Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Four Seasons - Winter February 2024

There is always so much to love about the photo boards at Four Seasons' challenge - take a look for yourself... 


I don't think you'll have trouble seeing my inspiration - but I did combine the creamy gorgeousness of the top right, with the frozen berries of the bottom left and then just took it for a little heartfelt spin:


My Stickles 'snow' absorbed the ink from these lovely Winterberries from 
The Greetery - but I'm okay with it!  
They were arranged onto an MFT stitched heart and a sweet little Betterpress-ed sentiment finishes it off!



What's left of the leaves on my own Winterberry bushes are this lovely
brown - the berries have all been eaten by our sweet Bluebirds!
I've taken the hint of grey from the depths of the berry bushes in the photo - but come on, since when do I need an excuse to add grey?
The Greetery's Berry Branch was the perfect stencil to reach for IMHO.

I have quite a list of friends with February birthdays, so this one is ready for the mail - I'd better get a stamp on it!
=] Michele

21 comments:

Bonnie said...

Ooh, that gray stenciled background gives this a really chilly feel and I LOVE the pop of the brown leaves and red berries! Gorgeous!

Dotty Jo said...

Oooo, those colours and all with a touch of sparkle too, Jo x

HilaryJane said...

Love it, especially the hint of foliage in the background. it breaks up the white perfectly xx

Cat Craig said...

Beautifully done, Michele. I can see the inspiration in your fab card.

Lisa Elton said...

I do love the dreamy soft gray background you gave those pretty berries! Marvelous card, Michele!

lostinpaper said...

Can't blame a bird if the berries are there ya gotta eat it lol. Love your stamped version of berries Michele!

TK said...

Creamy, dreamy and oh so berry-licious! It's a great card, Michele

donna mikasa said...

I'm mesmerized by that gorgeous background and your beautiful winterberries color palette.

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful leaves background for your sweet die cut heart and beautiful die cut and colored leaves and berries. All perfect for your die cut birthday sentiment, Michele. TFS dear friend. Love and hugs...Nancy

Jeanne said...

Beautiful inspiration led to a gorgeous card! Wow!

Cindy C. said...

IT's gorgeous!

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Michele! I love that Winterberry set and need to use it more often! Your colors are SO pretty with the lighter goldish browns and the reds, and the background too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Darlene said...

Oh Michele ... this is so so pretty! What a fabulous design idea and those berries really POP! Beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.

Darlene
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Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is superbly beautiful. I love the soft gray background and the golden leaves. Wonderful design.

Bobby said...

I love how you arranged the berries along the edge of the heart, Michele. What a lovely card!

Loll said...

Beautiful card Michele. LOVE the soft stamped background and your gorgeous heart framed with leaves and berries. The glitter adds lots of sparkle. xx

Leslie Miller said...

This is sooo pretty, Michele! I love the way the Stickles look with the absorbed ink. It was meant to be! The soft stenciling in the background looks divine and gives a very wintry impression. I'm so glad your Bluebirds got to eat your Winterberries. I know all the birds here are finding plenty to eat on their own, but they sure do flock to the seed cakes I put out.

baileyrosy.com said...

The gorgeous and subtle background is perfect with those gorgeous berries that really pop against it.

Marie

Karen Letchworth said...

Your branches and berries are stunning on this lovely card. We thank you for sharing your art with us at The Four Seasons and hope to have you join us again soon.

Linda Callahan said...

This card wouldn’t be the same without that gloriously subtle gray backdrop! Beautifully done!

Kim S said...

I love everything about this! The subtle background with the richly colored berries, the hint of frost, and the elegant sentiment.