Wednesday, January 8, 2020

a bit of Altenew for The Flower Challenge #40


I know.  yes.  I'm back.  But I've had this idea for The Flower Challenge #40 that HAD to be made!  I may have done a wee bit of shopping during the holidays - well someone had to buy me that perfect gift that keeps on giving!


One of the items I used today was a free with purchase that came with my new Spellbinders Platinum 6 die cut machine - the banner dies from Scrapbook.com - it truly was a banner day when I conquered this shaped card design!!

Ready?  set... card:

No it isn't magic... an inverted banner of acetate
makes the magic happen!  I love how those
darling Weekend Doodles get to hang out off the edge!
 
It folds flat for sending …
 
 
… and with a few more of those banners, it has a cute little place for the inside sentiment!
 

Hope you like it... I hope the gals at The Flower Challenge like it, too!!  I'll also be sending it over to The Altenew January 2020 Inspiration Challenge!

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Enjoy the rest of your week - and thanks for your visits!
=]  Michele

Altenew: Weekend Doodles and dies, and Fresh Freesia for the inside sentiment.  Copic colored.

34 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Goodness, what a showstopper of a card! Love this, Jo x

conil said...

You're exposing you genius, ya know. This is so stinkin' clever...I may have to CASE it. What a delightful way to let someone know you're thinking of them. All that and the coloring is AMAZING, too.

Karen said...

What a fabulous design! And those Weekend Doodles are one of my favorite Altenew sets.

Barb Ghig said...

How clever you are, Michele! I'm loving this shaped card and your Weekend Doodles are perfect for it! Beautiful Copic coloring, too!

Cindy Beach said...

WOW! What a fabulous design, Michele! Beautiful florals and love the colors.

Cat Craig said...

So inventive and beautifully done. Love this one.

Aileen said...

This is so perfect I had to take photos I love how you have done this, you are so clever my friend

Virginia L. said...

This card has such a unique shape! And Your use of colors makes this a stand-out, Michele! Love how you stepped outside of your comfort zone to create this one of a kind beauty! So glad that you join the fun over Altenew January Inspiration Challenge! WONDERFUL!

Lisa Elton said...

Look at you going all outside of your comfort box!! This is just as fun as fun can be and so creative!

LeAnne said...

Leave it to you to come up with something fabulous like this! What an amazing idea!! And the florals are divine!

donna mikasa said...

You certainly conquered the shape design! Love it! And I'd like to try it myself! You're amazing, Michele!

Marge said...

I like it! The shape is so unique that I haven't seen similar one so far. Love the colors and shades on petals and how you arranged flowers is so fabulous!

shirley-bee said...

Oh, Michele, you’re starting a new trend here! This is off the scale creative. I’m going to case it. I need those dies 😆

Kari D said...

Yep. This card is amazing! Thank you for sharing how you made it!

TaeEun said...

WOW! You are so creative, Michele! Love the banner shape and the transparent back! The coloring on the floral arrangement is fabulous too!

JulieP said...

This design is so clever! I'm going to have to give it a try. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card.

Jeanne said...

Wow! Michele, this is marvelous! You'd better be careful because your creativity is showing. This is one of the neatest cards I've seen. Love every detail. Just in awe with your creativity. Again. :) And congrats on your new die cutting machine. How do you like it? I've been thinking about getting one. Hugs!

Anita in France said...

Spectacular, Michele ... genius design and such gorgeous blooms (they're in my wish book!) ... love that they're growing over the edges! Hugs, Anita :)

Bonnie said...

You obviously have and engineer's brain, my friend! I'm still trying to wrap my head around this card after reading you post several times! And those flowers are gorgeous!

Bobby said...

Simply genius, Michele.

Bobby said...

Oops! I forgot to thank you for sharing with us at The Flower Challenge.

Lindsey said...

Fun, fun! An idea that indeed had to be made. I love that the flowers seem to be growing up the edge of the card.

Loll said...

Your flowers are so fun and bright, but it's the engineering feat of the shaped card that is just amazing! Great work coming up with a new way to use your banners! Fantastic Michele! xx

nancy littrell said...

Wow..Love the banner shape of your beautiful card, Michele. Your coloring on your pretty stamped and die cut flowers is so bright and cheerful. TFS your creative and unique card. Hugs..Nancy

Ros Crawford said...

Wow!! I love the way you used the banner die here and I love how you coloured those pretty flowers... All makes for a stunning creation!

Viv said...

So beautiful Michele, how could we not love it !such a clever design too and the flowers are so gorgeous...love it all. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge'again ;) Viv DT xx

TK said...

Absolutely gorgeous and truly unique!!! Love the colors and the fabulous design, Michele!

Patti said...

Shut up!! I am totally bowing now friend! This card is nothing less than SPECTACULAR!! I find it hard to believe I even know someone as talented as you!! Seriously!!

lostinpaper said...

Brilliant!! Bravo!!

Mac Mable said...

Wow how creative and with a unique and eye catching design. Those flowers are contemporary and stunning x.

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a clever and fabulous design, using the banner die-cuts, Michele! I love it! The off-the-edge flowers are so pretty and balance with the sentiment in the inverted triangle shape.
Hideko xx

conil said...

I knew this pie-shaped card (I always think about food) couldn't go unnoticed. Loved it before and The Flower Challenge did, too. Congrats on your big win.

TK said...

Congrats, Girl! I knew it was a winner ;o)

Mac Mable said...

Many congratulations Michele with this stunner over at The flower challenge x