I just could not resist that darling park bench and bird!
Wplus9: Snow Scenes, and Winter Greenery for the Cardinal
PTI: Winter Bench stamped on EH Oyster Grey card in CP Twilight and Black Jack inks
White Gouache for splatter.
A very quick post but very BIG wish for all the best in 2024!
=] Michele
Thank you, POE!!
Beautiful card and such a perfect take on the inspiration photo!!! Happy New Year, Michele!!! Cheers to a healthy and joyful 2024!!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and wintry. I can see why you chose that picture. It just had to be the grey and you have brightened it up brilliantly with the pop of red. Perfect. Happy New Year xx
ReplyDeleteYou should just go ahead and put this card in an envelope and address it to ME for 2024! Beautiful! Love everything about it. I just wish we had some snow to show off our beautiful cardinals here in PA....but just rain! Lovely way to interpret that mood board!
ReplyDeleteLove the pop of red bird! Happy new year. Looking forward to your 2024 cards 😊
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little winter scene you've created, Michele! The perfect little pop of red. Happy New Year to you and Tom!! xo
ReplyDeleteLOVE your bench and cardinal! Your wintry backdrop is beautiful too, giving off perfect snowy, cozy vibes
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Michele! What a gorgeous card. Thank you for all that you do to inspire and encourage. May the new year bring you oodles of creativity and fun!
ReplyDeleteI love that inspiration photo too. Beautiful job with your take. Happy New Year, my friend
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!! Love your make!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year my beautiful friend!! I can imagine sitting on this bench, all rugged up with a hot cuppa enjoying the snow together, how wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou have captured that bottom winter scene perfectly, Michele! Happy New Year, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy new year, Michele. Love the card!
ReplyDeleteSweet card Michele. Happy New Year! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so peaceful Michele. What a stunning monochrome card with that brilliant pop of color from the bird. You are so brilliant! Happy new year my friend.
ReplyDeleteYou sure do know how to make gray SHINE Michele! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card my friend and very happy New Year wishes to you too!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh, those beautiful snowy trees and a nice perch for the Cardinal! Happy new year to you, Michele!
ReplyDeleteFabulous take on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is amazing and absolutely awesome Michele! LOVE that bench! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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You make me happy when skies are gray….i love when you are in the gray mode! Gorgeous card with just the perfect pop
ReplyDeleteOf red!
Such a fabulous card, love the icy snowy effect and the bench is just fabulous, I can just imagine someone sitting there.
ReplyDeleteMarie
So, so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Top 3 at PoE - a sure winner, imho!
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