Fusion - Autumn Leaves

Hello!

It's time for a new Fusion Card Challenge and our inspiration is autumn leaves. I've chosen to make a Christmas card using the colours from the inspiration photo and basically used the sketch (squint your eyes to see it).

I used a Hero Arts music background stamp and Wplus9 Be Merry stamps.

Such a beautiful inspiration. I just know we'll have a gorgeous gallery. :-)

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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Fusion - Sunshine on a Rainy Day

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at Fusion! Our inspiration is one of my favourite themes - SUNSHINE! :-)

I used Mama Elephant So Breezy stamp set. It's been a while since I used this set and I still love it so much.

I have used both sketch and inspiration photo to make a Fusion card. I am really looking forward to seeing our gallery for this challenge, it's sure to be full of fun and happiness.

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Fusion - Glamping

Hello!

I just love the inspiration photo at Fusion Challenge this time around. I'm really wishing I had a little caravan stamp so that I could recreate the lovely scene. :-) Instead, I used the colour scheme from the photo and fused it with the sketch.

I used Wplus9 Be Merry Florals, PTI sentiment, MFT stitched circle die.

Isn't that little caravan just the cutest? I'm ready to go find it and move in. ;-)

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you're inspired to join us in the fun!

Michelle
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Fusion - Black and Orange

Hello!

I was taking a break this round, but I really couldn't resist the black and orange, so I made a card anyway. I needed to make some cards for sports coaches and this inspiration was still spinning in my head. So my contribution to Fusion Card Challenge is this card:

This is a large card - 8.5" x 6". I used a mixture of stamps and dies to create this one - four different companies!

Using a similar layout but a different colour scheme, I also made this card:

This card is also 8.5" x 6". I love that Hero Arts background stamp on a large card!

Thank-you for visiting me!

Michelle
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Fusion - Pastel Pencils

Hello!

Can you believe that I forgot where I was up to this week? I really did not realise I'd gotten to the end of the week, and as a result, this post is very late for the newest Fusion Card Challenge! But I'm here now, and this is my card.

I used PTI Teach and Inspire and SU! Jar of Love stamps.

I loved this inspiration so much and had so much fun making my card! I hope you're inspired to join us in the fun!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle

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Fusion - Hello Cards

Hello!

I'm here with my latest card for Fusion Card Challenge where the inspiration is just awesome! I've again made a fusion card using both sketch and inspiration photo. I'm amazed, I'm usually a sketch OR inspiration girl, but when you can't choose between them you just need to use both. :-)

I think the cute little envelope dies are Wplus9. The sentiment is definitely Wplus9.

That inspiration photo has so much to work with. I didn't even get to using the flowers and greenery in my card!

I can't wait to see what everyone makes for this challenge. I'm betting on a colourful and beautiful gallery.

Thank-you for visiting!

Michelle
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Fusion - Follow Your Dreams

Hello!

I looked at the inspiration for our latest Fusion Card Challenge and thought I would be using either the sketch or the inspiration. I never imagined that I would be making a fusion card using them both, but that is exactly what I've done! That's how inspiration strikes sometimes - it sneaks up on you and takes you by surprise! It helps that both the sketch and the inspiration image are awesome and full of possibilities. :-)

I used SU! Hardwood background and PTI Building Blocks stamps.

I hope that you are inspired to join us for this challenge. I certainly had a lot of fun making my card.

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Fusion - flowers

Hello!

It's time for Fusion Card Challenge! For my card this week, you might need to squint to see the fusion of sketch and inspiration photo, but I promise you, it's there!  I took the flowers in the corner from the sketch and I loved the white flowers in the inspiration photo, so I made my card with mostly white flowers.

I did add a touch of colour on my flowers and lots of Wink of Stella to add sparkle (which is invisible in this photo, unfortunately). I did lots of masking to create my cluster of flowers and leaves.

I stamped using Altenew Beautiful Day stamps. The sentiment is Wplus9.

I just know that we'll see some amazing red, white, and blue goodness come from this inspiration this week! I can't wait to see the gallery!

Thanks for dropping by to visit me, and as always, thank-you so much for your comments, they make me smile. :-)

Michelle
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Fusion - more bugs!

Hello!

