I was thrilled because I didn't have to stamp anything this week, although I did a bit of stamping on the right side of the left card. So collage and a bit of ink were all I really needed to make these two cards.
I didn't really have a sentiment for this one, so, after reading the definition, I came up with "For the Birds," which , according to Webster, is slang for ridiculous. Sort of like my cute little bird I put together using dictionary words and red card stock. I thought it was a bit plain, so got out a stamp I had just tested, and stamped the image three times on the right side of the playing card.
For this playing card I knew exactly what I wanted to say. Even the tree I drew looks a bit like fingers on a hand. I used paint and a Martha Stewart punch to create my birds. Although I'm not a fan of Martha, I simply love her four punches I own. I kept the color scheme the same, but when I started to run my red pen around the card, the gesso chipped away. I also drew three circles in red, then blue pen.One final look at my birds. Thanks for making it fun and collage-y this week, Claudine.And thanks to each of you for taking time to visit. I'm most grateful.
Hi to you both, thanks for the visit. It wasn't long after I took the shadow photo that we had lots of snow too and there hasn't been much sun since either. Love your birdies, gorgeous. Happy crafting, Angela x 39
ReplyDeleteYour birdies are much better than mine Elizabeth they are fun and inventive, that is what crafting is all about not stamping well. I adore your two APC's very very much!!! :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteVery cute! You are in so many challenges, lady! :) :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent APC's Elizabeth. Very excellent :o))
ReplyDeleteI love these Elizabeth - especially the one pointing up to the 'sky'! So impressed that these are playing card size! Chris
ReplyDeletei really like both of them. good you found the according text in the book... and the 5 birds (great blue-white texture)really look a bit like fingertips on this tree. awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love these, they look great! I never saw a bird punch before, will have to look for this one. Great colors and sentiments on them.
ReplyDeleteWe are on a second snow day here, not a good way to start the year,lol. It's freezing but no more snow since the last big one 2 days ago. Should be warming up this weekend though. Hope you are staying warm enough.
You mentioned my DLP journal, you were right it isn't new. I have some journals on my shelf not used, bought when on sale and save for when I need them. YAY!
Take care!
Like your birds. A very clever use of the dictionary page too.
ReplyDeleteDarla
These are wonderful, love the birds you chose to use and your colors look fabulous
ReplyDeleteI love the one you made with the dictionary page the best, but both are great cards.
ReplyDeleteYour bird cards bring the phrase "put a bird on it" to mind.
ReplyDeleteI like that the bird fascination/trend has not yet cooled after all this time.
I enjoy birds in all forms and fashions.
Your cards turned out great!
oxo
You are amazing. Still going. I only did two weeks these are lovely
ReplyDeleteI'm late visiting because I always like to make my cards before seeing what everyone else comes up with.
ReplyDeleteYour dictionary bird is so clever and cute. I like his shape and upturned beak. The punched birds are also nice, and the blue is a nice contrast to the background.