Bird with an attitude and ladybug wings
Okay…when I looked at the inspiration piece, all I could think was “What was I thinking”. Look at all that freaking orchid/purple back there. I couldn’t decide for the longest time what to do. I finally picked the blue bird with the red polka dotted wing and focused on that. And NO, my card has no purple. LOL
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock. The edges of the card front were sponged to get a richer color.
Next is a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock, followed by a 3 3/4″ x 5″ piece of Bella Rose Designer Paper. The 3″ x 3 3/4″ strip of green designer paper is also from the Bella Rose paper pack. A 3 3/4″ wide Whisper White strip was punched with the Scallop Edge Punch and layered underneath the bottom of the green strip. The bottom edge was paper pierced, the top distressed. Striped Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon was tied around the top.
The bird, the swirl and the leaves were cut with the Bird w/Leaves & Flower Sizzix die and my Big shot. The bird was cut out of Bashful Blue cardstock and sponged on the edges. I tried to add an eye like the bird on the mobile, but instead of looking cute, my bird looks like it’s snubbing you. I added a little pretty in pink with a sponge dauber on the cheek. The wing was cut from a scrap of Bella Rose Designer Paper. The dots were added with gel pen and the paper piercing matfrom the mat pack. But instead of reminding you of the bird in the mobile, the wing reminds me of a ladybug. LOL The swirl and branches were cut out of Kiwi Kiss cardstock and their edges were sponged as well.
The big Chocolate chip circle was cut with the Sizzix Die Scallop Circle #2. This is the big circle of the two and it measures 3 3/8″ from one scallop end to the next. I still had a piece of Whisper White cardstock in my scrap pile that was dry embossed with the Cuttlebug Folder Floral Screen. I had inked up the folder first with Kiwi Kiss, then placed the cardstock in it and embossed it. The cardstock was cut with Circle Nestabilities, taped to the sponged scallop circle and the edges were paper pierced.
Last I stamped the sentiment from Bursting with Joyin Chocolate Chip classic ink on Whisper White cardstock, punched it out with the small oval punch and layered it on a sponged 1″ Chocolate Chip circle. In each of the points of the oval layer, I added a small clear Rhinestone brad from the Pretties Kit. The sentiment layers were attached to the card with dimensionals.
TrackBack
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/11/11/bird-with-an-attitude-and-ladybug-wings/trackback/
Comments
This is just adorable, Beate! I LOVE that big bird and the papers you used! And no purple! LOL (my card didn’t have purple either. . shock, huh?) Have a great day, sweet friend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | November 11th, 2008 08:32
So pretty Beate! I love your bird, especially with “ladybug wings”.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | November 11th, 2008 08:52
Oh my goodness, is that ever FABULOUS! I love it!
Posted by: Joanne B | November 11th, 2008 08:56
[…] with an attitude and ladybug wings And NO, my card has no purple. View post Add your […]
Posted by: » Bird with an attitude and ladybug wings | November 11th, 2008 09:13
LOL! You are a riot! I was having issues with the purple to!
Your card is AMAZING! I LOVE this! I would never have thought that I needed that bird until now! So perfect! LOVE this one, Beate! 
Hope you are having a great day! Hugs!
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | November 11th, 2008 09:33
This card is SOOO cute! I love it!
Posted by: Ashley | November 11th, 2008 10:11
[…] See the original post […]
Posted by: Bird with an attitude and ladybug wings | catveranda.com | November 11th, 2008 11:06
Haha…I feel your pain, Beate! The purple would have thrown me too! Your card totally TRUMPS the inspiration photo…awesome, awesome card! Love the polka dotted wing!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | November 11th, 2008 11:49
Whaaaatttt?? You, no purple, what a shocker - teehee!!!!This turned out fabulous, I love that bird, and the polka dots in the background with the matching wing - just gorgeous, my friend! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | November 11th, 2008 11:57
Beate, this is too gorgeous to comment on ALL of the things I love about it! It’s incredible! I need to get my bird out now! Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Jackie W. | November 11th, 2008 12:45
You are cracking me up - Beate!!! I love Orchid - LOL!!!
Your card turned out fabulous!!! Great idea to use the new dies - the look awesome!!!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | November 11th, 2008 13:15
~sigh~ And just what is wrong with purple??? LOL… I reckon you need to have another go at this and include a decent amount of purple~ [/cheeky mode]. I do like your card, and think it’s the beak more than the eye that makes the bird look snobby.
Posted by: Carol | November 11th, 2008 13:50
OOOO… I think this was an awesome challenge for you because it made you make something that isn’t your usual style. It is but it isn’t all at the same time. I love this one too!!!
Posted by: Nancy Grant | November 11th, 2008 14:22
Look at all the fabulous texture and depth!! This card is so wonderful Beate!!
Posted by: rainy | November 11th, 2008 14:24
LOVE this…love the attitude too!!
Posted by: Tara | November 11th, 2008 14:40
This card makes me HAPPY to look at!! (even though the little bird jerk is snubbing me…LOL!) To take that picture and turn it into this? You freakin’ rock, Beate Pinata!!!! LOVE IT!
hugs, B.
Posted by: Brandi Wiggins | November 11th, 2008 15:22
What did you think ? Seriously, this card is gorgeous ! The inspiration picture too, I have to make one too !
Posted by: Krista | November 11th, 2008 15:28
hee hee hee, you crack me up! But I do like your card! So fun!
Posted by: Tanya | November 11th, 2008 15:54
WOW Beate I LOVE THIS… I need this die now… I hope we get it to UK one day..
Caz
Posted by: caz | November 11th, 2008 15:55
How pretty!
Posted by: Mary | November 11th, 2008 17:57
What a cute and fun card! I think it turned out great! Love the bird.
Posted by: Michelle | November 11th, 2008 18:19
Wow! This is gorgeous!! But I can’t believe you couldn’t work some purple in! hee! hee!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | November 11th, 2008 21:49
Look at that bird! You gave that die-cut a completely different look! I’m impressed with how you’ve interpreted the piece. You turned something cutesy into something very elegant, but still a lot of fun! Good work
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | November 11th, 2008 23:22
Fantastic Beate! I had a chance to use these dies this past weekend and we had so much fun… love your fun spiced up colors! Smiles…
Posted by: Michelle Yungbauer | November 11th, 2008 23:38
Ah this is totally beautiful Beate! And no purple in sight!
Posted by: Danielle | November 11th, 2008 23:49
I love how you’ve used all of your die cuts on this…and I think your bird is darling. Not snubbing at all, and I love the blushed cheeks! Hugs!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | November 12th, 2008 07:17
Beautiful Beate! That bird is fabulous…going to need that die soon! LOL I didn’t even notice the purple in the background of the Inpiration piece….haha!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | November 12th, 2008 07:49
Beautiful card Beate! Love the colors and layout! That bird is so cute! TFS!
Posted by: Emily | November 12th, 2008 08:23
Oh I just love this! That polka dot wing is awesome on this adorable bird! Love the branch too!
Posted by: Danielle | November 12th, 2008 10:04
Well have to say Beate, the same thought went through my mind …..sheesh what to do with this inspiration image??!!
But I have to say your card is absolutely AMAZING!!!
Here is my humble effort, and last weeks as well
http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2008/11/14/beates-inspirations-challenge-x-2/
Have a great weekend!
Love keesh x
Posted by: Makeesha Byl | November 14th, 2008 00:18