This card was made especially for the Clean & Simple Challenge, CAS 327 (6/1/15) - Thank you, Angie!
Angie, one of the CAS hostesses, is stepping down, and the challenge was to make a card honoring her.
Angie always found time to make kind and encouraging comments on cards I made for her CAS challenges. I was inspired to make this card because when I think of her, I think happy thoughts. So thank you, Angie, for the sunshine you have brought into my life with your kindness!
This was a quick and fun card to make and it allowed me to indulge in one of my favorite card styles - shape cards. There's something magical about making a card that doesn't fit the rectangle/square mode - I always hope that the person getting the card will have a giggle when they open the envelope and find the fun shaped card inside.
Construction of this card was multi-step, despite the simple design. I die-cut a base card in the cloud shape that allowed there to be fold at the top, this was then covered with the finished could front that you see.
It might not be obvious in the photo - there is shimmer ink spattered on top of the cloud, and the bird to add a bit of sparkle. I made my own spatter ink by combining a bit of dry powdered Perfect Pearls with water. It went on in an blotchy fashion, and my poor little bird looks like he has freckles! After this, I think I will stick to misting on sprays, it's a bit more predictable. Ha...
The die cut sentimet looked a little flat, so I added a white and yellow layer underneath and tried to off set them a bit so that the color showed. I finished the card by sponging the edge of the cloud with some Canteloupe colored ink and pop dotting the Lil Inker sun onto the edge of the cloud.
Thanks for swinging by to look at my sunny thank you card for Angie!
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Oh how fun!!!! Your shape card makes me smile! I love the glossy center for the sun. Your bird looks perfectly fine to me! You did a great job photographing because I saw the sparkle right off! This is beautiful!!! Thanks for your sweet description! Thanks! Hugs!