Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Color Hues #95 and more Hope for JUGS #744

Let me just start by saying there WILL be 'second helpings' for Color Hues #95 - another darling PB couple just had to play, too!  But today I pulled out an Altenew set that hadn't seen any action for a while.  It's a beautiful set, but I questioned whether the simple color combination would work... I do believe it did, by using several 'hues' of each color and stamping the details in grey.  See if you agree...



More interest was added by dry embossing the background* with - are you ready for it? - an Altenew POINSETTIA background folder!  I think those leaves are a wonderful match!

A beautiful hope-filled sentiment completes my card - from ASD's Spring Garden - and makes it eligible for JUGS #744 Word Week: HOPE!


=] Michele 

* the paper used is Cerulean Blue from The Stamp Market

21 comments:

Carol said...

Michele, The colors you chose are beautiful!!! Cornflower blue is one of my all time faves. And that dry embossing was the perfect texture to go behind the gorgeous florals. Thanks so much for playing along this week at JUGS!!

Bonnie said...

A beautiful shade of blue and such luscious pinks! Who woulda thought that the poinsettia embossing would be so perfect for these flowers!

JoAnn said...

So pretty. Love the texture and pretty blooms in pink and blue.

Bobby said...

The pinks and blues look fabulous together, Michele. The poinsettia in the embossing folder made such a great background.

Karen said...

This is such a beautiful card! Your process is a testament to your amazing creativity. Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues!

LeAnne said...

Wowza! This is bold and beautiful! You managed to disguise that poinsettia perfectly!

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!! This is definitely a stunner Michele! The hues of pink for the blooms and blue for the leaves totally work and yes, that embossing folder worked perfectly too! Lovely, lovely card and thanks so much for sharing with us at Color Hues! 😊🩷💙

Sue VanDeVusse said...

This is beautiful in those colors! I love the embossed background giving this so much depth and texture. Thanks for playing along with us again at JUGS!

Jeanne said...

So beautiful, MIchele!

Birgit said...

A Gorgeous work of art, Michele.

Lisa Elton said...

Look at you camouflaging your favorite poinsettias beautifully! Fabulous card, Michele. You've made those pinks and blues shine!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, yes, they look made for each other and your card is absolutely gorgeous!

HilaryJane said...

Oh yes, it definitely did work. A truly beautiful card xx

Tracey McNeely said...

Michele I would say it does! What a gorgeous gorgeous creation! The colors work so well with this blooms!! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!

Cindy Beach said...

Hi Michele, thanks for sharing this beautiful card, your colors are perfect for the challenge! Using the dry embossed background is an amazing element that sets off the gorgeous die cuts. Your talents always inspire me! We're so happy that you've played along at Color Hues!

JulieP said...

What would you say if I said "Nope! Doesn't work for me." ROFLMBO!!! This is gorgeous my friend. Thanks so much for playing with Color Hues!

donna mikasa said...

Pink and blue never looked so good--on both cards! I'm smitten with that little couple. Just.so.sweet!

Nancy Leppek said...

Michele, What a gorgeous card to start our gallery with. Can’t wait to see your next entry! I appreciate you playing along at Color Hues.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

WOW!!!! As cute as those eskimos are is as gorgeous as these flowers are. What a marvelous card!

Linda Callahan said...

Loving the blue and the emboosed backdrop is wonderful!

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous! Love this beautiful floral card and your take of the challenge colors! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Color Hue!