Thursday, April 6, 2023

Altenew Inspiration Challenge - Second helpings!

 

Hello, my friends!  After a whirlwind trip around Lake Erie, with a two night stay in Buffalo, we're home again!  Just in time to send card #2 to 


Remember these darling Bamboo roses? I stamped and clear embossed a few,
water colored them using Altenew's Red Cosmos and Field Greens inks!


A few more of my favorite Altenew sets came out to play:
Rounded Rectangle dies, Dotted Starburst Debossing cover die, and Label dies. 
 Finally, a fun sentiment from Floral Sprig - another graduation card done!

I created my wash-y background by first giving my panel a watery wash of 
greens from Field Greens inks, and then after drying I debossed the panel, and blended again with Rustic Wilderness distress oxide ink, setting the ink with Distress glaze.  My roses were popped up, and card two is done!

Thanks for stopping by today - and for all your kind words!
=] Michele

13 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

You're going to be well ready for graduation when the time comes! These roses are so pretty and fun with a great sentiment for graduation. I'm glad to hear you got away for a couple of days. It sounds nice!

donna mikasa said...

Wonderful second helping! Those bamboo roses were a fave and it's the perfect grad card for a girl!

Cat Craig said...

You sure are rocking the reds and greens from this months challenge. Welcome home.

Bobby said...

Another fabulous roses card, Michele.

Lisa Elton said...

Those whimsical roses are a wonderful treat for the graduate! Pretty card. Glad you made it home safe and sound, lots of crazy weather on your route!

Bonnie said...

Gorgeous background and beautiful roses, Michele! Sounds like a fun trip.

lostinpaper said...

I Love those Bamboo Roses too, they were the perfect choice for your beautiful design today! Hope you recover from your whirlwind tour, missed you x

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and oh so bold...LOVE it!! :0)

HilaryJane said...

I am glad you enjoyed your little break. Love your card, especially the background. Thanks for the inspiration (as always) xx

Brenda said...

Love the simplicity of this gorgeous card Michele! Those flowers are so beautifully done and look like they are sitting in a vase. Love how you did that! The sentiment is perfect for a graduation card. Your are definitely killing it with one of a kind grad cards!!! Love how everything pops off that gorgeous green background. Now, tell me....what does distress glaze do?! Hugs, Brenda

TK said...

What a darling card, Michele! Love the simple roses and terrific watercoloring, plus added details of the embossing

Linda Callahan said...

Funky and fabulous! Beautiful flowers and I love the scribbly sentiment!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

So simple, yet very impactful. I love this!