Camping is something I've had little experience with - by choice, really … I am a clean n' tidy girl! who MUST have running water!
I must admit, the little travel trailer in our Inspired By photo does make me yearn for the open road - and I'd bet it has facilities.
All that leads me to this card … and my memory of Dad packing our beloved station wagon, and hitting the open road - and the next Cabin-ette in Michigan!
My Inspiration? The gray drew my eye first, then the texture of the quilt, which is clearly why I chose to dry-emboss my patterned paper. This one, from Pinkfresh Studios, even had a few of the colors in the photo! The U HAUL is my nod to Dad, who hauled just enough to leave room for his crew of nine kids... LOL! BTW Dad always wanted to go camping - Mom put the kybosh to that real quickly!
Hope to see how YOU were Inspired By #26 in our gallery!
=] Michele
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Altenew: Mega Alpha U
EBE Slate Gray cardstock - my new favorite!
Pinkfresh Studios: Indigo Hills patterned paper
Oh now I know where our connection comes from Michele! I am SO not a camping person! But... that being said... you really made an awesome camp inspired card! Love the sense of movement!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful card maker, Michele. The connections in your cards are wonderful. Love, LOVE that little guy waving from the back, the texture and the movement in this card. You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is one cool card Michele...absolutely LOVE it!! P.S. I think our dads would have liked each other!! :0)
ReplyDeleteMy only camping experience was with Harry when we were first married, but in a tent so even more primitive. Seems every time it rained! Love waking to the sound of birds and exploring nature but like you, I definitely need hot water! Love your fun design, especially the little guy in the back waving out the window!
ReplyDeleteI so love your brain. Fabulous card. Brilliant, for sure.
ReplyDeleteYa my idea of camping is no room service. Darling card.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at grey and dry embossing...then I really studied the card. You are a genius...so much fun, movement and that sentiment...I can't even!
ReplyDeleteGood to know I'm not the only one who feels this way about camping, although, I have always believed in sleeping on an actual mattress, too.
This is so artsy and cool Michele and then there's that pop of absolute cuteness from the little fella hanging out the rear window!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Super-fun card and what a great memory!
ReplyDeleteWow this is adorable! I love every single thing about it! And yep I won’t go anywhere without running water.....and WiFi.....
ReplyDeleteI love how you created movement on this card, Michele! Your embossed background is so cool and I love how you layered all of your elements on your design! LOVE the splatters, too...they're perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the great memory, Michele. There's some nostalgic feelings about this card - like looking at a sepia photo. I love it! Hideko xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory, Michele ... beautifully shared in both words and in your genius card! Every little detail is so lovingly put together ... there's texture, movement, energy ... and so much FUN! Camping (in tents) ... been there ... had adventures ... loved it. Reached the stage now though where a little more comfort doesn't go amiss! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSo perfect, Michele. I'd be the one hanging out the back. Or better yet lying in the back window. lol
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet! I adore this card! And the story behind it :) Just a beautiful collection of papers, texture, and colors! Love it to bits, Michele!
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ReplyDeleteThis is me smiling even bigger... =]
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