Greetings to all...another week, another Challenge, how quickly they roll round and certainly help to keep my brain busy which is valuable when you are getting older.
I've called this one "Berry" Secret Garden. The central image is a RAK stamp on which I have used "Sepia" and "A Hint of Pesto" inks for the foliage, and have added tiny red berries with Gel pen. The little bird has been black embossed with an Embossing pen and black embossing powder and had his tummy lightly chalked. This round image has then been shaded with Pinecone ink, popped on half dimensionals and placed on on a larger circle of textured wallpaper, also shaded and then edged with black CS circle.
The side flourishes are also RAK, which have also been embossed as above with some green colour added. Little berry embellishments and tiny red beads have been added, which are also placed on the textured circle.
This has then been popped on full dimensionals on green DP with flowers to keep the garden image flowing. The corners are three layers of DP and half popped, with red pearls added, and then placed on dark green CS.
I liked the idea of looking through a break in the foliage to see this little bird in his "secret garden". I hope you like him too. Thank you for looking, and I always value your comments, and your visits to my Gallery.
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 GMT Views: 1359
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Registered: July 30, 2006 Location: Appomattox, VA Posts: 12589
Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @ 11:57 AM
Oh I just love this card!! Your bird with the embellishing really is amazing!! Great colors, corners and distressing. Gorgeous take on the sketch! Thanks for playing with the MMSC!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @ 1:02 PM
Wowzers! Another Fav of the Week! And look at you go! Your card is amazing- full of beautiful berries for your sweet lil tweeter! Wonderful card! Hugs....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: September 18, 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 492
Mon, Feb 01, 2010 @ 3:24 PM
Oh those berries are perfect detail on this card! Just lovely! Thank you for joining us again this week! We sure do love seeing your beautiful creations each week!
Registered: September 19, 2006 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 10477
Mon, Feb 01, 2010 @ 9:33 PM
OH MY STARS! Your work is FANTASTIC! You certainly have "the touch"! You sweet daughter (lovely Linda) sent me your way and I'm so glad she did! Your work is amazing! GREAT JOB! Keep 'em coming!!
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Tue, Feb 02, 2010 @ 5:02 AM
Oh my... this is just lovely! I love the addition of the little berries! I think your design is fantastic!!! Congrats on being an MMS Remarkable!!! Truly deserving!!!
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