Pinspired #15

Hi it has been a while since I played with the Pinspired Challenges. Above is the inspiration pin.

I was inspired by the bird, the wood-like feel and the curves of the leaves.  I made a 4.25" square card. 

I love to mix patterned papers. I used blue/green hues of SU patterned papers cut using Kiwi Lane designer templates for cards, then I inked their edges for added dimension.  My bird was punched out and sprayed with Smooch Spritz in spun sugar. The bird and branches are from the SU build a bird punch.  I added a wood veneer ampersand to anchor the two white heat embossed sentiments together.  Thanks for taking a look.

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Pinspired Challenge #6

Lately I have been loving pink. Not my normal favorite color, but I am drawn to it lately.  When I saw the latest Pinspired Challenge, I immediately had an idea for a card. This happens rarely!  I recently had a birthday, and am making my thank you cards.  My MIL is a big fan of pink and things sparkly...so my challenge card goes to her.
 

I used Strathmore Watercolor paper and a Derwent Inktense pencil in fuchsia to create the ombre background.  The seam binding was also died with color from the pencil.  The sentiment is a die cut from Hero Arts using glitter paper...why is glitter so hard to photograph? I am sure my MIL will love it and that is what makes card-making fun.

Have a wonderful day.

Edited- I earned my first blog challenge badge with this card.  4-8-13

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Pinspired Challenge #4

I love Pinterest, so it was natural for me to be excited about trying out their challenges. I have been short on time up to now, and so I am taking the plunge this week.  The picture is definitely in your face. Dark, black bold typeface, splotches of color.  Take a look:

 



I was inspired by the black and color splotches.  Masculine cards are never easy, but I think this should work for a birthday card. Thanks for stopping by.

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Ink: Versa Fine- Onyx Black; Distress Inks- Peeled Paint, Antique Linen
Stamp: Hero Arts- CG517, CL667
Marker: Spectrum Noir-Black   
Cardstock: Recollections
Embellishment: Clear Jewels colored with marker, Target Washi Tape
Embossing: Recollections Clear
Card Size: 5.5 x 4.25 inches