Monday, February 24, 2025

Altenew Inspiration Challenge February 2025

The wonderful, exuberant Erica Andersson is hosting the February 2025 Altenew Inspiration Challenge  - I could really go for one of her delectable little macarons with my coffee today!


The print fabric shown here is actually what Erica calls her 'Altenew robe...' 
who doesn't craft at least part of their day in their robe? lol


While my first load is spinning out, I decided to take one of my all-time favorite Altenew frame dies out for another spin...


It's perfect no matter what you tuck into it!  Today, I had a sweet
friend in mind while crafting - prayers are coming your way!  A little
Faith and Hope can only help, right?


Erica is looking for texture:  I found lots in this gorgeous
Altenew Woodgrain Powder paper and my frame has such wonderful 
detail, too - I pumped it up a little using one of their small blending brushes and mocha ink.  
Altenew Elegant Sayings stamps and dies filled in my message quite nicely.

OH!  I should mention this lovely little Altenew Lavender set that has been
in my stash since 2019 - I stamped it with two shades of aqua then
added a little bit of interest with a brown pen.


A clean and simple card indeed.

=] Michele  

13 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

CAS perfection! :)

Lisa Elton said...

So many wonderful elements, yet a design that has simplicity! Love this, Michele!

Bonnie said...

CAS and classy, Michele! A Beautiful frame and sweet flowers to go with the inspiring sentiment!

Marcia Hill said...

Texture, color, and awesome frame make this card fabulous Michele, and the sentiment even more so! This will definitely lift that someone special spirits up! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

TK said...

Oh! This is amazing, Michele! First, hope and faith make everything better, but so would this sweet card. LOVE it!

Jeanne said...

Simply beautiful!

HilaryJane said...

This is so pretty. That frame is definitely the star of the show xx

Leslie Miller said...

Oooh, I love the inspiration colors! I craft part of the morning in my jammies with a cup of coffee. Who doesn't? Gosh, this is pretty! I have that frame out on my table right now, making layouts for later. A sweet friend gave it to me (wink). Your sweet friend will adore and appreciate this precious card!

JoAnn said...

So pretty. Love the frame.

Bobby said...

Isn't it wonderful to revisit some of our old stamps and dies?! I'm loving all the texture and the simplicity of your card, Michele.

lostinpaper said...

Clean and simple perfection Michele!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is gorgeous. I have this lovely frame out on my desk right now. Trying out some waxes and hoping I can make what is in my head work. I love the wood grain background and your lovely frame and flower.

donna mikasa said...

CAS loveliness! I remember purchasing that frame on eBay after seeing one of your earliler cards using it. Now, where did I put it??