Hello my friends! I have been 'out of commission' since December 27th and, if I'm honest, I am still far from 100%. It has been such a long time since I've made a card or created a post that I almost forgot everything! But today, instead of laundry, I decided to head to my studio - I have Judy's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches and blue skies to thank for that!
There are a few 'new things' in my stash purchased before Christmas.
Concord & 9th's Just Picked die set came to my rescue today.
I couldn't resist water coloring the sweet, layered Clover blossom in this set -
putting them inside their darling vase was a no-brainer!
While deciding what to use for my card panel I remembered a really
old pack of adhesive backed fabric from DCWV purchased at Michael's
many, many years ago. This natural 'slubbed' linen is so pretty!
I found the 'band' among my snippets - you'll undoubtedly see those
Betterpress-ed sentiments quite often in 2026, too.
Okay, that's about all I have the energy for today except to invite you to the FMS blog to see all the creative ways my teammates have used Judy's sketch!
Thanks to those of you who have sent healing prayers, get-well wishes, and cards!
=] Michele
26 comments:
I'm sorry you are still feeling under the weather, my friend. You haven't lost your creative touch though. This is beautiful! I love the clover and you have colored each layer beautifully and arranged them so thoughtfully in that awesome vase! The texture of the adhesive fabric makes this even more special! XOXO
Welcome back Michele! You've been missed. I'm sorry you were out of commission for so long, but I'm happy to know you're on the mend. I've missed you and all your beautiful inspiration! This card is so pretty and I'm loving the clover dies. I think I may have some of that self adhesive fabric stashed away somewhere in my vast hoard of supplies that's never been used. So happy to see you back in blogland. Sending hugs to you my friend.
Welcome back, and glad you're feeling better, Friend! It's good to see your fresh look on sketches and cards, we all missed your ingenuity. Your card is wonderful, the flower and vase are beautiful. TBH the "fabric" has me intrigued since I don't think I've ever seen it before -- what a find
Glad you are on the mend! Your carding skills are intact! Sweet card!
You definitely haven't lost your creative touch while you've been out of commission Michele...this CAS card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! That bloom is so pretty in the colors you used and looks fabulous in the vase and against that cool fabric background! Lovely, lovely card my friend and SO glad to see you back in blogland!! Take care of yourself and finish healing!! Hugs. :0)
Another beauty, dear one. Sorry to hear you've been down - sending good vibes your way. Always appreciate your inspiration (even tho I have a fear of doing florals, so I avoid them!).
Oh how I've missed you and your marvelous makes! Hoping and praying the healing continues, my friend. So good to see this little lovely pop up from you today. Loving the sweet clover you created and the linen makes a warm and cozy background for them!
Yay! She's baaaaaaack! I'm sure I'm not the only one who suffered from "Michele withdrawals"! It's so good to see your gorgeous card (how did I miss that C&9 blossom?) and well done on using that DCWV fabric paper--it's a gem! Continue to rest and take care so you can crank out your cards again! Hugs!!
Lovely card...but alas I cannot buy anything just now. Boo hoo. Please take good care of you, I care.
SO sorry you're under the weather! I wondered if maybe you were just taking a break! This little vase is adorable against that fabric background....and in my favorite color! Rest up and relax!
Missing you more than words can say, and I am happy to hear that you are now on the road to recovery (even without the washing done), cause we all know that card making is waaaay more important. Sending HUGE Hugs your way x
I've been wondering where you were--so sorry it's illness and not some exciting adventure. Glad you're feeling somewhat better, and no, you have definitely not lost your golden touch for creating cards. This one is CAS perfection! love the neutrals with the pop of color.
Sorry your still a little under the weather but thankful you were able to get this beautiful card done. Love all the details on it, including the fabric background. Hope you are 100% real soon. ((Hugs))
Oh Michele, I am so sorry to hear you have been ill. I was wondering where you have been. Honestly I thought that maybe you were taking a bit of a break from cardmaking. You card is fabulous. Love that you used that fabric paper from your stash. Please take care and don't over do things!
I'm sorry that you aren't fully recovered, Michele, and I know what energy it takes to do anything at all let alone make a fabulous card for a challenge. The time away hasn't dulled your creativity or sense of style. I have some gauze backed paper from DCWV that I've had for ages. I think your linen is way better.
I kept hoping you were on a long vacation, but surely didn't know you were sick or otherwise out of commission. I'm sorry to hear about that, but glad to have you back and with such a lovely card to boot! Those beautiful neutrals of yours, sigh. Love that linen fabric with the pretty orange shades and green in the vase. The band looks pretty fabulous, too, with the scalloped edge giving it the appearance of being wrapped around. It's good to see you back, Michele!
Michele I'm so sorry to hear that. You've been sick over the holidays but wow when you come back, you come back strong. This is an absolutely beautiful card. I love the flowers that face every stinking detail. Fabulous my friend!
I'm glad you are back and hope you shake it all off soon! Even though you aren't fully recovered, your card is absolutely stunning. I love the sweet colors of the clover with the neutral texture behind it. Even the band behind the vase has the special touch of a few scallops. Love it!
So awful being sick 🤢. Hopefully, you’ll will get to 100% soon. Meanwhile, you were missed and I love your card today. It’s beautiful.
I think I commented on this card somewhere else but wanted to tell you that this is STUNNING!!! I am sorry you have been sick and glad that you are feeling better!! I love those blossoms and that fun texture on the vase.
This is so elegant. Love the pop of colour on your clover, and that amazing fabric background. You definitely haven't lost your touch. Sounds like you've had a rough time, so I hope that you're feeling better xxx
I'm so sorry that evil "bug" got you so hard. You will never lose your mojo, in my opinion. This is just lovely! What pretty colors.
I'm almost speechless, Michele! This card is nothing but pure beauty! I'm totally in love!
Just beautiful!
Wow 🤩 what a beauty! The flowers are lovely and that slubbed linen showcases them beautifully! Hugs, Kate!
You are back in the saddle and heading for another 3,000, I am sure. Welcome home! I soooo love this card, and of course I had to go look at the die set and all the samples and - oh no! What a lovely card and wonderful take on the sketch.
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