Thursday, December 3, 2020

CAS[E] this Sketch #400

 As I often do, I've flipped today's Sketch #400 to accommodate my little gang of friends ... here's the original:  


Good thing they're holding on tight to each other!  Enter another CCC- Anita Jeram design - oh, did you think there wouldn't be more??

inside: "Grey skies are gonna clear up... put on a happy face!"

Since the rebirth of the embossing folder around blogland, I've really dug into my abundant supply to find this cutie* by Sizzix for Stampin' Up.  I've taken the tiniest little blending brush [from the set I found on Amazon] to add white pigment ink to the clouds - quite effective, right?  

My friends, from Better Together, are looking forward to what's over the horizon [this horizon is also CCC - Stripes and Dots] and I'm with them all the way - good thing I have you all to help get me through these days - where would I be without all of YOU!?

Now, let's go see what my talented teamies got up to, shall we?  Then I hope to see YOU in our CTS400 gallery!

=]  Michele

CCC Better Together - in stock as of this posting
Hill cut with Waffle Flower Crafts Nested Dome dies 
*not sure if this ef is available anymore.

26 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

What a wonderful way to use the sketch! This is gorgeous, Michele, Jo x

LeAnne said...

Adorable! I haven't inked up my new set yet, but it is on the horizon too! LOVE the clouds...and of course, the critters!

Bobby said...

In awe of you and your creativity, Michele. This card has a darling image with a fabulous background and an inspiring inside sentiment. What else could anyone want?

conil said...

Clearly, neutrals speak to you BIG TIME. What a wonderful rendering using these sweet, thoughtful stamp sets. Makes me smile with tears in my eyes.

lostinpaper said...

Briliiant Michele! love your cute friends and that fabulous background!

Karren said...

Wow, this is amazing, Michele! Adorable images and such a beautiful scene.

donna mikasa said...

Great flipping! Keep those little critters coming!

Cat Craig said...

Love your interpretation Michele. Fabulous.

Linda Callahan said...

I am going to have to place another order I think! Your wonderful group of friends is just delightful! I adore this card!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh my goodness gracious this is just as cute as cute can be! LOVE IT!!

Marcia Hill said...

I'm jealous that you're always thinking outside the box my friend...I never would have thought to flip the sketch, but it works perfectly on it's side! And those critters just melt my heart...could they honestly be any CUTER?!!!!!! AWESOME card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Chrissie said...

I just love this... I have these stamps on order and can't wait to get them!
Always in awe of your work!
Chrissie xx

Jeanne said...

Wonderfully beautiful and uplifting card, Michele. Your crativity always impresses me. I really like what you have done with the background clouds and how wonderfully you've colored the sweet images. :)

Bonnie said...

I wonder if that little guy is asking if he's really going to have to get not one, but two vaccine shots? This is the sweetest card and the clouds are awesome! You brighten my days, my friend!

Nora Noll said...

I am going to need this stamp set. I am LOVING the way you did those awesome clouds. Totally cool and so clever!!! GORGEOUS card!

Rachelle Oltean said...

These images are quickly becoming some of my favorites because of you! : ) I really like this scene and your design layout - the horizontal striping is really the perfect footing for your friendly crew! Nice work!
Rachelle : )

HilaryJane said...

Love everything about this from that amazing sky to the subtle colours and the patterned paper, a truly stunning card and the really great thing is that I recently bought that stamp set and haven't used it yet so I might just get it out, but I have to get all my Christmas stuff done first. Thanks for the inspiration xx

Barb Ghig said...

My goodness, how clever you are, Michele! I love how you played with the clouds and your bunnies are adorable! Great job on the sketch...I love it! Of course, now I'll be humming this song for the rest of the day :)

TK said...

What a SWEET card! Love the little friends, and that pp is pretty fab too, Michele! Argh! You're gonna make me shop again...

Vikki H said...

So very sweet~reminds me of my boys and their stuffies! Good job on that embossing folder and coloring the clouds too.

A.Rose said...

Absolutely stunning!!!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Once more, I can't even stand how much I love this. I just love that big bun with all of those littles in hand. Those beaded clouds are so wonderful. I wish I had more time to craft... I am so very inspired here. xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is so sweet, Michele! I love this card! The critters are super cute.
I have this embossing folder, but I never thought of adding white ink to the clouds. It's very effective! The stripes and dots on the hill are a really nice touch. And of course, a wonderful take on the sketch!
Hideko xx

Mac Mable said...

Adorable take on the sketch with the cutest of critters and wonders of puffy 'white' clouds x.

Ida said...

This is such a cute card. The images are adorable and I love the puffy clouds.

Ros Crawford said...

I am just loving seeing the cards you make with this set.. Loving the clouds and the colours not to mention the whole design here.. Terrific!!