This card has been sitting on my project table for way too long! I kept thinking it needed something else, but finally decided it was time to assemble it.
Starting with a piece of Shimmery White paper I inked up the birdcage stamp first by loading it with VersaMark then Early Espresso ink. I embossed it with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Flourishes were stamped in Distressed Victorian Velvet and the edges were sponged in Distressed Antique Linen.
Using the paper piercing tool from my Stampin' Up Crafters' Tool Kit, I pierced a whole in the paper and added silver cording in order for the birdcage to appear as though it is hanging.
I created a triple loop bow with some pink May Arts silk ribbon. The bird is from SU's Carte Postale set and stamped in StazOn Black and sponged with Brilliant Blue for highlights. I stamped the friend sentiment in StazOn Black on a piece of Blushing Bride cut from a Spellbinders Labels Four die.
So here we have an elegant birdcage with a little bit of French flair.
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Nature Walk, You're a Gem, Carte Postale, The Stamp Pad Co. FlourishPaper: Natural White Linen, Blushing Bridge, Shimmery White
Ink: Birdcage - Early Espresso with Clear EP; Flourish - Distressed Victorian Velvet; Bird - StazOn Black then sponged with Brilliant Blue; Sponging - Distressed Antique Linen; Sentiment - StazOn Black
Accessories: May Arts Pink Silk Ribbon, Silver Cording, Crafters' Tool Kit, Nesties Labels Four #2
Techniques: Embossing, Sponging
Card Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")
Card Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")
6 comments:
Hi Donna
I'm thinking I have this stamp set, will have to check. I like the string effect for the birdcage and then the petite pink ribbon.
I learn so much from you, thanks for sharing.
Judith
just beautiful donna.
very elegant card.
greetings karin
This is very soft and lovely Donna.
What a lovely card you have made. Of course I love all your cards. You are very talented.
Hello, Donna
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I was just looking at a couple of your posts of cards and one for tea. Funnily, I just purchased some cardstock the other day, having decided it was time to "play" a bit and attempt making some cards; I haven't done this before, but would like to try.
Such a pretty card and I love the hanging bird cage. The ribbon finishes it off so nicely.
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