Friday, October 25, 2024

Okay, I THOUGHT I was done...

Done for the week that is ... but when Alex Syberia Designs released their latest on Tuesday, October 22nd, I ordered two items immediately.  I have to tell you their service is unmatched: ordered Tuesday, ASD Garden Blooms [and one other] arrived on Thursday... and here is her premier...

Also features a sentiment from ASD Tulips Treasure
Texture from SU! Subtle Texture
PFS gems

I was sad to read that our card making community has lost another talented maker.  Barbara Anders' Paper Pursuits started in 2008 and her design resume is impressive - I have long been smitten with her work for MFT and all the cards she made as a founding member of Color Throwdown.  

Todays' card uses the colors from Color Throwdown #816.  Do stop by their blog to read the heartfelt words and gorgeous works of art her team have honored her with.  Perhaps you will be inspired to make a card in her honor, too.

Michele

Since this is a stenciled piece - I'm happy to share it with JUGS#750, as well!
Thanks, Bobby!


27 comments:

  1. Such sad news about Barbara, what a talented papercrafter and inspiration, she will be missed!
    Love your gorgeous tribute today Michele!

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  2. Beautiful tribute to Barbara and what a debut of your AS goodies!

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  3. Very sad news regarding Bar. Beautiful card you created. Thanks for joining in at JUGS

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  4. That is definitely FAST shipping and your premier card with it is GORGEOUS Michele!! I read about Barbara and was saddened to hear about her passing too...a very talented lady and I will miss seeing her creations on IG! She would have loved your card!! Hugs. :0)

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  5. So sad to hear of the loss of another talented card maker. You've created a beautiful card using your new goodies and those wonderful colors. It's always a treat to see your card in a JUGs gallery!

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  6. Gorgeous colors and card -- what a perfect way to honor her, Michele!

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  7. Just beautiful! Barbara would have loved this! We were among the first time members on Color Throwdown and you're right, she had a knack! Her cards were stellar....as is this one

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  8. Such a beautiful card and a sad occasion, Michele! This is so pretty with the orange, cream and kraft split design! The foiled sentiment and pearls give it added elegance.

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  9. So sorry to hear of the loss. The card is beautiful and honors her love for cardmaking. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Your card is so gorgeous, and a beautiful way to remember Barbara.

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  11. Gorgeous card with such a beautiful design and color combo!
    I'm familiar with Barbara's work with MFT. I'm so sorry to hear the news.

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  12. Just beautiful. Those colours look stunning. Sorry to have missed a few this week. I have been busy helping my John celebrate his 70th birthday xx

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  13. A beautiful card design with these warm colors. The stenciling looks perfect I'm so sorry to hear of another loss in the stamping community. Gone too soon and so much grief left behind.

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  14. I love the bright colors of the flowers and how they frame the sentiment, Michele. It is sad to hear of losing a member of our wonderful card making community. I have a card ready to post at CTD.

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  15. Where is my head? I forgot to thank you for sharing this beauty with us at Just Us Girls.

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  16. So elegant and a loving way to remember a friend.....

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  17. So wonderful of you to give tribute to Barbara - a very talented member of our community. As for this creation - absolutely stunning. The colors and placement of the flowers is perfection.
    hugs
    jaydee

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  18. Such a beautiful card to honor such a sad loss. I love the colors you've used. Barbara's work was always inspiring.

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  19. Fabulous card as always, Michele! Thank you so much for joining us for this very special Color Throwdown tribute to our dear @banders03123 this week.

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  20. Goegeous stenciling for our challenge this week Michele! What a gorgeous card!!! Thanks for joining our Just Us Girls stencil challnege!

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  21. Gah!!! This is so beautiful. Live the design and use of color. Thanks for linking up.

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  22. I wanted to come by and tell you how gorgeous this is. Wonderful job!

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  23. A beautiful tribute for a beautiful and talented lady.

    Marie

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  24. Your card is gorgeous and really jumps out of the gallery with the vivid colors! Appreciate your sharing memories of Bar and so glad you were able to join in the challenge at CTD!

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  25. So wonderful to see this beauty in the Just Us Girls gallery, Michele. You know I love it and the tribute to Barbara. Beautiful. Thanks for paying with us.

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  26. An utterly gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown!

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