Made more than I'm showing today. You'll see three today, and the last one later in the week. Our daughter and sil were here last week from Phoenix, and for part of their Christmas gift, I give them a box full of the cards I make over the course of the year. She loves getting them, and actually uses them, which delights me to no end. Some of these were made with Jeanne in mind. This first one definitely is. It's going into the As You See It Challenge - sketch and City Crafter - flowers.
And my take:
Crummy photo due to crummy weather (AGAIN!). All these lovely blues are matchy-matchy... The dp is from a Pebbles pad, and the rest are scraps except my Michaels base. Love the way the vellum looks over these blooms. A CB sentiment in ME Smoke ink, some random sequins, and poof!, done.
Since I missed the last Muse deadline, I was bound and determined to make this one with time to spare! And have you seen Michele's card??!!! Only beyond incredible!
Love everything about her card....Mine goes out to the oldest son, elder twin, Tom. Pretty sure you can see where my inspiration came from...
All scraps, I'm happy to say! Used a Silhouette cut file to cut everything. The frame is inset around the plaid and the letters set on top. The PTI stamps are from my NBUS set, and I added some HS enamel stars. Didn't like the 'breathy' look of the stamp at first. The cardstock is quite textured. But after a minute, I noticed it mirrors the 'breathy' look of the plaid, so now I do like it. You'd probably have to blow the photo up to see what I mean.
Last card for today goes to a sweet friend who needs a little extra love, and I'm playing at Fusion - French Twist. Just went with the sketch this time. But oh.... I love these colors together!
Started with a Michaels white base and gray and yellow scraps (Say....which one is more correct? Gray or Grey?! Don't want to offend any English teachers out there...). Punched out a portion of a circle, then added some TT images inked up in ME Smoke ink. An old scrap of the most perfect silvery-gray ribbon, and a sentiment that you can't see. Kept this one mostly CAS. My eyes and brain like it.
And so I'll close for now. Thank you all for the nice wishes for my DH. He was getting better, but has now developed a reaction to his antibiotic. Just waiting for the nurse to call me back...He'll be fine. I'm not worried. You are all so sweet, and deserve happy dances forever.
You are on a roll Bev. Love, love, love your cards. And the gray bow...SWOON! Love! So happy to see you playing over at Fusion!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your HM ! Gorgeous cards and I love the gray and yellow with the wonderful bow! I love the idea of gifting the cards,I make many for my girls as well. Happy to see you post,I may have missed some so off to look.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I LOVE all these cards you created. You rocked each and every one of the challenges. I LOVE the Fusion one with that fabulous bow you tied. Wonderful design!!
ReplyDeleteBev, all amazing cards! I'm in LOVE with your Fusion card, I must admit...that bow is divine and the colors gorgeous! Hope your husband continues to feel better...its tough being allergic to meds, I have that problem, too. Well wishes coming his way!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl....you are totally on a roll and as Ashleigh would say when she was little "is that a toilet paper roll". There are all simply fabulous, you definitely have your mojo going. Congrats on your win over at CASology, that was one amazing card my sweet friend!
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Hi Bev-pretty selection of cards,I especially like the Fusion entry-beautiful design:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on you win!
Have a great day,
Nessa xxx
Love your take on our challenge ... Lovely cards there Bev! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of cards, Bev!!!! Love the vellum overlay on the first, the fun plaid on the second and the lovely bow on the Fusion card!!! All beautifully done!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!!!
Wow! Such gorgeous eye candy! I love them all! Congrats on your HM over at CASology!
ReplyDeleteLoving your Fusion gorgeousness! AND! So very happy [I might be doing dances] to see your darling TOM card at Muse this morning, Bev!
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Gorgeous cards here, Bev! Love how you were inspired by each of the challenges.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev, I love all of your fantastic cards! You made so many and for so many challenges. So much to love but I am drooling over that grey ribbon!
ReplyDeleteWow Bev, all three cards are amazing and so beautiful! How wonderful to give your DD a box full of cards and even more wonderful is that she uses them!! I hate when I give cards and people don't use them cause they say they are to pretty. lol Michelle made a stunner for sure, love those fabulous papers and love your take on her card. Love the yellow and grey color combo too of card three. As always, your cards are fabulous! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Bev! I especially love your take on the Muse Challenge and how you added them alphabet letters to spell out the name! And your Fusion card is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you've been busy (just saw your other post with the giveaway!) - love that rich bow on that card - perfect interpretation.As well as the cut out (just like the neckline) - clever! Also loving the birthday card for Tom - how lucky that he only has 3 letters! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card every one but the yellow and grey one stole my heart it is soooo elegant! x
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful. I love the vellum overlay on the first. It gives such a lacy look to your project. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at As You See It Challenges this week.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes and brains love all three cards, Bev! You've knocked it out of the park with the first; the sketch had me heading for the hills, but you've nailed it, my friend! So pretty! The second: dapper, dashing and personalized! And the third...be still my racing heart! In awe...that's all I can say...in. AWE!
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Your mojo is working indeed, Bev. What wonderful cards. I love that you could personalize Tom's and that Fusion card is beyond lovely.
ReplyDeleteHola Bev, great card abd clever idea the name in squares, perfect card for your son ;).
ReplyDeleteI hope you husband is better, Hugs from Palma de Mallorca and blessings for you and your family.
Bev your cards are beautiful and I love your design for our challenge. Fab card!Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteWow! I was totally smitten with card #1...then I saw #2....then I saw #3...you are on fire pal! Talk about bang-on interpretations of each challenge! I love the angles and the gorgeous floral DP on your first card. Tom's card is MAGNIFICENT - especially the somewhat unintentional 'breathy' look of the plaid and the sentiment! Third card - pure, clean & simple elegance! Drooling...as in really drooling over your PERFECTLY shaped bow!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards - Tom will be so happy getting this beauty and the bow on the second card - swoon!
ReplyDeleteMojo working, Bev? Erm, yes ... or rather YES! Simply gorgeous soft blues and delicious pattern combining ... it's cool, calm and very stylish! How fun is Tom's card ... and how inspired ... the breathy look is brilliant! Oh my goodness, that chic soft yellow and grey ... it's just beautiful ... what an awesome bow ... sooo elegant! Sorry John's still not good ... happy and healing thoughts heading across the miles to him! Hugs and Bisous, sweet friend, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice take on our challenge! Thank you very much for joining us at CCCB this week!
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I always feel like I say the same things when I see your cards but that is because they are always beautiful and inspiring to me! Just love them all. I love that you are now happy with the "breathy" look of the sentiment too as it does mimic the paper so perfectly! hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow - that bow. THAT BOW! Exquisite. Especially paired with those colors and just tied around the half of the card. Wonderful design, Bev. And happy bloggiversary.
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