Hello Everyone! Today's card is my entry into the Taylored Expressions Challenge - #113. I liked this sketch - cuz there's a lot going on! I had purchased, but not used yet, a new paper pack from Die Cuts With a View. It's called Songbird and I got it at Michael's. It has some really cute little sentiments and the colors are great. It also has some sparkle to it!
Here is the sketch image:
Here is my take on the challenge!
A side view and a little peek inside! I added lots of dimension with all the layers and my favorite foam tape. Isn't that bird the cutest thing? The sentiment only said "Happy" so I added "Birthday" with a PTI stamp and some brown ink.
Close up of the flower embellishments:
The inside:
One thing I do a lot is make my own embellishments out of patterned paper. This paper pattern scale is way too big for a card. But, the flowers individually are perfect for adding on to a card! I cut out three of the flowers and popped them with foam tape. I also cut out extra leaves to add to the top part of the card since I liked that little extra green for balance.
This is an extra card I'm throwing in - just a simple card with a nice sentiment - not too busy but nice nevertheless. I colored the Stampin' Up image with my Copic markers and then cut the shapes with my nestabilities (LOVE them). I cut the card out of the giant sizzix square - also from Stampin' Up.
Have a fab day!
Hi Wanda! Thanks for participating in the TESC113 sketch challenge! Your card was a reader favorite during the voting this past weekend! So you're a top crop recipient again!! :) You can check out the announcement here: http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/2010/05/tesc113-top-crops.html
Posted by: Taylor | 05/25/2010 at 04:19 PM
ADORABLE!!!!!!! As usual!!
Posted by: Theresa | 05/21/2010 at 12:51 PM
Super Fab, Miss Wanda! I was trying to figure out if you stamped those neat flowers... great tip about cutting them out of DSP !! :)
Patty
Posted by: Patty Bennett | 05/20/2010 at 03:08 PM
Love the two cards you posted...clever use of the giant scallop square for a card!
Posted by: Tina W | 05/19/2010 at 08:58 PM