Another week, and another great sketch challenge from Tamara!
I've loved these Inkadinkado birds ever since I saw them in the catalog, and then started seeing them on some other blogs and had to give in and order them! What fun they are to color, too!
For the doodling around the edges on the sketch, I chose to do a zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine. And I've had these chipboard accents from Maya Road forever, so I was determined to make them work for this sketch instead of doing photo corners. I painted the chipboard with Ranger Distress Crackle Paint in Fired Brick, and then lightly sanded the edges after they were dry to distress.
My "thanksful" sentiment is another stamp from the new Vintage Words set from Kitchen Sink Stamps. If you're looking for a great sentiment stamp set with words appropriate for cards or scrapbooking, then you really need this set. It's perfect, and has such a fun and different font!
I hope you have time to give this sketch a try today! Be sure to leave a link in the comments on Tamara's blog, and leave me one here too or send an email so I can see what you did, too!
Have a good one!
Stamps: Duet (Inkadinkado), sentiment from Vintage Words (Kitchen Sink Stamps); Cardstock: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky (Stampin' Up!), red (Archiver's), designer paper (Basic Grey), white (Gary Burlin); Inks: Adirondack Pitch Black (Ranger), Soft Sky, Blue Bayou (Stampin' Up!), Versamagic Red Brick (Tsukineko), markers (Copic); Accessories: Distress Crackle Paint (Ranger), chipboard (Maya Road), sewing machine, thread.
Awesome card Tammy!!! I hope to get to mine later today ... after visiting you (hopefully). I just received a late birthday card with these little birdies on it and I thought "wow, how cute are these little guys" ... oh no, looks like another purchase is in sight!!!
Posted by: Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) | August 07, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Love this card, Tammy! You know I love these birds! And your coloring is fantastic! What great chipboard accents too!
Posted by: broni | August 07, 2008 at 08:25 AM
OMG,Tammy!!!! This is just the cutest thing evah! Love the little birdies (cardinals are my fave), the chipboard brackets, the paper! I love everything! It's just so stinkin cute!
Stampin hugs, Becky:)
Posted by: Becky G | August 07, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Great colors - super card!!!
Posted by: Anita | August 07, 2008 at 09:25 AM
WOW. Tammy. That is beautiful!!! You have such an elegant touch to everything you create!!!! Thank you for all your eye candy and inspiration!!
Posted by: Kimberly | August 07, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Shut up!!! This is GORGEOUS girl!!! I love this - I just keep looking at it - LOL Fabulous take on the sketch this week Tammy, I just love everything about this card! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | August 07, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Tammy, Just a delightful card! - The chipboard pieces are perfect for framing your cute birdies. Love all the great details you added to make this extra special.
Posted by: Ida | August 07, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I love your card! I think I've seen that stamp at my lss and it didn't really jump out at me but wow now that I see it on your card I love it! I think I'm going to have to see if they still have it now :)
Awesome job with the sketch!
Posted by: Trudi | August 07, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Gorgeous! I love those little birds! The scroll chipboard is Fabulous!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | August 07, 2008 at 01:12 PM
I love the colors you used on this card. The red really stands out and those birds are too cute for words.
Posted by: Sheila McClymonds | August 07, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I love the colors you used on this card. The red really stands out and those birds are too cute for words.
Posted by: Sheila McClymonds | August 07, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Ok Tammy, I just have to say now that you are an ENABLER! LOL I went to my lss tonight and they still had the stamp and quite a few more in the collection so I didn't just buy this one, or another but SIX!!! Yes 6! Of course they are buy 2 get one free so I really only bought 4 :) Now I just need to buy me some copics :)
Posted by: Trudi | August 07, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I'm seeing these birds EVERYWHERE!! I love what you've done with them and your take on the sketch. TFS!!!
Posted by: Maria | August 07, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Gorgeous coloring! I swear I can't keep up with ya! I come to visit and there are 2 or 3 new posts with new cards! And what's more, they are gorgeous cards! I'm amazed and you wear me out! LOL Best, Curt
Posted by: Curt O'Brien | August 08, 2008 at 01:24 AM
Tammy, this card is GORGEOUS! I need a sewing machine!!! Love the stitching!!
Posted by: jackie (strappystamper) | August 08, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Oh this is awesome!! Love it!!
Posted by: Dee Jackson | August 09, 2008 at 09:59 AM