Thursday, November 14, 2019

Inspired By #98 ... garlands


As much as I wanted to totally CASE that photo, I found a way to decorate a wreath with a few of items I had cut for a garland - you'll tell me if you think this is cheating, okay?


By now you'll recognize that Lil' Inker wood grain cover plate, right?  Here are the elements of my card design:
  • a wreath was created by using two circle dies, but this time, I cut it from a pretty panel of embossed paper that I made while crafting with Lisa a few weeks back.  Lisa might be the only person that loves embossing folders as much as I do!
  • That pretty bow is from Pinkfresh Studios' Season's Greetings set, and coordinating die - water colored
  •  a few more of those favored Lawn Fawn Stitched Leaves - again water colored
  • 'Tis the Season of sentiments from the latest release from Ellen Hutson, LLC
  • Last, but totally necessary to my design, a few Queen & Company pom poms!
Okay, I know you'll do better than I did... let's go see if my teamies made a garland for IB#98!

=]  Michele

23 comments:

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Michele. The pom poms are almost too much to bear. I love everything about this card. xx

Jeanne said...

Wow! This is stunning, Michele! I adore every detail. That embossing folder looks like its a lovely one. Would love to know the brand. I see berries and leaves in it. Your leaves are so pretty. And the watercoloring is perfection. So much to love. Nope, couldn't have done it better! Crafty hugs!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

The PERFECT CASE!!!

Linda Callahan said...

Wow a make your own wreath.....and it is fabulous! I so need all those stitchy things you used to make your background and leaves! It is beautiful!

Cat Craig said...

I was wondering when I'd see poms again from your and this was the perfect opportunity! Gorgeous card Missy!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome colors and textures! I love this!

LeAnne said...

This is the card you're sending ME for Christmas, right?!! LOL! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Bonnie said...

Love this, Michele! Love the embossing and that sweet wreath with the pastel leaves! Those pom poms are the perfect finishing touch!

Dotty Jo said...

I gasped when this appeared on the screen! Jo x

conil said...

Nailed it in my estimation. Love the subtle leaf colors with those vibrant pompoms...they definitely look like they belong on that terrific leaf.

conil said...

wreath NOT leaf

Lisa Elton said...

No, no, no LeAnne...she's sending it to me for Christmas LOL!! Oh golly is this ever SA-WEET!! I don't think you've cheated one little bit. And that Lifestyle Crafts embossing folder (*wink!) made such a pretty little wreath. CUTENESS overload!!

lostinpaper said...

It was because of you I bought a similar woodgrain die... and now I remember why!

JulieP said...

You own that stitched background like a boss! I don’t have much time for challenges right now but I do love the colors in this one.

Brenda said...

I am so in love with that background die you use Michele, it is just so beautiful. The cool inspiration photo is amazing and I love that garland, but I really love how you made your wreath! It is just beautiful and so CAS. I love, love, love!! Hugs, Brenda

TK said...

Sweet card, and still loving those pom poms :o)

Bobby said...

How can anything be better?

A.Rose said...

This card is stunning in a cute way. I love the fact that you made a white on white card with just a hint of color here and there!

Mac Mable said...

Nope not cheating.....Just a creative and wonderful interpretation of the inspiration photo...You are one clever and creative lady x. Such a pretty card x.

Barb Ghig said...

Such a beautiful card, Michele! I love your color palette, the fabulous leaves and darling bow so much...not to mention all the embossing you included...WOW! I think I need to get a bag of those sweet pom-poms...such a clever idea!

Ivana Camdzic said...

I love it and don't think it's cheating at all! The leaves add such a wonderful texture, and you know I'm a fan of that bow! ;)

Claire Broadwater said...

Can I be next in line to receive this beauty in the mail? AND, I love embossing folders, too! This card is gorgeous! Such a fabulous take on the inspiration photo! Love the pink and the leaves! XX

Anita in France said...

Sigh ... so dreamy and utterly delightful, Michele ... love those pompoms! Hugs, Anita :)