Thursday, August 6, 2020

CAS[E] this Sketch #384 Retro 45

I sure do hope you all love the Retro weeks as much as we do!  Here's our latest installment that goes way back to September 2013!  CTS45 is our Retro-Sketch this week:

 
I got my old Martha Stewart butterflies out, and a new Concord & 9th Parsley card stock, for today's version:
 

Hope it makes YOU smile, and that you'll play along!  Let's go see what the DT has up their sleeves this time around for CTS384 ... and be sure to take a peek at all the fabulous cards in the 2013 gallery for an additional bit of inspiration!
 
=]  Michele
 
EBE Pure Magic by JE for sentiment
EBE Gray card stock
Sizzix dies by David Tutera

26 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Beautiful simplicity! Jo x

conil said...

Gob-smacked with these colors...that parsley color against the grey is drop-dead gorgeous. It doesn't hurt that your design skills are glaringly apparent, either. The dusting of pure white butterflies is the perfect accent. Just fabulous. On a side note, thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, precious friend.

Rachelle Oltean said...

I can hardly believe that this sketch is from 2013! That just goes to show you that a good sketch is timeless and you have brought this one up-to-date perfectly! I love all of the dies that you used and the new card stock from C&9 is a fantastic color!
Hugs - Rachelle : )

HilaryJane said...

This is just gorgeous, that amazing green looks stunning on grey and the white butterflies are a beautiful finishing touch, wonderful xx

Mac Mable said...

What a wonderful colour combination Michele. The pop of vibrant green looks fabulous against the grey and yes you made me smile.....Thank you x.

Nora Noll said...

This is stunning!! I LOVE the simplicity of your design with that green cs (need to open my package cuz I got a sampler of it from C9, as well as more INKS!!) I also love your little butterflies. So pretty!

LeAnne said...

This is very calming and peaceful...something I need today.

Linda Callahan said...

I think I did this sketch back in the day - i may have to look it up! Anyway I certainly did not do it as beautifully as you just did ....oh that delicate green diecut - just wonderful with the gray!

Karren said...

Beautiful! That green cardstock packs such a punch against the gray!

Lisa Elton said...

Those MS butterflies will always be a favorite of mine! They look sweet fluttering about your lush green leaves!

Cat Craig said...

Ohhh that is a lush green against the gray...fab.

Jeanne said...

Stunning card, Michele. The green pops so beautifully against the gray and those butterflies are the perfect touch. YOU make ME smile. Over and over again. :)

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

What a fabulous creation and use of this wonderful sketch. The colors are swoon-worthy. Going to try to get to this one myself... another day of pouring rain in NJ.

Bonnie said...

Pretty shaped leaves and white butterflies that stand out beautifully against the gray background! Love this sketch!

JulieP said...

Very striking color combo!

Kristie Goulet said...

Gorgeous! You used my favorite colors together! Stunning!

Marcia Hill said...

Yep, I'm smiling! CAS perfection my friend and I love, love, LOVE that green from C&9th!! And I think I have that MS butterfly punch somewhere...

G Peplow said...

Great colours and simple design, love this card! Thank you for dropping by to say hi on my blog! Gay x

Lindsey & Kurtis said...

Nobody uses these butterflies better than you. Fabulous take on the inspiration, friend!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Love your wonderful take on the sketch and the refreshing color combo, Michele!
Hideko xx

Bobby said...

I can see you're loving that Parsley paper, Michele. It looks wonderful with the gray.

Tracey McNeely said...

Love this card, I still have that MS punch and the parsley is such a great colour. So expensive to ship paper north of the border. I may need to ship it to you before our get together next year! xo

Anita in France said...

Gosh yes, Michele ... this vibrant green-on-grey lovely sure did have me smiling ... those tiny white butterflies are a delicious touch! Hugs, Anita :)

TK said...

Your gray and celery and wonderful, and your card is a delight -- you always make us smile :o)

Barb Ghig said...

Your framed leaves are absolutely gorgeous against the gray background, Michele! I LOVE the thin frame with the contrast of the chunky leaves and those darling MS butterflies...CAS perfection, my friend!

Ros Crawford said...

I adore how you created that frame... I adore the card!