Hurrah for Polly!! She is the Featured Stamper this week......and most deserving of this long-awaited honor. Polly participates regularly in the daily challenges(and probably other ones that I am unaware of) with her creative retro/vintage cards. She has a distinctive style that makes her cards readily identifiable. Besides creating cards, she makes many, many kind and thoughtful comments on others cards.
I chose this CARD of hers as my inspiration with its music-filled bird. Her card is bright and lively and mine, much more subdued. It looks like the bird is popped up, but it isn't......the bg shading gives that effect.
A BIG HUG and CONGRATS, Polly!
TFL
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2015 GMT Views: 1874
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 4:29 AM
Delightful background you created with your stencil and sponging - I did think the bird was popped up until I read about the shading you did - so realistic !! Love the way you finished off your out-of-the-box bird with the white gel pen to accent his wings! Great note to drop a few lines to a friend!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 4:37 AM
Sallie, the dimension from the shading is amazing! Wow! Terrific CASE of Polly's card!
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Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 3684
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 5:00 AM
LOVE this card and what you have done with the bird. It not only looks like it is popped up, it looks like it is standing up. Amazing job done with the bg shading. I have this stamp and have never used it....until now. Thanks for the inspiration. My favorites gallery continues to fill with your wonderful creations.
Registered: June 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 126431
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 5:00 AM
Happy Mother's Day mf.
WELL you know what I'm about to say....LOVE, LOVE it. I want to come and stamp with you more then ever. How do you do it. You inspire me to do better. wow.
Hope you enjoy a special day. My oldest son is taking us out for Brunch soon.
hugs,
K
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50491
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 5:07 AM
WOW I LOVE this Sallie!! The stenciled bg is awesome and that bird..well your shading does really make it look popped up..love the newsprint type design of the bird and your white highlights are amazing! Thank you so much for your kind words...I always appreicate your thoughtful comments and recognition. Hugs to you!