Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Out from under the rock... The Challenge #27

It is just amazing what a girl will discover when out from under her rock!  You all know I try to play cards at Fusion, and The Card Concept... who knew there are many more in this fabulous [Lesley Croghan] line-up of challenges?  Well.  I do now!!


Whilst I was in the "Shades of" mode, I created this little total-mash-up-between-the-sketch-and-colors card for The Challenge #27 =]


I adore this Anna Griffin: Olivia collection of papers - you've seen it before many times here. This time I used the SSS Stitched squares dies, a Memory Box Willow dragonfly, and another Mom from Technique Tuesday, and presto! I won't tell you how many hours it took to do this presto thing... you really don't want to know.

25 comments:

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is gorgeous! I love it!

Lisa Elton said...

What pretty paper!! This is a beautiful card Michele, simple yet stunning!

cm said...

Something this beautiful, and infused with love, will always take time! Your labours here: presto perfect! So gorgeous, my friend: the papers, the framing, the dragonfly...sighhhhh!
Hugs~c

Susanne Vargas said...

This is so pretty!

Taunya Butler said...

Way to go - you have totally met both parts of this challenge - Excellent paper and love the stitched square that you encased that perfectly lovely paper in!! Just a fantastic - presto - card!!!

Tracey McNeely said...

Well Holy gorgeous Michelle!LOVE everything about his beauty, oh--Lesley has even more...

Lesley said...

Love that pretty paper, Michele! It work perfectly with The Challenge! Lovely card! Thanks for joining us!

wienerhoneymooners said...

ABSOLUTELY Fab Michele! Wonderful soft serene and lovely colors, love the dragon fly!!!! Thanks for joining us at the Challenge!!!

~amy~ said...

Isn't The Challenge fabulous? You rocked it...such a lovely window card.

Susi said...

Gorgeous card, Michele! I especially love the stitched detail framing this lovely flower image and dragonfly diecut. As for "Presto" in a craft room (especially mine), what's THAT??? Must be a new adhesive product ... (LOL) ;-)

Petra Swart said...

Your card is so beautiful, Michelle!!!! That piece of patterned paper is lovely and the dragonfly is just stunning!!! Love the stitching detail!!! And believe me I sit for hours very often to do a single card!!! You're definitely not alone there, Michelle - I think everybody has that frustration some times!!!! But you've done a great job with this card and I really like it a LOT!!!!
Have a great day!!!

alexandra s.m. said...

The Anna Griffin really suits your style Michele!
I love your card!!
Thank You~

Sazzle Dazzle said...

oooh yes another yummy scrumptious make. Love the coloured panel - it's AMAZING. x

Chriss Blagrave said...

Beautiful use of the gorgeous PP and colours!

Kristie Goulet said...

That is gorgeous paper! Love the dragonfly die too! :)

Joyce said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Don't worry about that rock, you know. There are lots of rocks and challenges out there. Keep you on your toes, I'd imagine.

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous, no other words are needed!

Kim Heggins said...

Love your card and I would really love to hear more about that "presto thing" you have going on. Maybe you could market it???
Any way, I love your card, so sweet and beautiful and I am sure mom will love it. And that patterned paper, stunning.
Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Challenge.

Sharron said...

My, this is so gorgeous! That paper is beautiful and the colors give it a lot of dimension. Love the dragonfly! The lime color looks very cool!

Suchi said...

This is such fun and utterly gorgeous! :)

Marika said...

This one is one of my favourite, Michele! Simply beautiful! And you really caught my "ear" for Presto to hear more about it... :)

Anita in France said...

Stylish and so beautiful, Michele ... hmmm, presto ... I'm thinking Perfect Results Every Single Time Out ... suits you! Hugs, Anita :)

Karin Åkesdotter said...

WONDERFUL - and such a perfect card for a mum! Hugs!

lostinpaper said...

So beautiful Michele, the white dragonfly is perfect in this little scene!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Love this spring beauty, Michele! The colors, papers and clean design are perfect and are like looking through a window out onto a garden. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Challenge!