Nicole has such a gorgeous photo for Altenew's July Inspiration Challenge! I saw the perfect 'fireworks' in my Altenew Beautiful Heart set, that has really gotten a LOT of attention this month ... today I paired it with a wonderful sentiment from Altenew's Cherished Memories, and heat embossed it in gold.
Today is the last day of my get-away staycation! I've missed you all so much, but have seen and loved all that you've created! I will be back to visiting, and leaving some comment-love on Sunday, August 1st!
=] Michele
Hi Michele...I've missed you more than you know, my friend! I'm sure it's been great having a staycation with Tom, but I'm glad you'll be back to blogland tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteAs always, you've done an amazing job with the inspiration photo! You really know how to make your stamps, dies, and cover plates to work for you...these blooms are gorgeous and they are the perfect shape for the fireworks in the photo...WOW! Love how you added texture to the background and gold embossing to your design!!! xx
Brilliant use of these colours my friend, loving the added sparkle with the gold!
ReplyDeleteYou always share such a fun and unique perspective with your cards, Michele. I love how you used the inspiration photo to help you play with color on these gorgeous flowers. The background is subtle but oh so pretty, too. Great use of the sentiment. I'm sure that fits perfectly for your staycation vibe. You've been missed, but I know how important it can be to take a break.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love that black strip off the side and that coverplate will always be a gorgeous setting for blooms.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Michele, loving those blooms and the colors you used! Glad you enjoyed your staycation, you have been missed too! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThe Altenew challenge seems to capture your creativity, Michele. I see another honor coming from them. Where is the sentiment from? I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm astounded by what you see when you look at an inspiration photo. These flowers dressed in those colors are just spectacular. Wish I could use my brain and eye for color like you can.
ReplyDeleteGORgeous! As usual!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the inspiration photo and brilliant layered stamping. glad you have had a really good break xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful floral explosion!
ReplyDeleteI love how you interpreted the challenge picture, Michele! Those gorgeous blooms are just like fireworks! I see the debossed pattern and the black accent in the night sky! I hope you had a wonderful staycation with Tom!
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Beautiful take on the inspiration photo, and the colors are fantastic! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love how your flowers show the fireworks, Michele! Awesome use of these colors! I hope you've relaxed and enjoyed your stay-cation! I'm looking forward to seeing lots of the rested you this month!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and feminine card Michele. Wonderful blooms, great background and a wonderful sentiment. You have been missed MF x.
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE this!! Your touches of gold (in the middle of flowers too!), the embossing background and the touch of black on the side-JUST FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful....the summer is going by too quickly!!
ReplyDeletexx Karen
I so love the way your mind went to these images from the inspiration photo. I also love the beautiful background and the sentiment is so wonderful. Your art is so inspiring.
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