This card is for our TeaPotter Challenge this first Tuesday of March. Our recipient loves purple and blue, birds and nature, and music.
I had a head start with Technique Junkies Collage Bird stamp. It was stamped with Memento 'Rich Cocoa' and embossed with clear. I sprinkled Brushos in random spots, using a paint brush to spread the color where I wanted it. Then I took a paper towel to remove color as well. I used four mixed media embossing powder on the bird, hearts and the berries. It was tricky getting it in just the right spot! I used micro mini beads on the purple berries.
I thought the piece needed a window...with the sun coming up, a wee bit of encouragement! The window is from Green Pepper Press. It was embossed and fussy cut.
The string of hearts were stamped directly to paper and embossed with two mixed media metallics.
I added a couple of scrap Music Notes Tim Holtz Washi to symbolize a long friendship. And the quote from Longfellow was inked with Stazon on acetate.
And the song from beginning to end
I found in the heart of a friend.
Staples, of course.
I really love how this turned out. It was a challenge for me, though, as I have moved to more CAS design, but I was inspired and that always helps.
Thanks for popping in!
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 GMT Views: 1271
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Thu, Mar 05, 2020 @ 9:22 AM
This gorgeous card is a delight for the senses Susan. I so admire your mixed media cards and especially the colors you use. This is a true beauty topped with a beautiful sentiment too! ~Karen.
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Sat, Mar 07, 2020 @ 11:13 AM
This is such a cool card. I love the window with the sun rising on a new day. I always love a bird and your sentiment is fabulous.
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Mon, Mar 09, 2020 @ 5:22 PM
Beautiful mixed media card, love all the elements you pulled together!
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