This week I sent my 14 year old off to a five week outdoor education camp. During these five weeks she does a daily morning run at 6am, works on the farm, does a three day camp and a survival exercise, completes a four day hike where she and a small group navigate their way independently across about 50km (there are supervisors dotted through the countryside for safety), does the cooking and cleaning and her own laundry, and all sorts of other adventures including a 24 hour solo during the final week of camp. This camp is a part of her school curriculum. All grade 9 kids attend at various times during the year. This five weeks is probably the coldest and I'm hoping I've sent her with enough warm clothing and the right sleeping equipment! I think one of the most difficult parts of this camp, other than being away from friends and family, is that they have no electronics - no cameras, phones, music players, computers. The only communication is by old-fashioned letter. I'm hoping to receive my first letter by the middle of next week. I already sent the first one from me. I'm missing her already, but I know she'll be having a ball.

Onto the reason for my post, it's time for the new challenge inspiration over at Fusion Card Challenge. I've used the sketch only this time and made a fairly CAS card.

I used SU! Beetles & Bugs and Lawn Fawn Milo's Alphabet stamps. I might send this to my daughter. She isn't a fan of bugs or beetles, but I think she does slightly appreciate my warped sense of humour. :-)

Isn't this a sweet inspiration?

Thank-you for dropping by! I hope you are able to take some time to visit the rest of the team for some additional awesome inspiration.

Michelle
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Fusion - Navy Patterns

Hello!

For the Fusion Card Challenge we have lots of inspiration from both the sketch and photo. I've chosen to make a Fusion card using both this time around.

I used SU! Floral Phrases stamp and dies along with the coordinating patterned paper. Unusually for me I used a single design set from a single company to create my card!

Thank-you for visiting me! I hope you're inspired to join us at Fusion Challenge this time around. I just love seeing everyone's creations in the gallery!

Michelle
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Fusion - Musical Butterfly

Hello!

Fusion Card Challenge this week has a fun inspiration for those of us who like music, butterflies, and rainbows! The sketch is also super! I've used both sketch and inspiration photo to create a Fusion design for my card this time around.

I used Uniko Bright Butterflies and Wplus9 Whole Lotta Happy stamps to create my card. I clear embossed the butterflies and used Zig Clean Colour Brushes to watercolour their edges.

Isn't this a cool inspiration? I can't wait to see what you come up with for this one. It's sure to be a bright and cheerful gallery. :-)

Thanks for coming by to visit me! You brighten my day.

Michelle
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Fusion - Happy Retirement

Hello!

For Fusion Card Challenge this week I only used the sketch. I needed a masculine card and I just loved this sketch so that's the way I went.

My husband and I have been using the same taxi driver for about ten years. This driver is a gentleman and a very good driver as well. Each of us have had many long conversations with him over the years and we've gotten to know him well. His service has been exemplary and I always felt safe in his car. I always knew he would be there to pick me up, or he'd arrange for someone else to collect me, but he NEVER ran late and he ALWAYS showed up. Our wonderful taxi driver has finally decided to retire. This is his last week in the cab. He drove my hubby to the airport on Monday, but won't be on the job to bring him home this week-end. I'm so sad. I'll miss our conversations. Hubby and I gave him a bottle of Highland Park whiskey (from the Orkney's where my hubby's family are from) and I made him this card. From what I hear, he appreciated it.

I used PTI Meadow Greens stamps. The "Retirement" is Stampin' Up!

Isn't that Easter centrepiece in the inspiration photo gorgeous?

Thanks for coming by to visit.

Michelle
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Fusion - Paris Rain

Hello!

This week's inspiration at Fusion Challenge is beautiful. The inspiration photo is perfect for watercolours. I chose to use just the sketch this week, mainly because I ran out of time to create the watercolour beauty that I had imagined!

I did go with the "rainy" theme in making my card a sympathy card.

I used Altenew Wild Hibiscus and Painted Sentiments stamps.

This sketch is a classic and in my card I've gone ultra-CAS in my take on it. Isn't that inspiration beautiful?

Thank-you for visiting!

Michelle
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Fusion - Scrambled Letters

Hello!

The inspiration photo from our newest Fusion Card Challenge is the source of the "Scrambled Letters" title, but this week I only used the colour blue from the inspiration photo and mostly used the sketch, and my letters are completely not scrambled. ;-)

For this card I did very little stamping, just the embossed sentiment. The rest of the card is this beautiful patterned paper from Stampin' Up!

I used Altenew sentiment.

Those of you who are creative with letters are going to love this inspiration this week! I just know the gallery will be filled with super cool and creative cards.

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Fusion - Pretty in Pink

Hello!

