Thursday, July 4, 2019

CAS[E] this Sketch #329

At the time of posting for CTS #329, I'm elbow-deep in caterpillars/chrysalis, baby bluebirds, and two sweet granddaughters to share it all!  Yes, I am truly blessed! 

I'm also blessed to be on the CTS team so I HOPE you'll all pardon me for making a simple card this week... pretty paper from Pinkfresh Studios, and a sweet little die from Wplus9 makes it simple - and pretty cute! 

 
You'll see I've kept the basis of Chrissy's Sketch as is, but made a landscape card!
 


Here's a little closeup... hope is pretty hard to find some days.

 
I wish all my friends here in the States a happy, safe, Fourth of July! 
 
=]  Michele

18 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Fabulous inspiration for the sketch and the design and papers look wonderful x Have fun with the granddaughters x

JulieP said...

You’ve had a fun week! I really should use my pattern papers more. This is lovely.

Dotty Jo said...

This is stunning, Michele - I love this, Jo x

Happy Dance said...

This is a really 'groovy' take on the sketch, Michele. Those grays...sigh...pops of color...sigh...hearts..., well, you get the idea! Love the way this looks, my friend. Sending wishes for perfect weather for a perfect 4th sweetie. xo Bev

lostinpaper said...

Your 'simple' is total fun! Sounds like you are having a ball too, big hugs coming your way!

Barb Ghig said...

All things considered, I think you did an AMAZING job on this card, Michele! I love how you placed the die cut sentiment with these beautiful patterned papers and how well you followed the sketch! You go, girl...or should I say 'Grandma'!

As soon as I ketchup here, I'm off to check out your Instagram posts :)

Cat Craig said...

Simply beautiful.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Fantastic combination of the patterned paper and take on the sketch, Michele! Love the camouflage-ish die-cut sentiment and hearts! Enjoy every minute with your family, both human and nature!
Hideko xx

Julie Ebersole said...

Wow--that first one... WOW!!! Love it!

Bobby said...

How you ever thought of this I couldn't comprehend, Michele, but I'd sure like to be inside your head some day. While you say 'simple' I say 'spectacular'.

nancy littrell said...

Besides creativity...there is plenty of Hope, Love and Thoughtfulness in our crafting world:-) So many reasons to love our World Wide friends!! Your creative hidden word with beautiful designer paper card is Stunning, my friend. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your time with your grands and your critters. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Michele K. Henderson said...

I LOVE it!

Brenda said...

I wouldn't call this a simple card Michele, it is stunning though and CAS in design. I love the beautiful papers you used and I love the "hope" die. You are right, sometimes hope is hard to find on some days but we always need to hold tight to it and not lose it. You are indeed a blessed woman my friend! Hugs, Brenda

TK said...

Great card, Michele, and I love the subtle yet very visible "hope" that you're sharing with us all!

Lisa Elton said...

Sounds like there's a lot of happiness surrounding you!! This is such a cool card and a fabulous take on the sketch!

Kara Lynne said...

Gray graphic gorgeousness! I loved seeing your butterflies, and so thrilled to know you are sharing it with your grandgirls!

Linda Callahan said...

That is one fabulous graphic design - smart and sleek yet so much going on! Sounds like your house!

Anita in France said...

Oooh, Michele ... cool and graphic with tiny pops of delicious colour ... fabulous! The sentiment is lovely with the heart ... I see hope clearly on this gorgeous card (and always!)! Hugs, Anita :)