Thursday, August 2, 2012

Soar


I created this at the same time I was working on my other project for the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge "What do You Say"  this week. Another beautiful sentiment and even more inspiring because of the obstacles  that Helen Keller  had to overcome to soar.

I used this beautiful quote and created another bird and nest with some branches cut from the Memory Box die on cork paper.

The background is created with a combination of glimmer mist, white acrylic paint and white cardstock.  I sprayed the background first and then smeared the paint over the surface. I added a layer of letters stamped in a faint brown dye ink over the background.

I tore the edge and added a doily peeking out of the edge. I decided to tear the edge off the corner. I don't know if the recipient will appreciate a torn card. LOL!

Products:  Artistic Outpost - Quote and Quotables, Crafty Secrets - Fairyland, Memory Box - Branch, Stampers Anonymous, Glimmer Mist, Purple Dye Ink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzz


13 comments:

  1. this is gorgeous Suzz. You must have some fabulous sentiment stamps as you come up with some awesome sayings. This is wonderful

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  2. I'd have no problem with a torn card if it looked like this!! I agree the sentiment is wonderful, your colours are delicious, and the ribbon nest is a fabulous touch. Lovely!
    Alison x

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  3. I love all your cards with birds, this has a gorgeous color combo!

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  4. The background is so beautiful and makes the bird and nest stand out so well. A really beautiful card with great colours. A x

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  5. Ditto what Jacqueline said, your cards with birds are always some of my favorites!

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  6. Love the seam binding birds nest and beautiful color combination.

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  7. beautiful Sue. don't lime green and purple work well together. that's another word stamp to add to my collection!

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  8. WOW... it's been a while, Sue! Love your gorgeous card as always, so many wonderful details... LOVE it!! Hugs!!

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  9. Beautiful Sue - love the soft background and added layers!

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  10. Love the way your sweet bird sits on that gorgeous ribbon and the layers with the doily...and of course the awesome quote...

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  11. What a pretty card. LOVE how the doily in the background is peeking through.. And what a great quote..

    Hugs~

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  12. Another exquisite card Sue! Love the hints of brown with the purple and green.

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  13. Oh my, another beauty! Such pretty colours and love the birds cosy nest. What can one say about that awesome quote? It's fabulous! Had to smile about the torn corner as none-crafters don't always 'get it' do they, lol! but I most definitely love it.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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