Three Birds & Baroque Motifs

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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 thoughts on “Three Birds & Baroque Motifs

  1. Sue (suen)'s avatar Sue (suen)

    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!

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  2. Tosh's avatar Tosh

    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!!

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  3. 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!

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  4. Cindy H.'s avatar Cindy H.

    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 🙂

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