Sunday 19 February 2012

OLW79, LIM55, and Jay Gee's #16 - Colourful flowers

Hello!

I have told you before how much I love rainbow colours, haven't I? :-)  This months challenge inspiration over at Jay Gee's Nook uses so many bright and happy colours, it's irresistible. As is usual for me, I've been pondering this card for ages. The original concept for the card I've made today came from Amber over at Damask Love. For some reason I can't find the card that inspired me, but if you've seen Ambers cards and calendars, you'll recognise the inspiration (Amber does it so much better than me). The layout and design for the card is a very direct CASE from Michelle at Pigment of My Imagination. When I saw Michelle's card, I knew I just had to bring my ideas to reality, right now! Again, Michelle has done it so well, I'm not sure why I am even considering doing it within the same challenge that her card is in (that would be One Layer Wednesday), LOL! I also made this card for Less Is More Week #55 (theme punches or dies), because it has been too long since I visited and had a play there, and I miss it. :-)

Here is my card:
I had to hold it together so that you could see it more clearly:
And here is the colour inspiration collage from Jay Gee's Nook Challenge #16:
Gorgeous, isn't it?

For my card, I used Stampin' Up! inks in a variety of bright colours. I used PTI Fillable Frames #5. I used PTI Rosie Posie, PTI Turning a New Leaf, and PTI Botanical Silhouettes stamps - 8 stamps in total.

I really like this card. It's exactly what I wanted to create. I just love it when a card turns out as I imagined. 

Thanks for visiting. I love having visitors, and hearing what you have to say. :-)

Michelle
xxx

31 comments:

Jay Gee said...

This mix of stamps and gorgeous colours work brilliantly together Michelle. Thanks so much for joining us at Jay Gee's :) Hugs Judith

T said...

I love this card! So fun, bright, simple. Gorgeous stamps.

Gayatri said...

Wow! what a vibrant card! love the window and sponged colour on the inside :) Beautiful card, Michelle!

Cindy said...

Such happy colors - this just makes me smile!

Mynn xx said...

Okay, this is fabulous!!! LOVE those amazing bright colors--this is amazing! :)

Chrissie said...

Super card Michelle!
Those colours a just SO cheerful, they really make one smile!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Sharon said...

Lovely bright cheery card.
Sharon x

Jenny said...

Oh my, you card is so happy and cheerful Michelle, I love the intense colour around the die cut frame :0)
Jenny x

G Peplow said...

Beautiful, bright and colourful, a very happy card, I love it, Gay xx

Ardyth said...

So pretty! Love the dots around the flowers - that's something that most people wouldn't do, but it really adds to it!

Dolly Daydreams said...

Fabulous, love those super bright colours and great design.

Marie

Christina said...

Incredible use of the bright colors, and a fantastic design! I love peek-a-boo windows, and the way you've framed it with the blooms really makes it stand out.

Scrapmate said...

What an array of bright colours!

Nicole P. said...

This is so pretty! Love the bright colors.

kingstonmama said...

Oh, this is so pretty, Michelle. I love those flower stamps. Your colors are so vibrant! Just gorgeous. Ann

Karin Åkesdotter said...

Wonderful stamping, perfect take on Jay Gees picture - such a happy beautiful card!

Bonnie said...

I love these bright flowers and the punched out section to show the sentiment inside is such a nice surprise!

Michellem said...

Michelle - I am so flattered that you chose to CASE me and I think your card is gorgeous!! LOVE the blue dots - they add so much life!

Pauline said...

What a prety card and clever idea with the cut out. Colors are lovely. Thanks for yur comment on ;my card
Hugs Pauline

Susan said...

So bright and cheerful! A great use of stamps...and I love the cut out!

Wishcraft said...

Such a lovely bright and cheerful card Michelle, fab design :o) Lisa x

Mandi said...

Superb vibrant card Michelle
Terrific design
Thank you so much
mandi
"Less is More"

Jen W. said...

Those Rosie Posie flowers look fabulous in those rainbow colours and I LOVE the turquoise polka dots. :)

maria f. said...

Love those posies but it's your blue polka dots that make me smile.

Deborah Frings said...

Bright, beautiful flowers - so pretty!

Cassandra said...

Oops, forgot to comment on how much I love this card, the bright colours really appeal to me. And I would say by the number of comments it will get an award somewhere.

Teena (AKA Teens, TeeBee, Wee Hen, Mum) said...

How beautiful and bright and truly CAS!!!

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

What a cheerful card!! :-)
Thanks for your nice comment!
Have a nice day!

nnalorac said...

Gorgeous colourful card. Carolxx

Emily Leiphart said...

This is gorgeous, Michelle! It has everything - simple, with a window and tons of colour.

Julia Ionov said...

everything is just so perfect! i love the bright colors that you sed. very stunning card. impressive work!
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