CAS[E] this Sketch #388

My sweet and talented friend Michelle Leone [a.k.a. 2 Ls] has created our Sketch this week!  It's a beauty … take a look:

Now.  I haven't seen 2 Ls' card... but something tells me we might be using similar supplies?  We'll see, won't we!? Here's a look at how my card came together:

After stamping and Copic coloring this sweet branch from Keep Going [Pinkfresh Studios]

I snipped it in two!

The two pieces were arranged in the little 'pocket' created with

this fun die - also from Pinkfresh Studios: Noteworthy Frames

I soon realized it was missing something... enter Pinkfresh again!  This time,

with their  Dainty Blossoms dies for these sweet little 'filler' stems cut from Neenah 110# cardstock that totally completed my arrangement!

By now, you may have noticed my newest Spellbinder love:

Candlewick Ovals … and you know I couldn't stop with one shape, so watch for more!

Looking at it here, it would have been just as perfect without that oval...

what do you think?  Will I be making Second Helpings this week?

I hope you've found something here today that will encourage you to play cards with us this week at CAS[E] this Sketch #388!   Thanks so very much for stopping by!

=]  Michele

Inspired By #140... tasty autumn!

Wait 'til you see our mood board this week … okay, I won't make you wait...

 

Think I could love this color combo more?  Think again, lol!  My inspiration came from the colors, and the wall.  But my mood/design wasn't quite as graphic as the prints are in the photo.  I dug deep for the only pear I had in my stash.  Even though it's an oldie, it really is a goodie! 

  

 

No, that isn't it... here comes a peek...

 



 

wait for it...

 

 

 There it is... this sweet little Punny Produce set from Wplus9!

Whether you have a pear, or apple, or a brick wall, we can't wait to see your Inspired By #140 creation in our gallery!

=]  Michele

the paper I've used today came from the Spring Fling collection from Honey Bee.  except for the hello, sunshine - which was a bit ephemeral found in my snippets - don't ask! jeesh!
My nesting postage stamp dies are Waffle Flower Crafts; the main tag is Pinkfresh Braided Tag.
Inks:  C&9th buttercup, and sprout.



Christmas Kickstart #36

With mere hours to go, I finally put all the pieces together for my Christmas Kickstart #36 Christmas Birds!  Actually all the pieces were just waiting for me in the Wplus9 Woodland Basics set!  I love this set and just knew these sweet doves, cut from some recycled paper, would be the perfect stand-in for two turtle doves - the next most famous Christmas birds of all!  I'll start with a closeup of the doves... and also so you can see all the wonderful detail in the
SSS Shimmer Oval [a gift from a friend].   On the first pass through my die cutting machine, I could see not all of those bits and pieces cut through.  Instead of fighting with it, I just added a solid oval of paper behind it, and glued it well to keep all of the pieces intact.

 
I kept it sentiment-free - you know, just in case I had a need for a Christmas wedding card! 

Hope your week is off to a great start!  Your visit has started mine off perfectly!

=]  Michele

Colorado Craft Company's Lovely Legs

You guys!  Thanks for your sweet comments on my Colorado Craft Company's birds I colored recently … those BIG, BOLD stamp sets are so much fun to color!

Today, I'm lucky enough to have two of their newest Lovely Legs sets:  Sky Lantern Sympathy, and Baby Congrats!  Here are my cards in that order:

I've always wanted to, but have never launched one of these paper lanterns.

Have you?

These lovely paper lanterns are for sending wishes, and messages in the most magical way, aren't they?  The sentiments in this Sky Lantern Sympathy set are really wonderful for sending condolences - as my card indicates, I'm sending wishes of hope, and peace to a friend in need.

My second card is all about celebrating a NEW life … Baby Congrats covers all the bases for a girl, or a boy - and borrows a line from a favorite old song:  they grow up in the most delightful way!   Of course I've 'decorated' the nursery in my favorite colors... and made the new addition the star of my card!

Thanks for stopping by today... hope you have a wonderful weekend planned!  I have a special day planned for my special guy's birthday tomorrow!  shhhh!  it's our secret!  lol

=]  Michele

CAS[E] this Sketch #387

I feel guilty [sometimes] that I don't create Sketches for CTS anymore... but let's face it:  Donna does it SO GOOD!!  This week's Sketch #387 for instance:

Endless possibilities, right?!   I reached for my boxful of new to me sets for my card this week:  The Stamp Market's Ready to Bloom:

 

I am LOVING the new C&9th inks! 

Here are the ones I've used this week:

Be sure to thank Donna for another in her long line of fabulous Sketches … you'll find her/it here... that is, after you create a card using said Sketch... thanks!

=]  Michele

Just because day!

Happy Just Because Day!   Ellen is having a sale just because she can, and I'm sharing it with you - well, just because I really like you!  Let's face it, you've probably all had your fill of watermelon by now, right?

Now, be sure to use that code, and read the fine print - but have fun...  here's a link [with my affiliate code, please and thank you] to get you started!  Ellen Hutson, LLC.

Have a wonderful day - just because you deserve one!  xo
=]  Michele

Inspired By #139 ... give a dog a bone

 

 

Could you just die seeing these adorable wiener dogs in all their colors?  That was my initial inspiration from IB139 ... then my weird brain took over... give this girl a title like that!?  Come ON!

 

 

A little custom sentiment using Word, and a favorite nursery song, and voila!  the perfect retirement card.  Okay.  So my friend didn't own a knick knack shop, but she'll get it just the same!

 

 

I can hardly wait to see all your fun cards in our IB139 gallery!  Let the fun begin by taking inspiration from the entire, fantastic, IB team...

 

=] Michele

 

Card deets:

The words were all mine but EH provided all the sets, and coordinating dies, needed to make this card come true:  Clever Sausage, Dog Lady, and So Matcha for the knick knack kitty!  The wiener dog's ears were elongated using his party hat die with the pom removed... all the papers are from SU's Brights 6x6 dsp collection. EXCEPT my background paper which was created using C&9th new inks, and Positive Print turnabout stamp - cut with W&W Audrey die.