Welcome back Stef! Anne did a wonderful job sitting in for you these past few weeks. Thanks for another great inspiration challenge. I love graphic art and it was so much fun to peruse all 1085 images in the Book Cover site. In the end, I chose this caged beauty for my inspiration. This card is also for the 365 Card Blog Challenge two colors.
I've had this awesome bird on branch/frame image (Stamp Francisco) since winter. I knew it would come in handy 'someday'! I paired it with an Emily Dickinson quote about HOPE. My two colors are SU's retired soft sky and very vanilla (thanks Carole). I used Tim Holtz di brushed corduroy for the ink. Some of the bird's wings were stamped again and raised for dimension.
This is headed to a co-worker who just found out her Mom (Jean) has advanced cancer. It is my hope to bring comfort and a place to be vunerable, even at work. If you pray for God's will for Jean in this time, I would be so grateful. Thanks for looking!
Registered: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10333
Sun, Jun 14, 2009 @ 1:25 AM
OH WOW, Susan! This is a stunning card, and the way you added all the dimension to the bird is breathtaking...just gorgeous with your beautiful quote! Sending good thoughts for your friend...