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Friday, 21 April 2023

Birds of a feather

Nat is setting our challenge over at Daring Cardmakers this week — she’d like to see feathers or something feathered.

Birds are probably second only to florals in my stamp collection so that seemed to be the way to go. I decided to play along at A Blog Named Hero as well and use the HA colour layering stamp for my bird, making her a restful combination of blues. As April is their blog birthday month, HA want to see birthday cards this time.

Going white on white for the sentiment seemed right for a light and airy feel. The lovely die was gifted to me — thanks Margot! — and gives a beautifully crisp cut. 

Stamps:
Bird and branch colour layering (Hero Arts)

Paper:
Bristol board

Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite Black, Pearlescent Chocolate)
Tim Holtz Distress ink by Ranger (Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch, Twisted Citron)
Momento by Tsukineko (Bamboo Leaves)

Other:
Happy Birthday Poe Script die (Poppystamps)
Strobes stencil (Visible Image)
Corner Chomper


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8 comments:

  1. Wavejumper22 April 2023 at 12:28

    Hi :) The card is lovely. I like the burst of rays behind your pretty bird...what a nice stamp-with one foot up-feels much more natural. And I like the idea to go white with the sentiment. hugs Margot

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  2. Jeanne H24 April 2023 at 00:49

    I like all of the elements of your card and all the blue!

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  3. Handmade by Natty24 April 2023 at 14:11

    Such a lovely card Joanne, and those blue tones are just perfection. :D

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  4. Miri25 April 2023 at 19:22

    Wow! That's a stunning card and such a pretty bird!

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  5. Michelle Lupton26 April 2023 at 11:08

    What a sweet card! Thanks for joining in with our birthday challenge at Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero

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  6. Lara Rizzotto @craft.and.shine30 April 2023 at 00:55

    Beautiful card! Thank you for joining in with our monthly challenge at Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero!

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  7. Essie30 April 2023 at 02:21

    such a pretty birthday card! Thanks so much for joining our Stay Crafty With a Blog Named Hero challenge!

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  8. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)1 May 2023 at 16:39

    Oh my, Joanne - just love the layered bluebird! You did a beautiful job lining it up (I struggle with this set) & I love the rays behind!!

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