Feb 16 2008
Three Birds & Baroque Motifs
This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers.com inspiration challenge IC115.
I tried to achieve some dimension by stamping the birds on Whisper White and cutting them out and adhering them to the card front. Also, by stamping the vines in two different colors and highlighting the more prominent black vines.
Complete recipe: Stamped a piece of Chestnut Design paper by Karen Foster Designs with Stamping up Background stamp “Weathered” in White craft ink. Stamped Vines from SU Set Baroque Motifs with Ranger Adirondack ink “Ginger” on River Rock Card-stock. I did stamp off on scrap paper once to get a more subtle vine color. Adhered Design paper to River Rock CS. Stamped Vines again with Palette Noir Black Ink, sponged River Rock and Distress Ink Faded Jeans to create a shadow. Highlighted vines with a White Gel Pen and then stamped Sentiment with Faded Jeans ink. Attached ribbon and brads. Stamped birds on Whisper White Card-stock and colored them with Prismacolor Pencils, cut them out with an Exacto Knife and adhered to card and drew some feet on them.
| Stamps: Touch of Nature, Weathered, Baroque Motifs, Hugs & Wishes |
| Paper: River Rock, Whisper White, Basic Black, Karen Foster Design Paper |
| Ink: Adirondack Ginger, Palette Noir Black, Distress Ink Faded Jeans, SU River Rock & Craft White |
| Accessories: Brads, Ribbon, Prismacolor Pencils, White Gel Pen, Sponge, Exacto Knife, Black Marker |
I really love the inspiration challenge each week, it gives my creative spirit a kick.
12 responses so far
Michelle, this is fabulous! I love the weathered in white on the chestnut strip and the wonderful BG for the birds! Congrats on starting a Blog! Your work is always an inspiration!
This is so beautiful, Michelle!!! Congratulations on starting your blog! I’m sure it will be very popular!!
WOW!! Gorgeous Michelle!! I love all the dimension you created, as well as the colors you used!! Congrats on starting a blog!! Many will be inspired by your artistry!!
OMGOSH! This is incredible! WOW!! Your colors and coloring are outstanding!
This is so cool, Michelle. I love those beautiful birds.
This card is fabulous!!! I love what you do with the Baroque Motifs images — and your birds are just wonderful!!! Great, great job — as always!!!
Gorgeous! It’s perfect for the inspiration piece!
Hugs and smiles
What a work of art. Cardmaking at its greatest.
Love your work Michelle
WOW!!! This card is so…well, I don’t know…deep! As in dimensional. It gives the illusion of a shadow box–at least on my screen!! And I love the rust color with the blue–great combination. Thanks for sharing. Good luck and have fun in the blogging world!
My heavens this is so, so gorgeous! I’m so glad you started a blog.
This card is gorgeous! I love how you used the weathered and baroque Motifs stamps to create a tree. Your work is very inspirational.
What a gorgeous card!! I love your weathered tree, the highlighted vines and, of course, those cute little birds! You may be on vacation but I’m still visiting here admiring and learning