Hello to you all - this is one very quick post tonight, which is quite something for me! LOL! I have been up late every night this past week, getting to bed around 1am and back up around 6:30am and I am feeling it tonight - so I am quickly linking this card to the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge where we are using a sketch designed by the lovely Silke Ledlow: http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot...s-tuesday.html
This is my second card with this sketch - I really enjoyed using it - thanks Silke for the inspiration!
It is also for this week's Inspiration Challenge where I was inspired by these Pewter Bottle Stoppers: http://www.nellhills.com/store/index...roducts_id=258
I have used one of the Layers of Color: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
New Release sets Backyard Birds, colouring it with Chalks and a blender pen - adding Kindy Glitz lightly to the wings and tail...you can see the shimmer better in the close up photo, which has been taken inside tonight - not such a good photo, but still gives you an idea of what is 'going on' with this card!
I used the embossing folder Forest Branches for the panels and sponged then with Distressing Ink and then popped up on 3D foam Dots for that added dimension. The background DP along with the underneath strip, is flocked and gorgeous - it is part of a bundle of amazng textured DP's I got for Chritmas from a dear stamping friend and sister. I paper pireced around the circle and added a small layered flower and punched branches to the top of the circle and some small black gems to the botton,
Crochet lace from my stash has been added to the sides of the embossed panels and I have finished off with a bow using my Bow-Easy and added a black jewelled stud in the the centre.
Well that is it from me today - I told you it would be quick - BUT just to prepare you - I will be back tomorrow with this week;s Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge - be sure to chek it you tomorrow, the Design Team always have something amazing to inspire you!
I hope you have had a great weekend and are refreshed and ready to 'LIVE OUT LOUD' this week! God bless you
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010 GMT Views: 769
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44992
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 @ 7:48 AM
Darling...this is just beautiful! I love the touches of lace that you put on your cards! Perfect!!!! This bow is marvelous.....you got the hang of the Bow Easy! I gotte keep practicing! Love your card, sistah!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 @ 8:24 PM
La-la-la-la LIVE OUT LOUD! Yeah! We sing that song here too! Lovely card sister. Your bird looks like cloisonne. Gorgeous! Your bow matches your paper piercing to perfection. And the crocheted lace, ah....beautiful addition sis. Love you....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 @ 8:20 PM
Totally awesome card Linda. I LOVE birds and yours came out beautifully. LOVE your colors, papers, crochet lace, flowers, branches and coloring. This came out spectacular as always my friend!! TFS!!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44