Welcome - I do hope you have all had a Blessed Easter, a wonderful break with family and friends and are enjoying the weather, no matter which hemisphere you are in.
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I enjoyed making this card - I started with the paper, added the bright yellow card, and then remembered these die cuts the lovely Shelly Schmidt at My Creative Rumblings sent me in a RAK. They are a Tim Holtz production.
[If the Card Police heard how I create, I am sure I would be arrested for incorrect protocol;-)]
I coloured the die cut cage with Galaxy Gold ink, and painted the bird with Twinkling H2O paints.
The cage was 'suspended' with a gold ribbon, and the sentiment gold embossed on another die cut.
I managed to retain quite a lot of dimension on this card as the cage warped slightly when I inked it.
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Fabulous, love the bird cage, I have that one! Thank you for joining Quirty Crafts this challenge, hope to see you next time too!!
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Oh Maxine- I love this beautiful card- and I can see some of the shimmer- but know IRL it is sparkly as can be! Lucky recipient- and glad you had fun with the die cut!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love that bird he is so cute! Thanks for sharing with us at My Sheri Crafts
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! What a stunning card, you used the beautiful RAK dies to the utmost! Wonderfully done, my friend and a blessed Easter to you! x0x0
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely card Maxine. This is one really great design
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Maxine, and just right for Springtime. I love the shimmery effect of H2Os on the little bird.
ReplyDeleteKate x
What a gorgeous bluebird with great textures. Thank you for sharing your lovely creation at PanPastel UK this week.
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Lovely card, Maxine! The gold cage and shimmery bird is beautiful. I can see why you started with that paper-it is very pretty! The yellow CS ties it all together perfectly. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love how you suspended the birdcage, and the sentiment! Very nice coloring on your bird and birdcage also! Thanks for sharing it with us at My Sheri Crafts! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Maxine. The die cuts are precious and I like the slight shimmer on the bird.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful Maxine! Love how you created such dimension with the bird and cage. I'm sure the card police would let you off on good behavior for creating such beautiful art with your "contraband" LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat dimension and a fabulous card! LOVE that little blue bird!
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Thank you so much for joining us this week at the Corrosive Challenge Blog with your beautiful card. I love the design and sweet images.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Maxine. Love how the bird shimmers against the birdcage. Thanks for playing with us at Mema's Crafts and don't forget to check back for your chance at the blog candy.
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Lesia
This is fabulous Maxine - I love the sparkle you have added to these Dies - such a great touch! The recipient will be get this! I do not believe the Card Police will be after you! LOL! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little birdie!
ReplyDeleteI love the shimmer on the birdcage and bird. So clever to angle the birdcage to show motion!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Maxine, the bird is fabulous.
ReplyDeletelove this bird and the cage.
ReplyDeleteLovely Maxine, and rest assured the card police would be arresting many of us for the way we create that is why it is art!
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ReplyDeleteI love the clean lines of this card.
You coloured the bird fabulously. Love the strip of design paper down the side too. Lovely.
Hugs Maz
I just love this, Maxine. Your comments are always SO kind and encouraging, and I just want you to know how very much I appreciate your encouragement and kindness. I am most certainly not the greatest crafter out there, but you make me feel so special, and I thank you for that. I am blessed by your kindness and appreciate you for being a cheerleader for me. I've applied for a couple of Design Teams that I really do want, and I've just given it all to the Lord. I know He has my future perfectly planned, and it's so nice knowing that you support me and encourage me. Have a blessed week and thanks again. You are a joy to have in my life. May God bless YOU for being a blessing to me.
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Karen
A wonderful card. I love the bird and cage dies this card features. Love the background strip too.
ReplyDeleteLovely , Maxine!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. Beautiful colors and great design. Thanks for joining us at the Corrosive Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteso very fun and springy! I sure wish spring would hurry up and get here....though I suppose summer is ending for you?!
ReplyDeleteYour blue bird is gorgeous...I bet it shines beautifully in person. Thank you for joining me in my Amusing Challenge Anything Goes on Mar 31...I'm sorry it's taken me so long to pop over for a visit and I'm so glad I finally made it! :)
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