Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Stamping 411 meets Color Throw Down

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Here is my card for two different challenges. Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge #171, & Color Throwdown #113
I wanted to make a card with my new stamp set 'Aviary' from Stampin' Up!, #120462. The colors for this challenge are perfect plum, early espresso, and very vanilla. I made my own craft ink with my perfect plum reinker. So the cages are heat embossed and then I stamped the birds. That way the birds look like they are in the cages, instead of just 'hangin' out'. :) My newest favorite thing, is the vintage wall paper embossing folder. I just love it! It gives any (and every) project a little pizzazz! I have to admit, I have fallen in love with this new width ribbon, too. At first I was like, what am I going to do with a ribbon that is only 1/8" wide? Come on, give me something to work with! But don't you just love it? It adds some texture to the card, without taking away from my beautiful cages! I also added some bling. Let's face it, a girl has to try real hard not to give her pretty card some sparkle!
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9 comments:

Carla S. said...

Very pretty card, Sharon! I love the embossed background and the birdcage images! Looks great in the CTD colors!

Connie said...

Love the trio of birdcages on the panels! Great job with the sketch.

Selene Kempton said...

Oh my goodness! This is so darn cute! At some point I'm going to have to get this set now!

Nana Jo said...

Love the colors and embossed background and of course the blog candy too.

Kerin said...

Why oh why do I not have that stamp set yet?!?! This is awesome!!!

Diane J Ouellette said...

This is a GREAT card. Was thinking of this set and your card really confirms it!

Unknown said...

Really, really pretty! TFS!

dpkennedy said...

This is so pretty! I love the embossed background and the three images are wonderful! Thanks for playing the Color Throwdown!

Christie said...

I love this card, infact it has made me decide that I need to get this set. Thanks Christie