Monday, August 5, 2024

Back to the basics!

I have been all over the map with my crafty time lately - it's back to basics today as I play along with a few of my favorite challenges!

First up: Color Hues #92 where my friend Stef is hosting a pretty combo of colors for our crafting pleasure:


My pink may be a bit darker, and brown lighter - but they do say 'hues' right?  Here is the CCC set and Copics I've used for my card today:


That pup is such a good sport, isn't he?


Though, if I had my way it would read 'you tickle me pink' today!


Next up the ladies at Just us Girls where Carol Mc has chosen pink and orange for their color challenge ... my all-time favorite color combo!  I've brought the drama today...


... and a bit of texture, too!  These sweet daisies are from Concord & 9th and were cut from some of their amazing cardstocks - two shades of orange, two of pink!
I don't know what I'll do when I run out of this fabulous granite grey card from EH.
It's so gorgeous embossed with this Altenew Geo Tiles folder.


Okay.  It's Monday - you know the drill...
=] Michele

Thanks Color Hues!

27 comments:

LeAnne said...

Wowza! Two totally differently-styled cards! Those cute little imps on the first card crack me up! Anita certainly knows how to make people giggle with her cute images. The embossing on the second card is AH-mazing, as is those flowers! You DO have a "way with gray"!!!

Bonnie said...

This first card make me giggle! These images are such fun and your arrangement make it even better! You sure tickled my fancy pink! Those daisies are STUNNING! WOW! What a great way to use these colors! Fantatstic background too!

Nance said...

Love that pink painted tail on that pooch. That could be my Ellie. So fun! And your 2nd card, gorgeous! That embossed background is wonderful. Have a wonderful week, friend. Hugs!

Marcia Hill said...

Well of course the dog (and critters!) have stolen my heart in your first card Michele and you used perfect hues of our challenge colors...thanks so much for sharing this delightful card with us at Color Hues! I love, LOVE your 2nd card for JUGS...one of my favorite color combos too and it looks so perfect with the gray background. Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Loll said...

Oh my gosh ... that first card is ADORABLE! Made me smile! :) And love the drama with your gorgeous, brightly coloured daisies. xx

Carol said...

Michele, your pink and orange look fab on that grey! And that great tile background adds so much to those gorgeous flowers! Thanks for playing along with us at Just Us Girls!!!

Carol said...

Forgot to say how much I love those little animals painting!!! They are adorable how you colored and used them on your CAS card base!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Such a lovely card using our colors! Just stunning against the background. Thanks for sharing at JUGS!

JoAnn said...

Two amazing cards. Love the cute critters on the first and the paint on the pooch's tail - so cute. That 2nd card is wonderful with those colors. They look great on your embossed grey background.

lostinpaper said...

That dog is hilarious! It looks like our dog lol.

Lisa Elton said...

Those little critters just make me smile! Such a sweet card, Michele. And you entry for our JUGs challenge is as pretty as can be. What a great background!

Stef Perry said...

Well, you tickle me pink, Michele! I was so happy to see your cute, cute card in the CH gallery. Those little critters are having their way with the gentle pooch, aren't they? You've created a fun design for this little vignette - I adore every bit of it! Thanks for playing along with my color combo at Color Hues!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

I love your beautiful flowers with their perfect shading. That embossed background in the gray really makes those flowers pop. Love your first card, too. Thanks for playing along with us at JUGS!

Jeanne said...

Your cute first card sure made me smile in delight. And your second beauty made me sigh with pleasure. Thanks so much for sharing your talents, Michele.

Cat Craig said...

oh my those pups are sooooo cute! Love the blooms as well.

Bobby said...

What fun those cute critters are having. I love the design of the first one with the mouse in the circle. The gray background really does add drama to those lovely daisies, Michele. Thanks for sharing that one with us at Just Us Girls.

Karen said...

I'm always a fan of the Anita Jeram illustrated stamp sets. This one is new to me and perfectly colored for our Pink and Brown Challenge. Love the pink tale, and the card design is fabulous! Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues!

donna mikasa said...

Pink and orange never looked so good against the granite!

donna mikasa said...

P.S. And the way you added the pink to your critters is genius!

Nancy said...

Your critter card has stolen my heart. Love your creativity! As for your florals, another winner with the deep background. As always we appreciate you playing at Color Hues. I hope you are having a great summer.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Your first card is so sweet. The mini slimline is the perfect stage for these critter artists. I love the mouse painting the pup's tail from inside the circle and I love all the drips. This card tickles me pink! Then the next one... Oh I love cone flowers and the shades of orange and pink against the gray - beautiful.

Lisa Petrella said...

Your pup card is so totally adorable!!! And wowzers on the orange and pink flowers card!!! Absolutely stunning!!!

Tracey McNeely said...

Anything CCC is always so cute and your tickled 'pink' card is no exception. Love the pink and orange flowers too for JUGS. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!

Julie B said...

I agree, tickled pink would be the perfect sentiment for that doggy and his 'artistic' chums. I do love these Anita Jeram images and you've certainly brought them to life here. Thanks for sharing at Color Hues. :)

Linda Callahan said...

Cute and classy all in the same post! I love love love that gray backdrop!

Vikki H said...

I'd almost get a dog if it was as cute as yours! Darling scene! The coneflowers/daisies are stunning on that fabulous grey too.

Leslie Miller said...

OMGosh, those flowers are gorgeous against the dark gray, but you know it's the pup and friends that's really tickled MY fancy! Thanks for the smiles, Michele!