Cropped Birds
To get myself back into the stamping mood, I took Charmaine’s sketch from last weekend
and combined it with yesterday’s Limited Supply Challenge.
I started this card by pulling out new Designer Paper. I decided to try out the Nouveau Chic pack. You know me and muted colors. This years In-Colors are definitely going to be a challenge to me. They are so bright and fruity.
After deciding on the paper, I thought the bird from Wings of Friendship would go good with the paper and would be great for the challenges.
I stamped the bird three times on Whisper White cardstock in Basic Gray. Two images were punched out with the 1 1/4″ circle punch, one image was cut out with my paper snips. I punched out a plain 1 1/4″ Whisper White circle and stamped the swirl from Wings of Friendship in Apricot over it. For the bird circles, I added a bit of apricot swirls on the side of the bird. All three circles were layered on 1 3/8″ Basic Gray circle punchouts.
Next I stamped the bird twice in Sage Shadow, once in Apricot Appeal and cut their wings off. Those were mounted to my birds in the circles to tie in the colors of the designer paper more.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Basic Gray cardstock folded in half. Next is a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Apricot Appeal cardstock. A dotted border was added with a White Gel Pen.
The center rectangle is a 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ piece of Basic Gray Cardstock covered with three pieces of the Nouveau Chic Designer paper pack. When I first saw Charmaine’s sketch I had planned to use ribbon where the two bigger designer paper pieces met, but since the LSC challenge only allowed brads as embellishment, I used a 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ piece of Sage Shadow colored designer paper instead.
The birds were taped to the left hand side of the inner rectangle. I added the cut out bird with the apricot wing to the bottom. It just seems to look best there. To finish the card off, I stamped the sentiment of Wings of Friendship in Basic Gray on Whisper White, stamped Apricot swirl over it and punched it out with the large oval punch. It was taped to the right hand side of the sage strip, topped with a Filigree brad that holds a Fire Rhinestone brad in it’s center.
I kept the inside pretty simple, like always.
I just like to add the same paper and cardstock to it to tie it into the front and make the card look finished.
I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday. It’s dark and gloomy here. I guess that will keep me in the house and hopefully stamping.
Hugs and smiles
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Comments
That new paper is pretty! I love the little birds. cute!
Posted by: Michelle | July 11th, 2009 10:53
I have GOT to get that paper! Your card is gorgeous, Beate! I am so glad that you are settling in and back to stamping, I’ve missed you!
Just missed my 30 year high school reunion in Niceville. Are you going to miss the beach? I still do even after 30 years!
Good luck in your new place- glad to have you back!
Posted by: Lisa | July 11th, 2009 12:06
So pretty Beate. that is great paper and I love the colors.
Posted by: Stacy SCS Twinshappy | July 11th, 2009 12:17
Just lovely! So glad to see you back stamping! You are so talented and I love your creations!!! Hope your family in getting all settled in!
Posted by: Donna Meeks | July 11th, 2009 12:46
So HAPPY to see you back to stamping Beate!
You’ve still got it girl!! Seriously! You’re creations are always a great source of inspiration. You have the gift! Smiles 2 U, Pam 
Posted by: Pam Speidel | July 11th, 2009 14:14
Beautiful, as always! I love the insides of your cards, too. They are the total package!
Posted by: Donna Mc | July 11th, 2009 15:01
This is beautiful card Beate! I love how you’ve used the bird, and the dsp! I really wasn’t sure about that one, but you really made it shine!
Hope you’re getting settled well into your new home and life!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | July 11th, 2009 15:12
Hi Beate….SO GLAD you are back stamping and blogging!!! I’ve missed your great work. How’s Ohio life?
Posted by: Cindy Jenkins | July 11th, 2009 17:17
Welcome back, Beate! Your latest posts have been great and your cards just beautiful. I am now placing an order and I had decided on the Asian Artistry hostess set…..alas, now I am in a quandary. Wings of Friendship or Asian Artistry? Either which way, your bird card is gorgeous!
barb
Posted by: barb hendrickson | July 11th, 2009 19:12
I love your little birds and the paper, Beate! Welcome back! Hope you are getting settled in your new home. Can’t wait to see what you cook up with the new in colors-even if you do have to tone them down to your taste!!
Posted by: Kitty Rodahl | July 11th, 2009 20:26
OH I just LOVE it, Beate! Love the papers, colors and those birds are adorable!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | July 11th, 2009 22:35
Welcome back girl! I love the colors on this and the layout is awesome! Not envying the move for you at all………
Hugs,
Joan
Posted by: Joan Hajek | July 11th, 2009 23:38
SO pretty, Beate! I love how you did the birds!
Posted by: Ann | July 12th, 2009 00:41
Beautiful card, Beate! I love that paper! And welcome back to the stamping world! lol
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | July 12th, 2009 02:23
so glad to see you stamping…love all your inspirations!! gorgeous card!
Posted by: Tara | July 12th, 2009 04:47
So glad to have you back - I’ve missed seeing your beautiful creations. Love this card.
You’re right, it will be a long year with these new In Colors, but I’m trying. Guess the Bold Brights people need their turn.
Posted by: Kristina Dodson | July 12th, 2009 08:47
Gorgeous, Beate! I love those new papers!!! Wish I’d ordered some now…lol
I usually like brighter colours but even I’m struggling with this year’s in colours…ack!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | July 12th, 2009 09:41
Very pretty, Beate! I like the three birdies together like that. I just had a great open house so I was able to earn this one with my hostess bennies…NIIICE! LOL! Hopefully you get some sunshine today!
Hugs,
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi | July 12th, 2009 10:27
Beate, you still haven’t lost your touch. Welcome back.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | July 12th, 2009 12:35
Gorgeous!!! I think that paper is so pretty, and I love how you did these birds!
Posted by: Tanya | July 12th, 2009 14:27
This is gorgeous! I just ordered this paper, and I can’t wait until it gets here so I can play with it! I love how you decorated the inside of the card to match the outside - very clever!
Posted by: Shannon | July 12th, 2009 15:25
I see you haven’t lost your touch Beate. This is fantastic! I’m glad to see you back!
Posted by: kathleenh | July 12th, 2009 15:57
Your birds are so pretty, Beate, and I love the dimension you’ve given them! I love the pretty papers and hardware with bling as well!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 13th, 2009 09:30
Well moving definitately didn’t affect your creativity !!! LOVE THIS !!! Gorgeous !!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) Somerville | July 14th, 2009 07:59
Beautiful! I love how you used the new papers
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | July 14th, 2009 09:07
Hi Beate,
Love your recent posts! i have had trouble keeping up with the WSC on Fridays…unable to find them each time. Any hints on where to look each week? Thanks!
Stacey
Posted by: Stacey Schafer | July 15th, 2009 00:28
WOW Beate what a wonderful card.
Hugs
Anke
Posted by: Anke | July 15th, 2009 15:59
I’m so excited to see you back. The DP is gorgeous and the trio of birds is adorable! Hugs, Mary
Posted by: Mary Fish | July 20th, 2009 09:51