Isn't this a cute picture? It's the inspiratinal picture from Paper Lovin' Gals this week and I used it as well as the sketch from Stamping 411 for my card this week. Come and play along taking anything from the picture you like to inspire your creativity. It certainly wasn't the snow that inspired me as I sit here in the middle of an Australian summer with the air conditioner on lol. But that is the great thing about having a picture, you can take whatever you like, layout, colours, theme, or a combination to inspire your creativity.
I was so excited when I saw the stamp set Language of Friendship in the 2011-12 Stampin' Up! catalogue, I just love my 2-Step Bird Punch and this set fits perfectly with him, there is even a stamp to give him legs! In my card however I see him just taking off in flight from the vines, so he doesn't need legs. I wanted a touch of the deep red of the berries so used Cherry Cobbler to colour in the flowers and the detail near the bird's eye. The sentiment is also from the Language of Friendship set, and the vines are from Elements of Style.
Pop over to Paper Lovin' Gals to see what the rest of the design team have made to help inspire you this week then join in with us.
Happy Stamping
Another fabulous birdie!! I love your color choices Monique! Beautiful! There are so many things I want in that catalog. This is one of them! I am not a demonstrator.. so I have to save my pennies. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the clean, elegant look!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird! and, the colors you've used are beautiful, too!!
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of color and stamp choices. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the sketch this week!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely Monique!! I'm envious that you're in summer right now...want some snow???!! Love your card, the bird really does look like he has taken flight. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Great card Monique and I have to agree with you, great minds think alike :)
ReplyDeleteI just love the subtle coloring on the bird!!! It's a fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteHi there my very talented friend, what a gorgeous card! Love that little bird, he arrived in my final demo order from SU and I haven't had time to ink him up yet. I've been scrapping!
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Kasey ~ in Oz
What a little sweetie! Hadn't really seen the potential in this set ... but it is fabulous! Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteI like how you combined the stamp sets.. That bird is so pretty. I don't think I have the bird punch in my stash.. I must get it. I like the color combo you used as well.
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