Tuesday, October 05, 2021

Inspired by ... with Bonnie

Hi everyone.  My dear friend Bonnie contacted me about a current challenge at "Inspired By".  There are a couple of inspiration photos to choose from, but the main part of the challenge is to ask a friend to play along.  I am so excited to join this challenge with Bonnie!!  

Here's the inspiration photo ...

You can see that I HAD to include the beautiful black and white check pattern. Don't you love it??!! :)  I also created a 3D wreath like the one hanging on the wall of the photo.  I included two different leaves in different shades of green (also shaded with ink) and white half pearls to represent the white flowers on the wreath.

I gave a nod to the galvanized steel containers with my matte silver strip beside the check pattern, as well as the matte silver sentiment banner.

For the wreath, I used two leaf dies to alternate around a circle frame.  I shaped the thicker leaves with my stylus to give it more dimension.  Both sets of leaves have been sponged with darker shades of green ink.  I used white half pearls to add the finishing touch.

Close-up ...
I hope you'll visit Bonnie to see her amazing design from in the inspiration photo.  

Thanks to Michele from Inspired By for this fun challenge!!


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Stamps:  Snowglobe Sentiments (My Favorite Things - retired)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Old Olive card stock (SU!); Always Artichoke card stock (SU!), matte silver card stock (unknown)
Ink:   Black Soot distress ink; Old Olive and Always Artichoke inks (SU!); Versamark
Accessories:   Plaid stencil (Tim Holtz), sponges, circle nestabilities (Spellbinder - retired); Leaves die (C.C. Designs - retired); Pine Needles die (unknown), white half pearls, white embossing powder, heat tool

Challenges:
Inspired by Challenge #IB189 - All the Peels


30 comments:

Bonnie said...

Love, love, love your awesome wreath, my friend! The two different greeneries add wonderful depth and the white pearls add such elegance! You had the perfect paper too! Thanks so much for being my dear friend for this challenge! XOXO

I Card Everyone said...

LOLL! Bonnie was so wonderful to send our challenge across the country into Canada - and I couldn't be more grateful, and please that you two played cards with Inspired By this week!
I DO love the black and white of your 'ribbon', but also your attention to detail - shaping those sweet leaves, and using matte silver card truly represents those bits of tin perfectly!
Thanks again, my friend! It means the world to us!
=]

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I love the fresh green and the black and white check. A beautiful card Loll.
Faith x

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous 3D wreathe and black and white plaid panel, Lolly. I Love your CAS design and touches of silver. I am off to check out Bonnie's card too. TFS..Love and Hugs...Nancy

Brenda said...

First off I'm in love with the inspirational photo, my eye went to the buffalo check and wreath as well. I love your take on this photo Loll, the check pattern paper is perfect and so eye catching. It is perfect for that beautiful wreath you made! Love the pearls on it too, it mimic's the flowers on the inspiration photo. I also love how you gave a little nod to the galvanized container with your sentiment strip. So beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

Leslie Miller said...

I do love a wreath and, OMG, the black plaid! I see soft green leaves under the wreath, too. A nice touch! Really beautiful, Loll!

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll! I love your black and white plaid on the side and the thin strip of silver...it really sets off that wreath just beautifully!! Lovely, lovely card and so glad you and Bonnie played along with the challenge together...crafty friends are the best!! Hugs. :0)

Susan said...

What a fabulous take on the inspiration photo, Loll! I love the way you worked in the black and white cloth with your stencilling and the metallic objects with your silver strip! And what a beautiful wreath!

Colleen said...

So gorgeous, I love your black gingham and the silver is the perfect touch for adding in that bit of "metal"! Heart Hugs, Col

Bobby said...

I love all the dimension on your wreath, Loll, and the pearls are wonderful substitutes for berries. That black plaid adds a bit of drama to your card.

Nstiz said...

I would have never guessed that plaid was a stencil! I swore it was designer paper. It's so crisp! It's such a perfect contrast to your wonderful wreath, something I tried once and lost patience. Beautiful card, Loll!

Lisa Elton said...

I'm so happy yo accepted Bonnie's invitation to play along, Loll! And oh my goodness, what a fabulous card! Love the plaid and your pretty little wreath. Thanks so much for joining us at IB!

clelie said...

Your colour combination is striking! Love this beautiful design; gorgeous card!♥

TK said...

Wow! This is amazing, Loll! The use of the plaid and the perfect tone of green -- truly wonderful

kiwimeskreations said...

WOW - love how you have used the inspiration photo to create this gorgeous card Loll - and great that you had fun with Bonnie as you made it
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Julie B said...

Such a gorgeous festive wreath Loll. What a lovely concept for a challenge too. :)

Linda said...

I love your wreath, it looks so clean and fresh and the black and white check down the side is just perfect. Gorgeous card! xx

Silke Ledlow said...

Simply gorgeous! Love this card...the sweet wreath and the pearls along with the CAS design...just wonderfully balanced! Thank you for playing along!

Brenda in IN said...

I'm in love with the black and white plaid and your wreath is beautiful. I love the addition of pearls instead of flowers.

HilaryJane said...

That check pattern is fabulous and gives such gorgeous contrast to your wreath, excellent xx

Pat said...

Simply adore this card Loll, so elegant and beautiful with the pretty leafy wreath and added pearls, and also the silver strip and white sentiment on a piece too which finish it brilliantly. x

Cindy Beach said...

What a joy to have you playing at Inspired by! Your cards is so beautiful. The leaf colors, texture and layering are exquisite. And I love the paper and pearls.

Darnell said...

Girl, you ROCKED the inspiration mood board with this stunning card! I love how you ticked all the boxes and kept your design CASlicious and classy with lots of touchable texture! Well done, Lolly! Love, Dolly

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is awesome, Loll! I love the lovely black plaid as much as your gorgeous wreath! The plaid is stenciled so beautifully, and the layers of the sponged leaves with shiny pearl accents are simply amazing! I LOVE this card!
Hideko xx

Danni Reid said...

This card is stunning, love the design, the beautifully executed wreath, and the silvered sentiment strip, wow! Thank you for inspiring us @ IB this week!

BożenA said...

You saw a picture for inspiration completely different than that of a bonnie. But your gaze is just as beautiful! I love the selection of details you have included in your card. The black and white grille does not immediately catch your eye, and you chose this detail from the photo. I really like this card!
hugs,
BożenA

Ros Crawford said...

Well you rocked that challenge... Stunner!

Mac Mable said...

Wonderful attention to detail with the 'tin' strip and the plaid stencilling looks so striking Loll. What a beautiful and pretty dimensional wreath and one stunner of a card x. So glad that you and Bonnie 'played' together for the challenge x. Sorry I am late commenting Loll but having some 'messy' work done in the house!

TK said...

Congrats! It appears EVERYONE loved this one, Loll

conil said...

Congratulations. This was such a stunning card.