Thursday, November 4, 2021

Inspired By #194c

 

I could hardly resist the urge to press 'publish' after making my card for IB194C - our Christmas version of Inspired By this week.  I had a chance to get my hands on my friend's The Greetery's Winterberry Bouquet set a few weeks ago - I have a special place in my heart for Winterberry bushes, and all the birds they bring to my studio window!

Papertrey Ink - Winterberry Bouquet stamp & stencils set - of course Marcia had the dies, as well!
this lovely embossed background was a generous gift [Cuttlebug Distressed stripes]from another friend, and you may recognize the Spellbinders' Hemstitch Circle dies by now?

Here's a little closeup for you...

I have tucked a few pearls in - it's such a feminine set for them!  that little bow comes 
from a CP set called Woodland Wreath; my sentiment is a Waffle Flower Crafts Wonderful Christmas combo set of sentiments - it's quickly becoming a favorite!

Thank you Marcia for sharing your bounty with me!

You may have your eye on the other photo inspiration this week - that wreath is also really gorgeous, and Thanksgiving is around the corner!  We love to see what inspires you each week - so play 'til your hearts are happy!  I know my heart is always happy seeing the lovely cards my teamies have made - check them out!  

=]  Michele

21 comments:

Bonnie said...

Great idea to use the Spellbinders circles for the wreath! A perfect place to put those gorgeous winterberries!

Kim S said...

Gorgeous! The stamps are beautiful - and I LOVE the colors you used!

Deb said...

Absolutely gorgeous card! Just a note, Winterberry Bouquet is by The Greetery not PTI. Have a wonderful day.

Danni Reid said...

Stunning as always my friend, love every single detail!

conil said...

Stunning...the way you color these berries reflects how much you love them. Amazes me how you can collect different elements and arrange them into to one beautiful, cohesive card.

Cat Craig said...

Another bit of gorgeousness, Michele.

Jeanne said...

So very pretty, Michele and elegant too! So happy this brings you joy not only in the stamp but also in the model you have outside your home. It sounds so lovely to hear that you get a front row seat to watching the birds enjoy their bounty. :)

Marcia Hill said...

I guess I had forgotten that you colored this one at my house, but it's absolutely BEAUTIFUL Michele! I just LOVE the colors you used on the leaves...soooo pretty!! Beautiful details on this card too my friend...a real STUNNER!! Think this set needs to come live at your house - just sayin... :0)

Bobby said...

I love the offset wreath with those beautiful berries, Michele. The leaf color that ties in with the sentiment is unexpected and so soft and pretty.

Mac Mable said...

Creative idea to use the die cut circle for the wreath and what a beautiful wreath card Michele, with the prettiest of Winterberries x.

Lisa Elton said...

I love the way you've created your wreath, what a great idea! Gorgeous colors too. Another incredible card!

HilaryJane said...

Great interpretation of the photo and an altogether very special card. Love how you have used the hemstitch circle die xx

TK said...

Very beautiful! Amazing bush and flowers, and your colors are just fantastic

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This card is perfect in every way! The design, colors, embossing... I just LOVE it.

JulieP said...

You are creating the most stunning holiday cards this year!

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous Christmas card, Michele! Your color palette is so pretty and I love how you included the distressed stripes to add texture to your design! xx

lostinpaper said...

Gorgeous layering of wonderfulness here Michele!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a lovely winterberry wreath, Michele! I LOve the color combo, the dimension, and the texture! I can feel your love for winterberries from the card. :-) The tiny shiny pearls are wonderful finishing touches.
Hideko xx

Silke Ledlow said...

Simply gorgeous card and take on the challenge! I love this beautiful set too...and you‘ve made it shine with your design :)

Laurel said...

Gorgeous as always!

Ros Crawford said...

When I look at this I see happy everything... It's a beauty!