6/28/2015 Update: This card was selected as a Favorite of the Week at Splitcoast Stampers!
A die was used to embellish the yellow panel. Dotted DSP was also die cut
and adhered to provide a round frame for the focal images. A strip of blue was added to the right edge. The yellow panel was backed with craft foam for depth and adhered to the gray card base. Coordinating DSP with birds in flight was adhered to a blue panel. A tiny sentiment, Smile, was added in gray ink then the panel was adhered to the card base with foam at the left edge to lift it to the same height as the yellow panel.
The birds and large flower were stamped with gray ink, colored with Spectrum
Noir alcohol markers, fussy cut and edges sponged. They were backed with craft foam to give them dimension then adhered to the card. The small flowers were punched from blue and yellow cardstock, edges sponged, adhered to the card and decorated with pearls.
The inside of the card was lined in yellow cardstock and decorated with flowers punched from dotted DSP and blue cardstock. Visit HSSSC214 for creative card ideas.
Techniques: Stamping, coloring, fussy cutting, sponging, die cutting
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")
Products are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Close to My Heart "Happy Birds"
Ink: Basic Gray, Spectrum Noir alcohol markers
Cardstock: Soft Sky, Basic Gray, Barely Banana (retired)
DSP: Modern Medley Collection (retired)
Dies: Circles Framelits, Avery Elle Burst Die
Punch: Flower from Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
Misc.: Basic Pearls, craft foam
This is so pretty Melanie! I love the soft colors and your design is stunning! The die cut background is just perfect with your beautiful bluebirds and flowers. Love it all!
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh, what a great card! I love the soft colors and blue and yellow are always a great combination. Your interpretation of our sketch is perfect. Love the die for the circle element. Thanks for joining us at HSS!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, Melanie, and what a great sketch card! Your birds are beautiful, and what perfect fussy cutting!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! You really took your time with this and all of the little details are amazing. I love that sunburst panel, so perfect for the sketch! So glad you joined us at HSS!
ReplyDeleteI love this sketch and the way you used it...colors Yellow/Blue are very attractive together and the birds fussy-cut are so pretty in their yellow/blue outfits. I want this stamp for the birds and flowers, may have to borrow.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, I like the background die cut which makes it look like the sun. May be another future borrow :)
DeleteCongratulations, Melanie! So glad to see you display that badge on your blog! Well deserved, my friend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Melanie!
ReplyDeleteYou have been selected as a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick for your design in our INSERT NAME OF CHALLENGE (SKETCH, INSPIRATION, COLOR) challenge! You have earned the HSS Artist Pick Badge to display on your blog.
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Congratulations, Melanie! Love your use of charcoal gray with butter yellow and baby blue -- a trendy, contemporary look; however, the birds, flowers, and sweet polka dots add a cheery vintage flair -- truly a winning combination!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Melanie! Love your use of charcoal gray with butter yellow and baby blue -- a trendy, contemporary look; however, the birds, flowers, and sweet polka dots add a cheery vintage flair -- truly a winning combination!
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