Hello, and happy Monday! I have a very pastel birthday card to share today. I'm still enjoying the March kit from Simon Says Stamp. The embossing folder here, the stamps, the silver cord are all from the kit. Honestly, this embossing folder was a huge selling point for me. It's so pretty!
For this card I embossed on hot pressed watercolor paper and colored with Tombow markers and blender. I kept it very pastel because if I was going to use it as a background I didn't want it to compete with the focal image. Silly me, this folder deserves to be the main image with only a sentiment, perhaps. However, the little bird and birdbath looks cute, too.
This angle shows how the "birthday" sentiment and the little music notes are silver-embossed to match the silver cord. The bird and birdbath were embossed in white so they wouldn't be too stark a contrast. The sentiment and music notes are cut with the matching dies (not included in the kit), but I hand cut the bird and birdbath.
Surprise(!) -- I used a bit of lace from my shoebox-sized container of lace and trims. That's not counting the drawerful of ribbon. Most of the lace and trims are from my days of sewing dolls and doll clothes and stuffed critters. It was fun while it lasted.
I'm going to send my card to the following challenges:
NBUS #73 -- Never before used schtuff. First time use of the embossing folder.
Supplies are listed below.
Wishing you a beautiful spring day!
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Tweet Friend with dies Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, Neenah white card base Ink: Versamark, SU Tempting Turquoise Coloring: Tombow markers with blender Other: SSS Drifting Flowers 3D embossing folder, lace, silver cord, silver embossing powder, white embossing powder, misc. rectangle die from stash, Scotch brand foam mounting tape to pop up bird and birdbath
20 comments:
Beautiful card. soft and sweet. Have a great day
This is just too cute Leslie and I can see why the kit drew you in with that wonderful embossing folder! I love how you expanded on it by adding that sweet little birdie and bird bath also. This card will definitely bring a smile to someone's face on their birthday! Hugs. :0)
Hello, Leslie, happy Monday to you! It was your cards with the March kit that inspired me to sign up for the April kit. Of course, you need to use this kit first because your card is springy and makes my smile! I just love the pastels used with that gorgeous folder! The sweet bird singing is a beautiful focal point. Is the lace from the kit or part of your stash. Love this!
What a cute and pretty card. You are right about the embossing folder, it's a beauty xx
Love the fabulous embossing folder, cute little bird and bird bath and your beautiful lace-and true the embossing folder is a card in it's own right.
Carol x
What an adorable card! The embossing folder is beautiful but love the little bird singing away in all of his glory! The colors are so soft and pretty! I always admire your fussy cutting!
I agree - a wonderful embossing folder! And such a cute little singing birdie. I also really love the silver embosse sentiment!
Your darling little bluebird looks so happy to be singing among all of those pretty blooms! This is a wonderful spring card, Leslie!
that's such a gorgeous image from your EF and certainly does deserve it's own card, you have a perfect addition with the bird and bird bath ♥
Super Lovely card, Leslie. I can see the pull of the ef.
I can see why that embossing folder drew you in, it's wonderful! The softly colored blooms make this bluebird sing. Pure delight!
I adore every bloom, bird, lacey bit and birthday wish, Leslie! Your silver heat embossing is flawless and really is a treat with that silver cord!
What a fabulous card!
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Such a beautiful card.x
The softness of the background is just perfect with your bird, and when you make it a focal on the next card it will look so different :) That bird is just the cutest, singing out how much he is enjoying that bath :) The lace is a lovely soft touch with it!
I can see why you had to have that folder, it is gorgeous and even better that you added a soft color to it, a very pretty Spring card! And thanks too for joining our Can You Handle The Pressure challenge!!
Wow! This is a beautiful embossing folder and I love how you've colored it, Leslie! You did a fantastic job of getting pastel colors with the Tombow markers! Love the bird bath and that sweet bird singing his heart out! This certainly leaves the impression of a beautiful spring day!
Love this!
Beautiful details for this lovely card!!
Hugs
What a lovely card my friend. Soft and sweet and I love the embossing.
Very charming and sweet card. So perfect for spring.
OMG ... how 'tweet' this is! Beautifully done!
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