I nearly didn't upload this card as so many of us chose the beautiful tulips on this postcard as our inspiration, and I thought everyone would be fed up of seeing tulips made with the punched bird wings lol! But hey, I like it, so I uploaded it after all!
Plus, I used a new technique (to me) of partial embossing with an embossing folder, and am so pleased I managed it (after a few attempts)!
The tulips are, of course, using the punched bird wings - I got my bird punch last week so am playing with it lots! I shaped the petals using a pencil and mousemat, just so they curved a bit like real tulips do, and sponged the edges. The stems are a;lso from the bird punch, and the leaves are made from a punched oval.
The ribbon is from my wonderful Big Sis - I'm taking part in the Divine Secret Siblings and having a wonderful time! I've yet to find out who my Big Sis is - I think the reveal is at the end of May. Can't wait!
Thanks so much for popping by!
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 GMT Views: 2008
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Paper: InspireMe Papers (white), SU Summer Sun, Real Red & green from stash.
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories: Two-step bird punch, oval punch from SU, flowers embossing folder from Sizzix, RAK gingham ribbon, versamagic inks in red magic and pumpkin spice
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @ 4:17 PM
Soooo glad you decided to upload this Sally. Especially, since I haven't seen tulips made with that wonderful bird punch!! So, this is NEW to me!! I have that punch too. Isn't it wonderful? I'm not smart enough to thing of other ways to use it. I'll leave that up to you!! lOL!! Beautiful, bright colors and great gingham black ribbon! I haven't tried that partial embossing either. There's always something new to learn. Never get bored!! TFS!! P.S. The way you're using your punchez, you may just be eligible to join The Punchkateerz - it's an esteemed honor I assure you - the more punchez the merrier we say!! Hugs XXOO!!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44
Love this and how you shaded the petals. Great use of this punch set!
------------------------------ Linda E
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