Thursday, September 13, 2018

CAS[E] this Sketch #289 Retro #55

Oh I do love Retro CTS week!  Especially when it takes me back to before I even made cards … and to see wonderful designers who once graced the CTS team!  Karolyn Loncon is someone whose style I still admire.  Here is Karolyn's Sketch #55 from November 2013!


I dug deeply to find a panel with those wonderful open-stripes - alas, I didn't have one.  Well, you know by now that I don't let a little thing like that hold me back...


In lieu of that panel, I impressed a panel onto my card front using a Wonky MFT rectangle - you might not see it, but the recipient will!

Thanks for stopping in today!  I do hope you'll find a bit of inspiration, albeit a bit out of the ordinary!

=]  Michele

Altenew:  Celebrations stamp/die bundle
MFT:  Wonky Rectangles
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18 comments:

  1. Cat CraigSeptember 13, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    Oh wow, this is a fabulous take on the sketch Michele. LOVE.

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  2. conilSeptember 13, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    You are to stinkin' clever for words. You've done it againg with that fertile, creative mind of yours and met all the requirements for the sketch. Awesome!

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  3. Barb GhigSeptember 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    You are so clever, Michele!!! I love these beautiful candlesticks and your gorgeous flowers in the vase are just perfect! Once again, you have totally nailed the sketch...not to mention your fabulous coloring...LOVE this card, my friend!

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  4. Ivana CamdzicSeptember 13, 2018 at 4:04 PM

    So clever and creative, Michele! I would have just given up...Honest! lol Love the beautiful floral colors here as well! p.s. Thank you for your visits and incredibly sweet notes! xo

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  5. Lisa EltonSeptember 13, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    Oh just stop it!! This is a ridiculously amazing take on the sketch, you go girl!!

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  6. Papercraft BoutiqueSeptember 14, 2018 at 12:37 AM

    Such a clever take on the sketch, Michele! It's like Rubin's vase!
    I love your pretty coloring and I see the wonky stitched frame impression!
    Hideko xx

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  7. Anita in FranceSeptember 14, 2018 at 7:21 AM

    Amazing, Michele ... you are a genius using the images to mimic the panel in the sketch ... and yes, I see the fabulous impressed stitched border ... so creative! Hugs, Anita :)

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  8. JeanneSeptember 14, 2018 at 7:53 AM

    Wonderful way to represent the stripes, Michele. Leave it to your cleverness to make lemonade so wonderfully! ;) Beautiful card!

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  9. BrendaSeptember 14, 2018 at 8:15 AM

    You are so good with these sketch's Michele! I love your take on this one, not what I expected to see, but so clever!!! No you don't let not having something hold you back at all-your clever mind would never let that happen! Beautiful card! Love those candlesticks and that lovely jar of flowers. Hugs, Brenda

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  10. BobbySeptember 14, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    Such a sweet card, Michele. I have to go check and see what I did way back then.

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  11. nancy littrellSeptember 14, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    How clever of you to use your candles for your sketch challenge, Michele. I love the simplicity and clean lines of your design and the wonderful font on your sweet sentiment. TFS my friend. Hugs..

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  12. SharronSeptember 15, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    Totally amazing!! Your take on the sketch is so creative. Love the candles and the simple elegance of your design!

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  13. lostinpaperSeptember 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Great take on the inspiration, I think those stripes would throw me too... love those sweet flowers, they suit you well!

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  14. Nora NollSeptember 16, 2018 at 2:09 PM

    WOW!! This is AMAZING!!!

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  15. Jen MitchellSeptember 16, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    Candlesticks! Wow! That is one clever take on the sketch! What a beauty!!

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  16. ElizStewartSeptember 16, 2018 at 6:19 PM

    Fabulous beyond words!

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  17. Linda CallahanSeptember 17, 2018 at 9:16 PM

    My oh my oh my.....this is wonderful! Adore the candlesticks......yep I do believe Michelle did it in the craft room with a candlestick.....

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  18. NancySeptember 18, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    So creative use of the sketch Michele! Love it! See you very soon!!! YEAH!!!

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