I needed a card for my sister-in-law who just passed her exam to get her real estate license. She's currently a guidance counselor and is tired of the politics of the school system, so she's changing careers.
This sketch was perfect for this digi from Bugaboo Stamps. I sponged fluffy clouds in the background and then punched three circles with my old Creative Memories circle punch. The top circle has another Bugaboo digi and the other two are from SU Tiny Talk and Sweet & Simple. I felt like I had too much white, so I colored in the circles with LY1 Spectrum Noir marker. I glued down the yellow BG and the main image panel before I realized that I was going to add ribbon for the strip down the side. No problem, I have a box of small strips of paper that I just can't bring myself to throw out--found this perfect strip for it. Nice to find a use for those little scraps!
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 GMT Views: 878
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28930
Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 6:57 AM
This is so cute!!! I love your bird themed card - it is adorable!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70680
Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 7:48 AM
Cute!! The bird"houses" are perfect for a new Real Estate Agent. Clever idea. Wonderful colors and the paper scrap works great. Love your coloring on the images. I do love using my scraps, too! Marvelous take on the sketch. Nicely done. TFS
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15790
Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 8:04 AM
Congratulations to your SIL on passing her exam and this card is adorable! Love all of the birds and the birdhouses :-) I am sure she will be thrilled with this fun card and your thoughtfulness! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us- hugs!
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 8:42 AM
Sweet! Love the off kilter bird houses!
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 9:56 AM
What a fun image! I really like the three circles, and yes! coloring them in with the yellow really worked!! Congrats to your sister-in-law.......I understand her reason for the change. Good for her!
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Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23000
Wed, Jan 04, 2017 @ 10:53 AM
Love the use of bird houses for a new realtor (I'd love to see a tiny little for sale sign on one of them) Love the springy colors - this card is just filled with joy!
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