Last week as I prepared to welcome Nancy and her husband to my home, Marcia and I had a few hours to get into a little crafty mischief - thanks for coming early, Marcia! While Marcia borrowed a few of my newest Betterpress plates, I ohhh'd and ahhh'd over her sweet Spellbinders of the Month Day at the Beach die set that she used for her darling DT card.
Now, how could I not use it to make second helpings for Color Hues #69? Here she is in all of her sun-tanned glory... upon a wonderful driftwood plank we dragged home from the beach years ago...
Instead of using one of the dies in the set that cuts the hat in Hello or Smile,
I thought the card was a perfect place for one of the fun ASD Sunkissed Memories sentiments instead! I left off the stripes on the towel making it a bamboo mat to match her bamboo hat, and sandals! a few enamel embellishments and my card is complete!
Of course, I had to make another ... this time for a friend who will be having surgery soon and will take advantage of the beach before then! So smart!
Perfect for the Four Seasons August Summer challenge!
Someone will ask about that cover die: Altenew's Gradient Stripes! And some pretty dandy paper-piecing if I do say so myself! lol Notice the sandy strips have a subtle texture?
Thanks for stopping by today! Hope everyone has some fun planned for the weekend ... if you are so inclined [or reclined] LOOK UP at the stars Saturday night! It's time for the Perseid meteor shower! We'll be watching!
=] Michele
Thanks, Sheri!
This has to be one of the cutest Spellbinders sets ever! I loved Marcia's card and now yours, too -- both of them! So many possible variations. I really love these sentiments for beach cards. Mix and match! We'll be looking to the skies this weekend for sure!
ReplyDeleteLove a bit of dandy paper piecing... and yours is the dandiest! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh my, you worked your magic with these dies and look what you created! Beachy cuteness overload! I love them both! And I am SO excited about the Perseids!! Keeping my fingers crossed there are NO CLOUDS! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Michele. I never would have thought to make a striped background like that but it really works.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Both of these are such fun, Michele! Awesome details and colors on both! I'd like to be sitting right there beside her! Enjoy the meteor shower!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love both your beautiful colored and detailed die cut beach scene scenes, Michele. Wonderful how you created 2 slightly different cards using the same die set and color combo!! TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...enjoy watching the meteor show on Saturday night:-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE both versions but there's something about that orange sun! I spy a winner here!
ReplyDeleteTwo super cute cards Michele!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this sun bather die set! I've seen her here & there around blogland and every time, I tell myself I NEED to make a purchase. Once again I'm saying that after seeing these fun & fabulous creations! Well done my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
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I never tire of seeing creations from this die set. What a fantastic use of that cover plate! I especially love the first with the CH colors. Both fantastic makes!
ReplyDeleteOne of my all-time favorite sets that I have neglected this summer. Both of these cards are so creative and wonderful, Michele. However, the colors you used on card two just blew me away! Thanks for inspiring me this morning and your friend is going to feel so special to have received this! Thanks again for being in the gallery at Color Hues, we love you!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Will have to hope for no clouds here! Thanks for sharing ALL that you share. :)
ReplyDeleteI love August and the main reason is the shooting stars which I was able to see from my summer home yesterday. Your cards are sublime, so crisp and clean how do you do it? of course, the bathing suit and hat are just delightful and so chic, and the ribbon and handle are a lovely touch and bring the whole piece to life.
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Love these. What a great way to show the colors.
ReplyDeleteOh Michele...you have definitely made this little die set SHINE with both of your cards!! Your 1st card is just delightful with our challenge colors, and I love, LOVE that Gradient Stripes Cover Plate Die you used for the background...perfection! Love the piece of driftwood beneath your card too! Your 2nd card is just as sweet as the first card and I'm loving the colors (and the paper piecing!) too!! Thank you SO MUCH for your 2nd helpings as we always love seeing you in our gallery!! Hugs. :0)
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely Love that Die cut set A Day At The Beach. your card is great!
Fantastic Card!!I have been searching for this set for a long time.
Have a Blessed Day
Dottie
Well, what can I say except: these are both awesome x a zillion! Your amazing creativity really showcases how fun these dies are. Awesome...and so thrilled that one of these bathing beauties is joining us at Colour Hues!
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Both of your cards turned out so well, Michele! It was fun seeing your creative riffs on the striped background and all the elements, plus the great sentiments. I'm with Nancy, I love your color choices on card number two and your friend will appreciate your sweet thoughtfulness. Thanks for sharing "second helpings", Michele - you always bring such beauty to the CH gallery!
ReplyDeleteI ABSOLUTELY ADORE this set! How sweet and fitting for so many reasons, thanks for sharing your trio of cards.
ReplyDeleteHope the meteor shower was wonderful, our view from the valley of the mountains was beautiful but no shower in sight...
I always enjoy see this gal chillin' on the beach! These are cute, Michele. Your friend is going to enjoy your thoughtful card! No meteors for us, we had downpours and nasty weather. Hope you two had a good view!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! I love all of these cards Michele, I loved this die set when I seen it too, but you have made me love it even more with all your attention to detail on this stunning cards! That background die is so cool looking and works so well with this gal sitting on the beach. Love, love, love! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN summertime card! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Color Hues Challenge!
ReplyDeleteIt's official...I need a vacation! Love your cards and your use of the color combo! Hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed some impressive paper piecing! These dies are fabulous and you've created two wonderful cards with them.
ReplyDeleteI totally need that striped cover plate! Wow these two cards are fabulous - each in their own way! Amazing!
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