Saturday 19 April 2014

Graphic and Flowers

Hello!

I love the mix of a graphic pattern with flowers. I love the contrast of the sharp lines against the curves of nature. This week's collaboration between Runway Inspired Challenge and CAS(E) This Sketch provides me the opportunity to play in this way.
I used PTI Square Prints and Pretty Peonies. The sentiment is wPlus9 Strictly Sentiments II.
It took me a while to work out how I was going to reflect this inspiration. All the design team members have done such beautiful work already and I didn't want to just make a card "just like theirs". I think I've managed to make something a little different, but still close enough to the inspiration. What do you think?

We have the most beautiful Easter week-end here. The sun is shining. It is still a bit too hot during the days, but we are finally getting some lovely Autumn nights. I look forward to the night temperatures dropping just a bit more so that I can really enjoy my doona without having to leave a foot or leg outside. ;-)

Thanks for coming by to visit!  Happy Easter everyone!

Michelle
xxx

23 comments:

My Paper Epiphany said...

Love this Michelle! The mix of graphic and flower is gorgeous! I love the angle rather than the curve too!

Anonymous said...

Love your interpretation! That angle is so strong! Love it against the flower. Beautiful!

Sara Mac said...

This is stunning Michelle! I think you've done a perfect take on both the sketch and photo.

Lynn said...

I think you rocked the inspiration Michelle. This card is fabulous...love the geometric pattern contrasted with the flowers.

Kristie Goulet said...

Love your card, Michelle! Stunning!

Virginia L. said...

LOVE this, Michelle!! Your approach is refreshing and gorgeous! I love love love the geometric background! Thanks for joining the fun over Runway Inspired Challenge!

Diane Jaquay said...

Very unique take on the sketch, your card is beautiful!

Tracey McNeely said...

Gorgeous card Michelle! So happy to see you play, I know that you love this challenge! Happy Easter!

helenbrendan said...

Beautiful interpretation of the sketch. I love how dramatic the look of black, red, and white can be.

Kara said...

Beautiful!!

Sarah G said...

Fantastic card! Love the graphic look of these squares with the bold flower - great take on both challenges!

Deepti said...

Superb Card !! Love the bright flower against the graphic BG :)

Leigh Penner said...

This is beautiful, Michelle! Wonderful take on the sketch & inspiration photo!

Kelly Latevola said...

This is fabulous!

Jen W. said...

I think you knocked this out of the park!! It's cool and CAS and still totally captures the feel of the fashion and the sketch. Brilliant! Thanks for playing along with CAS(E) This Sketch this week!

GrĂ¡ O'Neill said...

Beautiful card, love how you've interpreted the two challenges & the great graphic feel :)

donna mikasa said...

Wonderful take on the sketch, Michelle! Love that gorgeous bloom!

Unknown said...

love what you did here - the graphic lines are super cool

Sandi said...

Love your take on the two challenges! So cool!

Michelle said...

A beautiful card.... so perfectly CAS and an amazing take on the RIC/CTS challenges!

Chrissy Larson said...

Absolutely perfect, Michelle! LOVE!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Oh my! This is STUN.NING!! Beautiful take on both challenges!

Kristen said...

I love the diamond! Such a great take on the card!