It's time for a new Fusion Card Challenge! For my card I have used only the sketch in a very CAS style.

I used Altenew Adore You and MFT sentiment stamps. 

I also loosely used the sketch to make this larger format card (8.5" x 5.5") for one of my team members who celebrated her birthday this week.

You might be able to tell that I'm in the middle of a torrid love affair with Altenew Adore You stamps...

The weather recently has been scorching hot. I'm much happier in cold weather and so when the crazy heat hits I tend to wilt and lose all of my energy. I have no air conditioning and so my cardmaking takes a back seat while I spend time either in my pool or laying around under a ceiling fan with a water spray bottle, haha! This past week-end we hit 42 degrees celcius here, overnight it didn't drop below 30, and those hot temps overnight are the real killers - no sleep! I was a bit cranky. ;-) I'm pleased to report it is now slightly cooler. Today only got to 34 degrees and it's much cooler overnight (about 22 degrees) so I can sleep a bit better.

Now I'm off to chase my kid towards homework, piano practice, teeth brushing, and bed.

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle

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Fusion - Interlocking Hearts

Hello!

I can't believe we're into February already. Time flies so quickly! Valentine's Day is fast approaching our latest Fusion Card Challenge is celebrating LOVE. For my card this time I have used a fusion of both sketch and photo inspiration.

I used PTI Heart Prints stamps and dies.

Isn't that sketch and inspiration just awesome?! I just know our gallery will be filled with fabulousness this time around, as always!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Fusion - Green and Gold

Hello!

What a fabulous gallery we had for the Fusion Card Challenge 3rd Anniversary! I'm imagining that our newest challenge will bring another fabulous array of gorgeous cards! The inspiration photo is perfect for Australia Day (26th of January) with some beautiful wattle (acacia/mimosa) and the green and gold theme.

This time around I only used the inspiration photo and not the sketch.

I used PTI Painted Petals stamps.

Tonight I am a bit distracted as I watch the news bulletins for updates on the big bushfire on the Sunshine Coast. The fire brigade are outside my Dad's home while the fires rage behind their neighbours' houses, and my cousins' home a short distance away is also under threat. I'm am praying that the Fire Service gets this fire under control tonight. It's been so extremely hot that the conditions are unfortunately perfect for bushfire. :-(  Edit for update: Fire crews worked through the night. The Rural Fire Service volunteers stepped into action to relieve the exhausted Fire & Emergency officers. My step-mother posted video of the fire raging right behind their street with the emergency services people working to save all the homes. The good news is that this morning the fire is controlled and no homes (or people) were lost. So thankful! Now to pray for a good dump of rain!

Thank-you for visiting.

Michelle
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Fusion - 3rd Anniversary Challenge

Hello!

It's Fusion's 3rd Anniversary! Yay! To welcome in the New Year and to celebrate we've invited some friends to join us as Guest Designers and my guest is Therese Calvird, a fellow Australian who lives just down the road from me a couple of hours. We haven't met in person yet, but I think 2017 is the year! ;-)

To get started I'll share my card. I did some watercolouring and used both inspiration photo and sketch to create my card.

I used Altenew Beautiful Day stamps and coloured with Inktense pencils.

Next for Therese's gorgeous card.

Isn't that little fellow so cute?! I'm in love! Therese made a video for this one and you really should head over to her blog to check it out!

Thank-you for visiting today! I hope you're inspired to join us. I'm looking forward to seeing the gallery, it's sure to be a beauty with this lovely inspiration.

Michelle
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Fusion - Season's Greetings

Hello!

It's our last challenge before Christmas at Fusion Card Challenge and we have the most beautiful inspiration for you! I've created a fusion card using both sketch and inspiration photo. I have some gold and glittering berries hiding in this card. It has a lovely sparkle in real life. :-)

I used Uniko Winter Foliage stamps. Sentiment is PTI.

If you look closely at this inspiration photo, you'll find so many wonderful points of inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you all come up with!

Thanks for dropping by to visit!

Michelle
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Fusion - Joy

Hello!

Our current Fusion Card Challenge inspiration photo and sketch are awesome and beautiful! I was immediately inspired and I think I will continue to be inspired by this one. It's fabulous!

Despite being inspired by the Christmas theme, I went ahead and created a birthday card. ;-)

I used Uniko Marvellous Mehndi, which is so beautiful. The sentiment is PTI.

Isn't that beautiful? I can't wait to see the gallery for this challenge!

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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