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Monday 7 April 2008

Spring sketch

The Crafty Secrets member forum challenge on Splitcoaststampers this week featured another card by Jenn Balcer. I've pretty much kept Jenn's layout for this one, just changed the proportions a bit.



I thought a bit of spring cheer might be in order so I picked a quote from Alexander Pope and used it on the large panel (computer generated) and then stamped the feather from Bird Notes to create a background - click through for a larger photo to read the couplet! I took the ink off the base of the bird with a cotton bud (Q-tip for my American visitors!) so that he could perch on a 'blooming spray'.

Supplies: Bird Notes (Crafty Secrets), Silhouette Blooms I (Cornish Heritage Farms), Tim Holtz Distress inks (Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Tea Dye, Antique Linen), Clearsnap chalk ink (Warm Green), pink Sakura Souffle pen, gold organza ribbon, copper gel pen, sponge, blue chalk, sewing machine and thread

I hope you're enjoying some good weather, wherever you are today - thanks for stopping by!
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16 comments:

  1. Angie C7 April 2008 at 12:42

    Wow this is so beautiful, I love your background and the bird stamp is stunning

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  2. Andrea7 April 2008 at 13:00

    a fab card, what a beautiful bird x

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  3. Jo7 April 2008 at 13:36

    Gorgeous card, love the colours :o)

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  4. Wacky Jacky7 April 2008 at 14:24

    Beautiful card and verse.

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  5. tracy7 April 2008 at 14:39

    he's so sweet,lovely fresh looking card :)

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  6. Karen7 April 2008 at 15:11

    That is one gorgeous card!!! I especially like the quote you have used to go with it X

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  7. Kathy7 April 2008 at 15:56

    This is just beautiful, those subdued shades with the hint of yellow work so well.
    That birdie is really lovely

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  8. Shazza7 April 2008 at 16:36

    gorgeous card
    x

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  9. made by fifi7 April 2008 at 19:14

    gorgeous card - love the little bird xx

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  10. Kaz7 April 2008 at 19:30

    Gorgeous card Joanne, I love that branch stamp.

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  11. Kat7 April 2008 at 21:00

    Your card is stunning. The image is beautiful, certainly made me think about the kind of stamps I usually gravitate towards...
    x

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  12. Hazel7 April 2008 at 21:23

    Great card, Joanne (as usual)

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  13. debby40008 April 2008 at 09:51

    Beautiful card and love its elegance.

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  14. Lisa Silver10 April 2008 at 03:30

    WOW! I love how the branch is from the silhouette set... perfect for your little bird! Fantastic card!

    Thanks for sharing. I love your work and your blog!
    lise

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  15. Fiona21 April 2008 at 17:22

    What a gorgeous card - I love the colours

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  16. Andrea27 April 2008 at 17:44

    This card is so wonderful!!

    xxAndrea

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