Hi everyone,
Just a reminder that there is still time to play along with the current Time Out Challenge – this week we are inspired by the words “Paint the flying spirit of birds rather than its feathers.” The talented Carol is joining us as Guest Designer and the challenge is sponsored by Happy Little Stampers – our winner will get $15 to spend in their store.
My card this week exclusively uses the Hero Arts Birds and Blossoms stamp set. This is a layering stamp set that you can use to put together a pretty cherry blossom and birds scene. I thought it was quite serene, much like the words.
I kept the card really clean and simple. The entire image was stamped directly onto Neenah Solar White 85 lb card stock. I followed the layering guide provided with the set to create the exact scene recommended. The ink colours I used were Hero Arts Cup O’ Joe (branches/flower centres), Simon Says Stamp: Pale Blush Pink and Twirling Tutu (flowers), Lavender, Steel Blue and Violet Orchid (birds). I used my MISTI for perfect alignment.
For the sentiment, I heat embossed two of the stamps in Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder. I didn’t add any big embellishments but I did add some white gel pen for the birds eyes and flower centres.
And that’s it! Super clean and simple (but actually quite a complex layering set!)
Hope you’re having a great week – be sure to play along with us!
Jenny x
This really is serene, a lovely calming look and beautifully stamped. I really can’t do the layering stamping and have decided not to keep trying now! Love the colour palette x
A soft, lovey card with the pretty blooms and trio of birds. A wonderful way to say ‘hello’ to a special friend! Thank you for the opportunity to be the GD for this challenge; I’ve had fun!
~carol
Good heavens…I can’t even spell properly! I meant lovely! *grin*
What a gorgeous and peaceful scene you created on this lovely card.
Delicate and so lovely, Jenny … there’s a wonderful sense of serenity about this fabulous scene! Hugs, Anita 🙂
Jenny, this is absolutely gorgeous – and yes, very calming, peaceful, serene. What an awesome job you did with the layering, and those little white dots are such a wonderful embellishment. Fantastic!
Such a soft and pretty CAS card. For a complex layering set, you stamped this scene beautifully.
Wow, these stamps are so beautiful! I love the way you used your inks to create this beautiful, serene scene. Wonderful job!
So pretty Jenny – a perfect soft and serene scene that goes so perfectly with that silver embossed sentiment. Love it! Jill