I stamped the image in black archival ink and then cut the tiles out separately. I masked the bird's heads with Eclipse tape and then added different shades of Adirondack dye ink with Cut 'n' Dry foam. Once I had built up the colours I wanted, I removed the masking and coloured the birds with Coloursoft coloured pencils. I mounted the tiles on a small hammered white card. These are actually wedding favour cards from the Paper Mills shop, but they make lovely small cards and have very nice card envelopes too.
I sent this card to another crafty friend Judith, who hasn't been feeling very well lately.
Elaine xx
Glad you and Jo had a lovely time on Saturday. She told me you picked up a few bargains too.
ReplyDeleteYou've done brilliantly with this stamp. I love the colours you have blended into the background and the colouring of the birds is gorgeous.
AP is getting closer. I must start writing a shopping list!
Lesley Xx
Lucky Judith! You have done a fantastic job colouring those birds, Elaine. The inking and pencil work are both superb and you've got a really vibrant result. Wish I'd bought that stamp now.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I keep looking at that stamp myself. But sitting on my hands at the moment.
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This is beautiful - colours are superb and really make the birds 'pop'.
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You have made a super job! You are quite right, it would make a great man's card. Your colourscheme sets the birds off beautifully.
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This made a lovely woman's card too! I was so chuffed to receive this card, and it is proudly displayed in my living room. The colours are so vibrant, it is beautiful, lucky me. It was a great pick me up, thank you Elaine. I am definitely going to have to get this stamp, Judith x
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