Measurements: Image panel before borders – 2 1/4” x 4 ¼”, green panel before punched border: 2 ¾” x 4 1/8”
-The image panel if stamped with Craft ink and heat embossed with clear powder. Blue sponging is done for a sky effect. What doesnÂ’t show well in the photo is the Stampin Up Dazzling Diamonds added with Art Glitter (similar to Diamond Glaze and Crystal Effects).
-The gems are attached with Diamond Glaze.
-Prismacolor pencils are used to color the birds, pine cones and a little grey on the branches.
-The birds are cut out and glued to the card for added dimension.
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms/CHF – Christmas Critters, Fine Houndstooth Scrapblocks (these are 6 x 6”), Pine Needles and Cones Backgrounder, Merry Christmas
Paper: Archiver’s – red linen, West Trim Crafts – black, Stampin Up – Handsome Hunter, Unknown whites
Ink: Stampin Up Craft – Forest Foliage, Classic – Bashful Blue, Handsome Hunter, StazOn – Jet Black
Accessories: Gems, Diamond Glaze, Art Glitter, Dazzling Diamonds, sponge, clear embossing powder, heat tool/gun, Prismacolor pencils, baby oil, Martha Stewart border punch, Stampin Up ticket punch
Registered: March 29, 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 11671
Wed, Aug 27, 2008 @ 7:12 AM
Oh, Roxie, this is the cutest! I love the bright colors and the cutout birds! My mother lives in the midwest and is such a birdwatcher. I try to send her bird cards to brighten her day, especially since she is recovering from surgery.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105270
Wed, Aug 27, 2008 @ 8:57 AM
Roxie, I love this card for Christmas!Aren't cardinals the best??!! Love the popped birds and the punch!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.