Blooming One Layer!

Hello!

Just a quick one tonight. I'm already past bedtime, and fading fast!

The other day, I was looking at Chrissy Stokes' card, which is super gorgeous, and some vague ideas that had been circulating in my head formed into something concrete. Then I had to wait a day or two before I could make the idea into a card (if only I didn't need to go to work). The card(s) I made didn't live up to my imagination, but I think there is promise in the idea. ;-)

Card base is Poppy Parade. Stamps are Hero Arts Tall Flowers and Say It All. White embossing with Delicata Gold selective colouring.

I also made another one, which I had decided was too subtle, but now that I made the bolder one I am switching back and forth with my choice as to which one I like best.

Card base is Pool Party. Stamps are Hero Arts Tall Flowers and Say It All. White embossing with Clear Spica pen selective colouring.

I am entering into CASology Challenge #44

I am entering into A Blog Named Hero Challenge #24

Also Less Is More Challenge #119 where it is one-layer week and we're asked to use a coloured card base.

And last, but not least, One Layer Wednesday #140 where we are making borders.

Four challenges for one simple card. I think that might be a record for me!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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For Your Inspiration #46

Hello!

Today I'm bringing you a card made for For Your Inspiration challenge #46.

I used Mama Elephant Basic Borders, and Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend. Colours are Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, and PTI Soft Stone.

The photo is of a beautiful aspen forest. I couldn't resist using the lines and the colours in this photograph. They're irresistible!

The rest of the design team have done their usual wonderful work. I'm sure they'd love to have you over for a visit.
Debbie
Karen
Mynnette
Rochelle
Rudlis
Sara
Vicki

Okay, I have to admit, I actually closed the windows in the house today. It was slightly chilly. When we got home tonight, I made the decision that Winter may just be approaching and I should start keeping what little warmth we have inside the house. For those of you who don't know Brisbane, we have very mild Winters. Summer is really hot and really humid, but Winter tends to be quite nice. BUT, it does get cold overnight. Brisbane houses have generally not been built for the cold, and most of us have no heating, sigh! So when the temp goes down near or below 0c overnight, it really does feel cold. It's not that cold now. I think it's probably somewhere around 16c, but a few days ago it was a LOT warmer... and now it's grey, overcast and rainy. That's probably why I'm a bit grumpy about the temperature, Brisbane has blue skies and zero rain in the cold months, I don't know where this rain has come from, LOL!

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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Fusion #6

Hello!

I'm joining in over at Fusion Card Challenge #6. I looked at those gorgeous teacups in those pretty colours for a very long time, but in the end I chose to just follow the sketch on this one. The card in my head was BOLDER than I could achieve with pinks and peaches. :-)

I used Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments. The star is a Wplus9 die. Colours are SU! Poppy Parade and Night of Navy.

I made the card for a special friend of mine who is endlessly helpful and just plain lovely. I am so lucky to have her in my life.

Thanks for coming by to visit me!

Michelle
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CASology #43 - Hexagons

Hello!

Over at CASology this week the theme is Hexagons. I have so many little hexagons awaiting some love, that I just had to join in. While I was sorting through my hexagons, I thought that perhaps I should donate a pile to the school for use in art projects. I really do have quite a few leftovers from when I've used the hexagon cover plate, LOL!

Colours are SU! Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Barely Banana.

I'm still not feeling well, so I'm a bit deficient in banter today. I hope you are all having a marvellous week-end!

Thanks for coming by to visit.

Michelle
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Dynamic Duos #52 - It's a celebration!

Hello!

This week marks one year of Dynamic Duos. I clearly remember when this challenge came on the scene. I was excited! I LOVE a two colour combination. Sometimes when I have four or more colours to use, I get a little confused as to what to do with them, or I get to the end of the card and realise I've left a colour off, eek! Dynamic Duos was, and is, perfect for me. :-)

For Dynamic Duos Challenge #52, we can use any past Dynamic Duo. How cool is that? To make the selection easy, there is a PAST COLOURS page.

My card uses my favourite colour - Yellow!

I used Mama Elephant So Breezy stamps. The yellow stripes are washi tape. The colours are SU! Daffodil Delight and Memento Tuxedo Black. The Sunshine sentiment is glittered, although that is difficult to see here.

The colour combination came from Challenge #3.

Are you going to come and celebrate with us? I hope so! Why don't you pay the rest of the design team a visit for some additional inspiration. ;-)

Alison Barclay

Anne Marie Hile

Debbie Henderson

Hayley Kew

Janet Bagnall

Janet Zeppa

Lori Turner

Susie Wittwer

Tara Bourgoin

Tracey McNeely

Thanks for coming to visit me!

Michelle
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CASE Study #140

Hello!

I've had a lovely week this week. My brother visited for a few days. He lives in London (UK), but he was holidaying in Bali, and he decided to "drop in" and visit us (in Brisbane, Australia) before he headed home again. My girls love their uncle! I really miss him, so I love it when he's able to visit. :-)

I've ended the week with a horrible cold - blazing sore throat, sore body, cough. Wah! Tomorrow is Mother's Day, and I've had to cancel our celebration with our Mums because I'm not feeling well enough for it. I also don't want to infect the Mums with this bug, it's not nice.

On a happier note, I made a card for CASE Study Challenge #140.

I used PTI Strawberry Patch stamps. Card is SU! Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, and Old Olive. Twine is Peapod by The Twinery. Ink is Versamark, Tuxedo Black, and Poppy Parade.

I hope I get to play along every week this month. I really love Maile, so any opportunity to CASE her is top of my priority list! ;-) This is Maile's card.

Thanks for coming to visit!

Michelle
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Muse #16

Hello!

I received the most awesome little package in the mail today from one of my blog friends. It held chocolates, stamps, and a gorgeous card. The chocolates are ones that are not available here in Australia, and I was curious about how they would taste. Now, I'm not really a chocolate person, but I was wondering about these ones, and today I tasted Turtles for the first time... they are DELICIOUS! I gave one to my little girl and she announced, "I LOVE American food!"  For those of you who don't know, Turtles are pecans and caramel covered in chocolate, a perfect combination!  So to my friend, I say THANK YOU, your thoughtfulness really made my day.

I used PTI Sentiment Signs stamps, and Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments (stars). The star dies are WPlus9. Twine is Caribbean by The Twinery. The border is washi tape. Colours are SU! Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Memento Tuxedo Black, and PTI Hawaiian Shores (patterned paper).

My card was made for Muse Challenge #16, where the Muse is Laurie Willison. Laurie is an amazing card maker who truly is one of my muses every day. I adore her work. Laurie's card is this one. I kept the red card base, and the basic layout, making minimal changes in my own card.

And now, it is time to get some beauty sleep.

Thank-you for visiting!

Michelle
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