
Polka dot backgrounder was partially inked and stamped at the top left. I used Michelle Zindorf's highlight/lowlight technique on the stamped swirls and the lovely flower came from Karen who slipped little packs of extras into the envelope when she coordinated a rubber stamped image swap on Bubbly Funk - thank you Karen!
Supplies: Polka dot BG,, Wishing You Sunny Days, Beautiful (all Cornish Heritage Farms), Clearsnap Fluid Chalk ink Tangerine, DCWV white core cardstock, sandpaper, white and metallic orange gel pens, embroidery thread, circle punch, fabric flower from Karen
The second one used a completely different approach - I inked the whole Woodgrain background and then used a baby wipe to remove a rough circle of ink where I wanted to stamp the bird. I used the faux burned edges technique to add depth to the edges.

Supplies: Woodgrain backgrounder and Time to Stamp(Cornish Heritage Farms), Bird Notes (Crafty Secrets), Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Antique Linen, Tea dye, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain), Prismacolor pencils/OMS/stump
Thanks for stopping by, we'll be stamping on something other than paper tomorrow!
Wow Joanne those are gorgeous cards!! Love them!
ReplyDeleteBoth those cards are very lovely Joanne. An interesting technique, will give it a go. Glad the flower came to good use X
ReplyDeleteohhhh lovely cards Joanne
ReplyDeleteI love that wood efect background, it looks fantastic
Great techniques - I'll get my baby wipes out lol.
ReplyDeletethese are Fab and the little bird looks great x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!! I think I'm going to have to spend a bit of time perusing the CHF web site! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the birdie and wood background card - something really different
ReplyDeleteRachel
fantastic cards
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Your cards are wonderful, you have a lovely blog!!
ReplyDeleteClairexx
Both cards are quite lovely! Your coloured bird is wonderful. I like the way you were able to remove some of the ink on the backgrounder.
ReplyDeleteanother brilliant card - so different - love it xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Joanne - the summer themed card is really striking!
ReplyDeleteSx
You always create gorgeous designs... so elegant and balanced!!! I particularly fell in love with your bird card. The elements worked perfectly together.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
lise
Oh my goodness....that big flower is fabulous. I love the colours. and the bottom card with the little bird is wonderful. I have a thing for birds. Joan
ReplyDeleteReally lovely xxx
ReplyDeleteBeuatiful cards and I love the effect on the bird card it's stunning
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Joanne. I especially like the way you've picked up the swirls with the high/low light technique.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant I really love the woodgrain and bird card, gorgeous :)
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