Hi Everyone,
There is still time to play along with us at Time Out Challenge. This week we are sponsored by the wonderful Happy Little Stampers and there is $15 up for grabs for the winner. We are also joined by Guest Designer Ashwini, whose cards are absolutely stunning. Be sure to check out her blog – just wow!
This week it is Home Sweet Home and we have a wonderful photo inspiration for you. When I saw the gorgeous hummingbird on one of the pillows I knew I had to break out The Ton’s Hello Hummingbird. It’s a 7 step layering stamp which is not so easy without a MISTI but luckily I have one 🙂
I stamped the humming bird using Simon Says Stamp inks – for the body I used Lake Shores, Scuba and Blue Violet. I used Sunshine for the chest, layered with Delicata Copper for some glitz. The throat was Teeny Bikini and Hero Arts Raspberry Jam. When stamped I used my Scan n Cut 2 to cut it out.
For the card base I cut a panel of Neenah Solar White 85lb card stock and used Winnie and Walter’s The Leaf Effect stencil along with Fossilized Amber and Worn Lipstick Distress Oxides to create the background. I blended them gently together in the centre using an ink blending tool. I then dripped some water to oxidize the leaves.
For the shaker, I used My Favorite Things Single Stitched Line circle frames. I cut one out of DCWV gold foil cardstock and another out of fun foam. I adhered the fun foam circle to the card panel and added in some Lucy’s Peach sequins. I then glued some acetate to the back of the gold frame and adhered over the top.
The leaves were diecut several times from an old Studio Calico die I had, from Neenah over which I had blended Lake Shores. I then edged them with Audrey Blue by Simon. To finish I adhered the card panel to a 110lb Neenah Solar White card base. I then added the humming bird with liquid adhesive and foam squares, and slotted the leaves with a dab of glue behind the bird. The sentiment is from the same set by The Ton which I heat embossed in white Hero Arts embossing powder on black card stock and adhered with foam squares.
It was quite an involved card, but I think it turned out pretty cool! I’m so glad I got to finally play with the Hummingbird. (Do you ever get daunted by layering stamps!) Here’s the image we’re playing with:
Be sure to head on over to the Time Out Challenges blog to see what the rest of the team have come up with!
Jenny x
Oh my goodness this is one amazing card Jenny, so much detail. I love the colours you used for the hummingbird and what patience you must have had to do this. And to make it a shaker was a fabulous idea. I am in awe of your creativity, you go girl!
So gorgeous Jenny – I did not know that The Ton made a layered hummingbird stamp – now I have to have it!!! I love the bright colours you used for it – just beautiful! I love how you layered the leaf die cuts behind it too- it makes me think that the wings are beating. Fabulous!!!
Wow, 7 steps in one bird, that’s quite something! You did amazing job, absolutely wonderful card. All the details and colors look so pretty. A very tropical feel too! 🙂
Gorgeous detailing, Jenny … and a beautiful hummingbird! Love how the die cut leaves he’s set against mimic the shape of his wings … makes it seem as though he really is hovering! Hugs, Anita 🙂
This is absolutely gorgeous Jenny. So sorry it has taken me so long to getting around to saying it!!! This is a departure for you, and a wonderful one. I love all of the elements you used. You’ve nailed the lyering on that fantastic bird who looks so wonderful placed among those wonderful leaves and on the gold stitched citcle. The colors in the stencilled background are beautiful as are the sequins in the shaker. FAB-U-LOUS!!!!!
That is one gorgeous shaker card! Beautiful background & hummer!