Bird on a Branch - Anniversary

Another card using the beautiful Bird on a Branch stamp set by Stampin' Up!

I have sponged the background on this one again - I love the effect you get with this technique.

Cardstock .................. Basic Black, Soft Suede, So Saffron
Ink ............................ Basic Black, Soft Suede, So Saffron
Stamps ...................... Bird On A Branch, Cheer & Wishes
Other Products .......... White Signo Gel Pen

The 20% offer on selected 2-step stampin' sets expires tomorrow night. See THIS post for details.

Teri xx

Bird On A Branch .......

More new techniques for me with this card :o)

The Bird On A Branch stamp set is another favourite of mine. It wasn't love at first sight with this one, but boy once I had seen a few fabulous projects using it, it grew on me really quickly!

The way I've stamped the image is a CASE of another card that I'd spotted while blog hopping way back in May. The design is a beautiful night scene created in black and dark blue, with the bird silhouetted against a full moon. Although the card has the creator's name and blog address on it, the image I saved is so tiny that I can't read it - so apologies if this is yours :o)

The background for the main image has been sponged again - firstly all over with So Saffron ink and then just around the edges with Rich Razzleberry.

To create the larger background piece, I used the Rich Razzleberry ink and the Direct To Paper technique first and then followed this by sponging all over with So Saffron :o)

Cardstock .................. Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry
Ink ............................ Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron
Stamps ...................... Bird On A Branch

More Distressed .......

I've actually had time to play a little this week and have tried out a few new techniques! Vintage Vogue is a truly beautiful stamp set that is perfect for the two main techniques I have used on this card.

The larger background section has been lightly sponged with the three ink colours and then over stamped with the gorgeous vine image.

The main focal point was created using the versamark / spray mist technique. It produces quite a subtle effect - but I really like the look it gives.

I've also used the distressing tool from the Cutter Kit to distress some of the cardstock edges :o)

Cardstock .................... Whisper White, Taken With Teal, Soft Suede
Ink .............................. Soft Suede, Taken With Teal, So Saffron
Stamps ........................ Vintage Vogue
Other Products ............ Flat Backed Pearl (Pretties Kit), Cutter Kit

August Promotion From Stampin' Up!

Another fabulous promotion from Stampin' Up! this month! They are offering selected Two-Step stamp sets at 20% off! Don't miss out on this offer - it will only run until 31st August.


Teri xx