Inspired By #183 - Flower Me in Summer

Now, tell me, who wouldn't love to have this gorgeous arrangement full of Gerbera Daisies??  also the can, the tray?  I'd take it all, thank you very much!  But today, I'll be celebrating those gorgeous Gerbera's by using one of my go-to sets from Uniko!

Today, my attention was drawn to the gorgeous silvery, sage-y leaves in the IB183 photo, too.  I used the coordinating Gerbera leaf dies, cut from PTI's Stormy Sky card stock, and stamped the detail layer in SSS white pigment ink.  A smattering of my favorite gems from Pinkfresh and my job here is done!

If you haven't read about the new Christmas card option from Inspired By, you better check it out - of course, our Sketch option is also a way to get the creative juices going!  I'm on my way there to see which option my teammates have chosen, and to see the Christmas Option IB183C - you'll come, too, won't you?

=]  Michele

These are the inks used today, followed by a bit of detail coloring with pencils.

Another box card ~ for FMS400

We had a short 3-day road trip this weekend, crossing the gorgeous Mackinac Bridge, heading North to Canada, and then a wonderful drive South along the Lake Huron coastline - for the most part, in Ontario, Canada.   We always think Lake Michigan is the best of all the Great Lakes, since we're so close - Huron, you've become my second favorite of them all!

An idea percolated in my brain while riding …  I couldn't wait to put that idea to paper for Freshly Made Sketches' 400th Sketch celebration …

 … a landscape box card!  I hope you've had a chance to watch Shari Carrol's video - it was the guide for the birthday card I made for my husband last week!

 Here are a few closeups...

 

 

and a peek at how I add a sentiment:

 

 



Hope you like it, FMS designers … you've inspired so many cards over the years, and I've loved playing along with your challenge, and so very honored to win a few, too! 

Congratulations on your 400th Challenge!  Cheers to the next 400!!

=]  Michele