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BIRDS AND THEIR FEATHERS

I have been working on a project for an online colour challenge – a Facebook group, Colour INKspiration Challenges, posts a new challenge every fortnight.

The most recent challenge was inspired by this cute pair of boots – and, again, this would not be my ‘go to’ colour combination.

Image may contain: shoes and boots

At first, I started using the BIRDS AND BRANCHES BUNDLE but wasn’t thrilled with the results. I wasn’t feeling my designing mojo.

I like playing with layering and dimension – but these cards are not doing it for me.

So, I decided to go on a different tangent – feathers!

I used the NATURE’S THOUGHTS DIES to cut lots of feathers in the three colour challenge colours.

Then, I used the new OLD WORLD PAPER 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER to create this amazing effect – a technique that I haven’t used in way to many years!

And, yes – I am happy now!

The sentiment is from the TASTEFUL TOUCHES STAMP SET and I used the TASTEFUL LABELS DIES to cut it out.

I love the feel of the WHISPER WHITE 1/2″ FAUX LINEN RIBBON from the FLOWERS FOR EVERY SEASON RIBBON COMBO PACK. I will be ordering quite a few more of this pack.

I am much happier with this final card.

It just goes to show that you don’t always get it ‘right’ the first time around.

This proves that perseverance pays off – and that you can reclaim your mojo!

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make these cards. If you live in Australia, you can order any of them through me.

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Paper Snips
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$17.00
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TIME TO SWAP

One of the best things about being part of On Tour Online was the opportunity to work ‘alongside’ Shannon West, Marika Laforge and Anne Marie Hile.

We met several times, via Zoom and our Facebook group, in the lead up to each of us going Live. It was wonderful to collaborate with such supportive and creative women.

Anne Marie suggested we should have our very own card swap – awesome idea!

I have just finished making my swap and will be posting them today. I used the FOREVER GREENERY SUITE but made a new design to what I shared Live.

I used all six of the core colours found in the DSP to ink up and spritz a block to colour some Very Vanilla card stock before embossing it – Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz, Just Jade, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce and Pretty Peacock – so each piece is unique.

Looking forward to sending these!

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make these cards. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these products through me.

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00
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IN GOOD TASTE

The IN GOOD TASTE SUITE is stunning.

I love the images in the TASTEFUL TOUCHES STAMP SET. It has gorgeous textures and natural elements – a feather, flower and branch. And the sentiments are perfect for that special person – and the fonts are so stylish.

I am looking forward to making more cards using the full range of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper – 12 different designs – tiles, wood, fabric, brickwork … There are so many possibilities!

I also used the FAUX SUEDE TRIM and an ANTIQUED SLIDE. It is such a great finish.

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make this project. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these products through me.

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00