Thursday, November 5, 2020

CAS[E] this Sketch #397 Retro week!

 Today, I'm sharing the first of a month-long share of my newest collection of stamps from Colorado Craft, illustrated by the one and only Anita Jeram!  think you don't know her?  Just remember one of the favorite children's books called Guess how much I Love You?  It will all come back to you ... and IF you didn't read that book to your children, or grands - do so now!

 CTS#397 is a Retro Sketch from August 2016 ... shown here:


I've taken a great amount of  artistic license this time, moving the main items to the bottom of my card ... they just fit better there on my slimline card!



Aren't they adorable??  Each week I'll be sharing another card using another set - hope you like them!

So!  Did you play along in 2016?  Take a peek, then why not reinvent your own card?
We can't wait to see it!

=]  Michele

Colorado Craft:  Birthday Wishing - sadly out of stock everywhere!  Be sure to sign up for notification when they arrive!
SSS:  Slimline Scallop Frame
Alexandra Renke pattern paper

24 comments:

Sibylleherbe said...

This card is wonderful. I really like it.

Mac Mable said...

Fun interpretation of the sketch Michele and a darling of a card x. Popped back to see your 2016 card and it is beautiful x.
Yes the 'I love you' books are great x.

conil said...

Oh my talented friend. Now you've done it. You OWN my cardmaking admiration. Such a sweet, well crafted card...it actually brought tears to my eyes. (Either that or I'm really hormonal today.)

LeAnne said...

I can see why that stamp set is out of stock...it is ADORABLE!!! Sweet as can be, you are such an enabler, I'll bet lots of people will go running for it!!

Dotty Jo said...

Oh, my days! Just look at that card - it's FABULOUS! Just love the design and your colour choice. You are talented, Michele, Jo x

HilaryJane said...

By all accounts you are very lucky to have got your hands on a set of those stamps. I am very glad you did because this card is fantastic, love the muted colours with that little pop of peach xx

Bobby said...

Those images are adorable, Michele, and if I were a Copic colorer like you I'd be standing in line for a set. I love the arrangement of them on your slim line card.

Lisa Elton said...

Sigh... I'm in love. Goodness gracious this couldn't possibly be any sweeter or more adorable. I haven't ventured into slimline dies territory, but this one is calling my name!

Marcia Hill said...

This card is sooooooooooooooooooooo stinkin' CUTE Michele...LOVE it! And I just put this stamp set on my Christmas wish list for Sue and it says it is in stock as of just a few minutes ago! But anyway, your card is adorable and I'm loving the coloring and can't wait to see more next week!! Hugs. :0)

lostinpaper said...

So darn cute Michele, I've got the 'kitties' here to play with, I just have to finish my christmas series first (or not) lol.

nancy littrell said...

Adorable critters, beautifully colored with your Copics, Michele. Love your Slimline die cut frame and PP background too. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Jeanne said...

Fantastic card, Michele. LOVE the soft colors and that it is your favortie color palette. Simply beautiful and magical.

Bonnie said...

I adore these stamps and I LOVE how you've used them for this sketch! The soft coloring is wonderful and the background shows them off beautifully! I definitely see the sketch here.

JulieP said...

I've been loving her new stamps (from afar...LOL!) and can't wait to see what else you have in store. This one is simply so, so sweet!

Cat Craig said...

Oh so cute! Love that you switched it up for a slimline card.

Cindy H. said...

Everything about this card makes me smile. Love your fabulous card!

Linda Callahan said...

Only you could make a gaggle of mice look adorable! We have been waging war against those critters since the weather cooled and a family moved into the basement! Never ends around here! Ok I am through complaining....sweet sweet card!

TK said...

Darling images, and this card is so fun & fabulous! Love the images, and the colors you chose

Kim S said...

What a charming little scene you created!! I had no idea there was a connection to the children's book!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a fabulous take on the sketch, Michele! Love your layout and those adoooorable critters! The light gray pattern in the background, the soft colors of the critters with a pop of balloon, and the scallop frame are pretty x 3!
Hideko xx

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely ADORABLE card, Michele! I love that you created a slimline card and how you placed all those darling critters...such a fun take on the sketch! xx

Anita in France said...

Magical, whimsical and utterly charming, Michele ... you've taken these lovely images and made them shine beautifully ... looking forward to more! Your creativity recently has outpaced my commenting ... you're always inspiring, even when I don't get chance to tell you that with each card! Big birthday hugs, Anita :)

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

How adorable Michele! I thought these little creatures had a familiarity about them - you have created a delicate little birthday scene!

Ros Crawford said...

I absolutely adore this!! What can I say... Perfection!