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IC421~Inspired Birthday

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Poster: darleenstamps

Feeling really rusty - I haven't done a challenge in forever... Here's my card for this week's IC and here's the lovely piece that inspired me today (the last thumbnail): http://www.sharonmccartneyart.com/la...t%20Books.html
Thanks for looking!

Date: Friday, December 27, 2013 GMT
Views: 1791
Favorited: 8

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Keywords: IC421

Stamps: Young Vermillion, Wetlands

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, K &Co. DSP

Paper Size: A2

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Copper brads, hemp twine

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hobbydujour

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Registered: February 5, 2007
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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 3:40 AM

Well, you don't LOOK rusty. : ) This is a beautifully designed card from your inspiration, Darlene. Love the bird image against the fern bg.

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SophieLaFontaine

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 4:05 AM

Gorgeous bird and ferns!! I love the natural earth tones and the twine!!

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girlgeek101

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Registered: December 16, 2008
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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 4:24 AM

Awesome take on the inspiration piece! I could tell this artist loves birds and you really brought that to life in your design. Thanks for taking the challenge and sharing your inspiration.

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 4:34 AM

Your take on your inspiration is spot on. You needn't stay away so long - lol. Beautiful card.

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 5:39 AM

I love the leafy frame for your bird (snap on that one

) with the lovely earth tones and organic feel to this.

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k dunbrook

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 7:09 AM

so beautiful Darlene...

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 7:18 AM

Oh, I love this!! I love the ferns and the bird!! The twine is excellent too. You made a gorges card especially for feeling rusty. :>)

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 10:53 AM

Nice card! Like your botanical stamping and the "naked" bird.

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 11:35 AM

I've always liked that bird stamp. It is so realistic looking. The twine is a nice finishing touch to your lovely card.

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 12:35 PM

Oh, it's beautiful!! love your bird and the fern leaves in the bg are gorgeous!!! Fantastic card!

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 12:53 PM

Love everything about this sharp looking card...

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Sat, Dec 28, 2013 @ 1:18 PM

So very nice!

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