Saturday, January 6, 2018

Inspired By #1

I was introduced to a new Challenge yesterday through my friend LeAnne - I'm so inspired by photos, I thought I'd play along... thanks, LeAnne!

Here is the first challenge of  2018 from Laurel Seabrook at Inspired By: Winter Cookies!


Isn't it pretty?  Don't you want a cookie?  These are so pretty I couldn't eat one ... but my husband would eat every one!




I'm also sending this over to Time Out for their 100th Challenge - Thank You!!


Thank YOU for stopping by!

=]  Michele

Supplies:  A wonderful Thank You Streamer, Poppystamps die from Hazel [thank you Hazel]; gorgeous Reverse Confetti snowflakes, an E.H. balloon die from Yay!  and Stickles for snowy 'frosting!'

23 comments:

~amy~ said...

How pretty and perfect for Laurel's challenge!

Jeanne said...

Lovely card and I agree with Amy, perfect for Laurel's challenge. She's a fabulous crafter to follow if you haven't started. She is a genius with patterned paper. :) I've "known" her for years! :)

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Crisp and beautiful - just like this winter day here! You did manage to inspire me to play along with Color Throwdown....you are such an enabler! Happy weekend and stay warm!

Laurel said...

What a fabulous creation! Love the sentiment strings! Thanks for playing in my challenge!

Dotty Jo said...

This is lovely, Michelle and just a perfect take on the inspiration, Jo x

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

What a wonderful creation. I love the way your mind works Michele! Thanks for sharing Laurels' new challenge, and thanks so much for joining us at Time Out. It's always a joy to see your creations!

Viv said...

This is such a pretty card Michelle! just love the colour combo too! Happy New Year also if I haven't said it already ;) Viv xx

LeAnne said...

I'm so glad you were inspired by Laurel's pretty little picture...and how pretty is your sweet thank you card! Just delightful!

Sharron said...

The sentiment strings are such a fun idea. Love your snowflakes and that big blue balloon!

lostinpaper said...

You had me at cookies lol. Love your sentiment strings!

Happy Dance said...

Oh how sweet!! Someone is going to smile when they open this envelope! Brilliant idea, and you've really captured the sweetness of the inspiration photo. What a great thank you card! Love it. Supposed to start warming up around here - I'll try to send some across the lake... ; ) Bev

Lisa Elton said...

I do like the away you think, this is such a fun take on the challenge photo! The balloons strings are nifty and I like that you only used a portion of the big balloon. Those are some pretty little cookies are they!

sandie said...

Wow I adore this design Michele and all the soft colours. Thanks for joining Time Out

Anita in France said...

Nailed it, Michele ... this is perfect! You took all the lovely elements of the inspiration and created an absolute delight! So happy, as always, to have you playing along with us at Time Out! Hugs, Anita :)

Linda Callahan said...

Your card is a delightful confection for sure!

Papercraft Boutique said...

You are fabulous at making cards inspired by photos, Michele! It's amazing that you think of a balloon from a cookie picture!
I love the sentiment die balloon strings! Such a great idea. Hideko :-)

TK said...

Cute, fun and gorgeous colors!

Unknown said...

Oh, I LOVE that colour combo and think your balloon strings are ingenious!! ;-) Always clever and always a pleasure to visit! Gorgeous Michele! Xx

Bobby said...

The DCQ does it again. I love the sentiment balloon strings, Michele, and not one but three.

Karen Dunbrook said...

love this...so clever and creative.
xx Karen

Cat Craig said...

Michele, those thank you strings are great! Wonderful card for both challenges.

Lynn said...

This is so fun Michele! I absolutely love how you were inspired! Such a creative twist.

Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!

Donna said...

And yet again, so inspired... x