I just love this bird from Inkadinkado, so I reached for it again today for this card! And I'm doing a happy dance because I had time to complete the Sketch Challenge on SCS today! I used to do the challenges all the time, especially the Color, Sketch, and Limited Supply challenges because they're always posted early and I could do them before I left for work. I don't know why I've been lazier about them lately... I still have the same amount of time in the mornings but I guess I'm up too late most nights and have too much trouble getting my act together in the mornings!
While I was browsing through my Google Reader this morning, I discovered that Kristina Werner has a Color Inspiration Challenge on her blog today, so I used the colors from her challenge on my card, too!
I ran out of Certainly Celery grosgrain quite some time ago, and since I really don't buy any Stampin' Up stuff anymore since I started my new job, I was trying to find a good substitute. I ran across this dotted grosgrain one day, and thought "hmmm???" and so I took it home and was thrilled to see how nicely it matched! I'm also down to scraps of Certainly Celery cardstock, so luckily I had enough of a piece today to run through my new Cuttlebug embossing folder to put on this card!
Stamps: Birds Galore (Inkadinkado), Sentiments 1 (Impression Obsession); Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, designer paper (Stampin' Up!); Inks: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa (Stampin' Up!), Versamark (Tsukineko); Accessories: Floral Fantasy embossing folder (ProvoCraft), brads (Making Memories), ribbon (Morex), scalloped rectangle (Nestabilities), clear embossing powder (Ranger), paper piercing tool, sponges, dimensional adhesives (craft supply).
Here is a close-up of the bird, raised up on dimensionals.
Thanks for stopping by!
Very pretty design! Love the out-of-the-box bird!
Posted by: Vera | April 16, 2008 at 11:03 AM
What a cute card! I just bought that stamp set too! I love the bird color; so fresh and springy.
Posted by: Diana | April 16, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Pretty! Love the different textures & patterns. TFS, Amy.
Posted by: Amy, Ottawa, Canada | April 16, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Very pretty card....I have Kristina's blog up right now and I am gonna use those colors in my next card!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | April 16, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I love your card. I have to do this sketch challenge today! I have a bunch of cards to catch up on, but the days just seem to slip by me. Maybe I should get off the 'puter, huh? LOL!
Posted by: Angie | April 16, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Gorgeous card. It took my breath away.
Posted by: Suzanne | April 16, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Love this Tammy! Love the bird stampand the colors!
Posted by: Maria from Kitchen Sink | April 16, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Adorable card ... love the piercing ... perfect for the sketch.
Posted by: SmilynStef | April 16, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Hi Tammy,
I love your fabulous card. That little bird is sooooo cute!
Great ribbon too!
Sam.
Posted by: Sam | April 17, 2008 at 06:24 AM
This is very pretty! That bird looks like it may match the one from SU - are they long lost relatives? Ha ha! I love the color blocking, everyone makes it look so easy, but I just can't get it to look right on my projects! Great job!
Posted by: Shona Watson | April 17, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Gorgeous card! That bird stamp is really pretty!
Posted by: Deanna Woodland | April 17, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Very Pretty - great job with the inspiration!
Posted by: Dawn O (dostamping) | April 18, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Waouh, your card is very beautiful !
Posted by: Mumu | April 18, 2008 at 04:38 AM
Lovely- great job!
Posted by: Lindsey | April 18, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Wow!!! I really love your card -- I know the color combo was Kristina's doing, but I love your layout and different patterns and textures.
Posted by: moster | April 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM
GREAT CARD !!!!
Love what you did with the dry embossing. Congratulations. TFS
Posted by: Linda | April 19, 2008 at 07:42 PM