My creativity has been very dried up lately; too many tough personal things going on. So I forced myself to make something today but took the easy route.
I like to look at the donated 'art' (some questionable) at Goodwill and often will buy something ($2 or less) that could be used in a new way. I purchased a print by a local artist for $1.99 and used part of it. I actually owned an original by her at one time but didn't like the colors any longer; I hope someone else is enjoying it. This artist specializes in scratchboard.
This is for yesterday's IC, inspired by this: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...?Keyword=birds
and today's FS: Simple Autumn Elegance by Kathleen Curry at Splitcoaststampers
I kept the basic layout and the seasonal theme, mine focused on spring (there are always six more weeks of winter, regardless of what the groundhog says). I guess the hope is that we have springlike weather sooner than March 20 but who knows? I didn't sew around the edge, instead used a border stamp and some sponging to bring out the pink color in the print. I also placed my pearls in different spots.
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014 GMT Views: 826
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Sun, Feb 09, 2014 @ 12:55 PM
what a sweet pretty lil bird...LOVe these guys. Great way to use the art. I really do hope things get better for you, I always find a bit of time crafting always makes me feel much better... so glad you got yourself to do this...so pretty well worth it...TFs..:0)
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Sun, Feb 09, 2014 @ 4:45 PM
That scratchboard art is SO well done! I would be hard pressed to part with this one. I love how you used it on your card which is suitable for framing.
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Sun, Feb 09, 2014 @ 5:11 PM
Oh my, this is gorgeous and your greeting is a welcome reminder!
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Sun, Feb 09, 2014 @ 6:15 PM
Oh WOW.....this is magnificent!!! I love your image and how it turned out! The torn sentiment is lovely!
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