Thursday, December 5, 2019

Inspired By #101 ... Christmas Hoops

 
I really don't think you'll have any doubt that I have been Inspired By everything about IB#101!!  Ready?  set.  GO!
 

My EBE Holiday Characters, and dies were the perfect choice for decorating my hoops, I think.  I heat embossed them using puffy embossing powder!  I made my own embroidery hoops with two circle dies, in varied sizes - 
easy peasy! 
 
I used my SU Subtle Texture EF again - this time I did the entire card, - a little extra something for a Christmas card!  You may, or may not see the subtle stamping of snowflakes on my card base.  If you look closely at the IB photo you'll see the snow there, too!  My 'ribbon' is washi tape - which I just don't use enough to use it up in my lifetime!
 
 
Poor Rudolph … those jingle bells may have made
him a bit cockeyed!  
 
Okay... we're ready for you to jump through the Christmas Hoops!  We can't wait to see you
in the IB101 Gallery!!
 
=]  Michele


19 comments:

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Swoon.....

Birgit said...

This is so sweet! Cockeyed Rudolph is too cute!

Marcia Hill said...

Soooooo much to love about this card Michele!! Loving your handmade hoops, the washi tape "ribbon", the subtle snowflakes in the background, and of course the jingly cockeyed reindeer! Cute, CUTE card!! :0)

Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous! Jo x

conil said...

Loved everything you've done on this card, especially the cock-eyed reindeer. You truly nailed the IB photo.

LeAnne said...

Squeeeeeal! I just love this card...so many fun things to look at! The washi tape is amazing as ribbon (I just bought a bunch of it myself) and your little deer is dear with his jingle bell headdress!! The subtle stamped snowflakes though.....they take the cake! What a neat idea!

Nora Noll said...

Well aren't you CLEVER!!! I LOVE that tree. This is the cutest darn card!!!

Patti said...

This is just too too sweet!! I love your perfect rendition of the inspiration photo!! The decorations around the little deer's antlers is the perfect! touch!!

Linda Callahan said...

Oh you do know how to run rings around everyone! This is delightful in every way....love it!

Lisa Elton said...

How clever is this! Great use of your Washi too, I have a big jar full myself LOL! You know what I love most about this...the big snowflakes in the background. So soft and pretty!

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous card love the frames for the hoops and the washi...brilliant.

Julie Ebersole said...

So well executed! (monkey clapping)

lostinpaper said...

What a wondeful design, all those subtle and not so subtle layers are amazing!

Jeanne said...

Thud. There goes my jaw again. Amazing card. Love ALL the detail and especially the showcase of your creativity. The snowflakes in the background are fantastic. The use of your supplies in different ways is wonderful. Your card is just fabulous!

Ivana Camdzic said...

Wow!! OK I loved this card on insta, but seeing the insp photo...Girl you NAILED IT! And not like in the Netflix baking competition sense...(if you catch my drift). This absolutely, positively AMAZING!

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my gosh, Michele...this is such a fabulous card! I totally noticed your subtle stamping of snowflakes and I love how you used Washi Tape to hang your hoops...so clever! I'm also LOVING your cock-eyed Rudolph with those adorable jingle bells...are they pigtails? Awesome card, girlfriend!!!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a sweet card packed with clever ideas, Michele! The hoops, the puffy white embossing, the subtle snowflake stamping, the use of washi tape, and on top of that, the deer has tiny bells tied to his antlers! Sooo cute!
Hideko xx

Bonnie said...

LOL, I think Rudolph is trying to decide which jingle bell to look at! What a fantastic card, Michele! I love the subtle stamping in the background and the washi tape "ribbon" the hoops dangle from! Wonderful inspiration from this graphic!

Mac Mable said...

Great us of the washi tape and what a stunning design and so very eye catching. Fun and fabulous card my friend x.