Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Inspired by Friends!

I had the pleasure of crafting along with three of my wonderful friends - no it was not while side-by-side [darn it] but together would have been a huge bonus!

Our generous friend, Bonnie, sent three of us a little envelope filled with a bounty of blooms - Pinkfresh Dahlia's to be exact.  We each came up with our own design and today we're sharing them with you - the REST OF our wonderful crafty friends!

Here's my card - hope the girls like it!


Don't adjust your screens - my card is made from watercolor cardstock, so it is the lovely creamy white of Canson paper.  I love it with the soft pinks, greens, purple, and gold!  Five of the pieces came together seamlessly to follow the curve of this Pinkfresh Fancy Circle die.  

This sentiment [from Pinkfresh's Hydrangea and Rose set] was stamped with Veramark and heat embossed using Ranger Princess Gold.  A few little pearls complete my very feminine card!

Please join me as I make the rounds, won't you?  I know we'll be both amazed and delighted!  Thanks so very much for your generosity, Bonnie!


Thanks for stopping by my little corner of blogland today, too!
=] Michele

22 comments:

Bonnie said...

It was so much fun playing together even if it wasn't in person, Michele! I love how you've arranged these flowers around that beautiful circle! It made a gorgeous springtime wreath! Thank you for always inspiring me!

jimlynn said...

I just came over from Bonnie's blog - and wow! This is awesome. Such a beautiful card. I love all the gold accents.
Lynn

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous! How fun to play along with stamper friends!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful!! Love how you arranged the pretty Washi Dahlias around that lovely frame. The foiled sentiment is perfect. So nice to have great stamping friends that share. So enjoy all the inspiration from you ladies.

Marcia Hill said...

Your card is absolutely STUNNING Michele, and I love that you used the Canson cs with the soft creamy white color that goes so well with the soft colors of the flowers and leaves...a perfect match! And how is it that I've never borrowed that PFS circle die??!! You definitely need to set that out when I come next time!! It made a lovely wreath when you added the flowers around it, and I would love something like that on my front door!! So glad Bonnie inspired us all to play...and INSPIRED I definitely have been! Lovely, lovely card my friend! Hugs. :0)

Bobby said...

I'm looking forward to when we can do it side by side, Michele, but this was the next best thing. I love the texture you got by using watercolor paper and the dimension with that wonderful circle die. Together they made a beautiful wreath card for that friend.

Cat Craig said...

How fun, and the card is gorgeous. Lovely to have crafty friends that share, isn't it. Off to see the rest of the creations.

HilaryJane said...

What a wonderful gift to get in the post and what a great way to share stash. Great idea to turn yours into a half wreath, it works a treat xx

Leslie Miller said...

This is ridiculously beautiful, Michele! Bonnie is a sweetheart to share these gifts with you. I'll be visiting everyone which will be super fun for me! Thank you!

Lisa Elton said...

How fun to get to play with friends, even if it wasn't in person! You made one BEAUTIFUL card with your gifted flowers! I love that you created a wreath. Love this, Michele!

Christine Alexander said...

I'm loving the blog hop and the cards ♥

lostinpaper said...

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!

TK said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty! Love your make, and I'm sure it'll be a hit with "the girls" too!

Lindsey said...

What a beauty! Your design is simply fantastic!

Louise Cooper said...

What a lovely idea it was, your friend sending you each a goody bag. It’s so nice to craft with friends isn’t it.
It’s a stunning card and I especially love the sentiment, such beautiful words.

Birgit said...

This is beautiful Michele! What pretty soft colors and the Canson water color paper adds to the softness and rich texture. Beyond dreamy!

Jeanne said...

What a beautiful card, Michele. So fun. Happy you got to play with your friends. Thanks so much for sharing. :)

Brenda in IN said...

You said it perfectly - I am amazed and delighted by all the cards you ladies made with these die cuts from washi tape. Your card looks beautiful with the dahlias around that gorgeous circle die. The gold embossed sentiment added a touch of elegance to the card as well.

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

So pretty! The texture of the watercolour cardstock is lovely too. Crafting with friends is always fun!

Lisa Petrella said...

This is stunning, Michele!!! It looks like those blooms were made for placing around that fancy circle die---such a perfect pair up!!! And how fun that you got to get crafty with friends!!!!! Awesome!!!

Papercraft Boutique said...

How fun to craft together with friends even if not side-by-side, Michele! This card is gorgeou, and I love it! The creamy white wartercolor paper is perfect for the lovely dahlia blooms of soft colors! The circle frame, the gold embossed sentiment, and the pearls give a stylish and elegant touch to the card. 
Hideko xx

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Such a beautiful creation. You know I love those Pinkfresh washi designs. The texture of the card base is lovely, and that circle die is so perfect for the base of your wreath. A beautiful product of a fun gathering!