor plaids are amazing! I need to give it a try! Thanks for sweet comments on my blog!

Marybeth said...

Get out a here! This looks amazing! You did this without the class? Lessons please! WOW I totally love this miss smarty pants! Gorgeous! Cant wait to give it a try!

Nora Noll said...

Oh my goodness!! These are BREATHTAKING!! Now I want to try this watercolor technique!! I LOVE the way you used the little frame you die cut and the "extra." You amaze me girly!!

Cat Craig said...

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous. I particularly love that skinny little frame offset.

Lisa Elton said...

I'll teach you the art of my bows if your teach me how you did this...deal!!??!! Love the colors of the first one and the PPP decorative tag is perfect on the second! And yes, that table cloth is a must!

Barb Ghig said...

Your plaid patterns are absolutely gorgeous, Michele! Both cards are stunning, but I'm partial to the color palette on the first one! Love how you played with your die cuts to create your focal point, too especially the clever thin frame you added to both cards...swoon!

lostinpaper said...

So fabulous Michele! Love those subtle colours!

Petra Swart said...

WOW, Michele, two more wonderful creations, my friend!!!! Your plaids are GORGEOUS and I love the very delicate frames and how you have used it!!! These are sooooo stunning ...love the 'u' with the cute little heart and the lovely frame and leaves on the second one!!!! Both beautifully done ...LOVE them!!!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
Hugz

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Your plaids are just terrific.
I really wouldn't know where to start.
xxx

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Just stunning Michele, both water color plaids are gorgeously done.
Love the very thin frame on both cards, is this a die? it's so delicate!!
Thank you for sharing.
Maria.

Happy Dance said...

Now you've gone and done it. The blog world now clammers for a tutorial on how to create these fabulous plaids. By YOU. Photographic please, as some of us need to study.... Gorgeous. Gorgeous colors. Just darn cool! Bev

Kristie Goulet said...

These are awesome, Michele! LOVE making my own plaid paper. I haven't tried water coloring, but you know I have stamped. So FUN, right?!!! ♥

Bobby said...

I must have skipped over this in class, Michele, as I have yet to watercolor a plaid. Yours are truly fabulous. I love the subtlety of the first one and that frame on the second id to die for.

Chriss Blagrave said...

Incredibly beautiful , Michele! The colours on both are dreamy and I love the thin tilted frames! Really love ❤️
Keep making more 😊

Dana M said...

Wow, awesome plaids Michele! I absolutely love the thin off-kilter borders- fabulous!

Brenda said...

Wow! You do not need to take the Water Color class Michele! These plaid cards are amazing and I have fallen in love with them. Nice job at making your plaids with watercolor-perfect in every way! Hugs, Brenda

Martha said...

WOW, Michele, what beautiful cards.
The pretty colors & design on the first card sure caught my eye.

Kim Heggins said...

Absolutely beautiful Michele! I love your take on plaid.

Suchi said...

Absolutely genius and pretty!!! LOVE those plaids and you rock lady! Btw, isn't Debby one great inspiration?! :)
Suchi xx

Sharron said...

Wow, I love plaids and both of yours are gorgeous! They look so amazing done with watercolors. And the colors are awesome!!

cm said...

You wear plaid beautifully, Michele! WOW! I'm with Bev: we want a tutorial on how your navigated your brushes to create these dazzling delights! As for your inspiration photo: I'd like all those outfits to appear in my wardrobe! Yummy!
Hugs~c

Kara said...

so lovely!

Michelle said...

Wow! I'm completely inspired by these beautiful cards. Michele, you amaze me and inspire me constantly with your beautiful cards.

Anita in France said...

Such gorgeous 'Michele' versions of soft plaid, Michele ... these are both so beautiful! Another technique on my list of things to try ... thank you for your amazing inspiration! Hugs, Anita :)

TK said...

Yum! Plaids! You did an awesome job "just trying", and the colors are delightful.

Jeanne J. said...

Wonderful plaid..I'm headed over for a lesson!

Lindsey said...

Missed these! LOVE them!!

Alex Warner said...

The Plaid patterns, steeped in history and tradition, remains an enduring symbol of Scottish pride and a testament to its cultural legacy.