Twofer Card Challenge #12: Bird

Still time to play in the Twofer January Card Challenge #12: Birds

The challenge ends on the 24th.

My Twofer Birds Cards

Loved both cards.  Thank you Dolly and DT for all the inspiration.

My Bokeh Background Birds Card.

I was inspired by all the Bokeh Technique cards on CAS Mix Up Bokeh January

Card Challenge!

Here is a Bokeh card of mine using the same Distress Ink color combo, but a 

very different design.  Distress Inks:Fossilized Amber, Peacock Feathers, Lucky Clover, 

Faded Jeans, and Wilted Violet.

I LOVE how my background turned out with the top half representing sky

and bottom half foliage for the stamped STAMPlorations "For the Birds" set.

I sponged the DI's using TH mini blending tool onto Strathmore Mixed Media.

Then die cut with Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Dies.

Let sponged background dry then stamped birds with Clear Versamark using MISTI.

Removed from MISTI and used the end of a pointed palette knife to carefully

add SU Pool Party EB Powder,  then Crushed Curry and Early Espresso EB Powders.

Then heat set.

Next used Kaisercraft Bubbly Stencil to add Bokeh circles with sponge dauber dabbed

in Versamagic Cloud White Pigment Ink.

Let dry,  then restamped a few of the circles with stencil and ink to add dimension.

Let dry completely,  which is very important when using pigment inks.

Placed in MISTI again and stamped SSS Bouquet of Thanks and 

heat embossed with Early Espresso EB Powder.

Die cut Gemund Woodland 110# cardstock using next largest MB die for a narrow

frame for the main image and attached with fun foam.

Attached layered image to Gemund Woodland card base with fun foam

and Done! Loved the results:-)

Realized the birds were  blending in too much so outlined with 01 Art Pen.

Now Done!

My 2nd Birds card

QACAS ( Quick and CAS) Stenciled background Bird Card!

I already had the background in my stash of stencils:-)

I had splashed the background with Distress Oxide inks: Scattered Straw, 

Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and Festive Berries.

Then used ARTplorations "Barley" Stencil designed by Sanna Lippert

and sponged with Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

Die cut the background with CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle

Nesting Dies. I used the same die set to add the SU Early Espresso

Cardstock framing.

Next stamped the "For the Birds" image in MISTI using Clear Versamark

and heat EB with SU Early Espresso EB Powder.

Also added heat embossed PB sentiment on a sponged background.

Attached layers using fun foam onto SU Whisper White Thick CS.

And Done!  Ended up with Twofers that I really liked:-) Thank you Dolly! Hugs..

Adding to CAS Mix Up January Bokeh

CAS Stencil Card Challenge: Sponging 

STAMPlorations Anything Goes

Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: STAMPlorations "For the Birds".  SSS "Bouquet of Thanks".

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.  Gemund Woodland 110#.

Inks: Distress Inks:Fossilized Amber, Peacock Feathers, Lucky Clover, Faded Jeans, and Wilted Violet. Versamagic Cloud White Pigment Ink.  O1 Art pen.

Accessories: Kaisercraft Bubbly Stencil. SU Early Espresso, Pool Party and Crushed Curry EB Powders and heat tool. TH mini sponging tool.  MB Stitched Rectangle Dies. Fun foam and 

Palette knife.

Card #2

Stamps: "For the Birds" and PB Happy Snippets.

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick and Early Espresso. Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Distress Oxide inks: Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and 

Festive Berries. Clear Versamark.  DI Vintage Photo.

Accessories: ARTplorations "Barley" Stencil.  CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.  MISTI. SU EB Powder Early Espresso and Heat Tool.  Fun Foam

CAS Watercolour Reminder: Bird!

You still have until the 24th to play in our CAS Watercolour Bird Challenge!

There are so many beautiful Bird cards from our awesome DT and Guest Designer.

Be sure and check them out!

Recently I played making several ATC's (Artist Trading Cards..2 1/2" x 3 1/2"). 

I used my CUTplorations "ATC Tag Builder" die to die cut my Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Then the fun began watercolouring the cards.  

On this ATC I used TH Distress Oxide inks: Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron.

I used Loll's Smooshing and Splashing Techniques on each ATC just varying the colors.

The trick to Distress Oxides is to ALWAYS let each layer dry.

When done I did flick a few water drops with my hand.

BTW,  if you want a real creative treat,  go to Loll's (Stamping with Loll) blog and click on 

her Tutorial Button.  Loll's videos are short, professional and filled with samples:-)

Next I stamped my STAMPlorations "For the Birds" bird using Archival Jet Black ink

using my MISTI and added a doodled border with my 05 art pen.

Then stamped my sentiment in MISTI.

I die cut an ATC window in my 4" by 5 1/4" SU Thick Whisper White layer 

and popped up with foam tape onto card base.

Used Tombow glue inside aperature and placed ATC.  Then attached my black die cut MB "Woodland Branch" that I partially cut down with end of branch on outside of frame.

I added a rhinestone eye for my pretty bird and Done!

Sharing another card I made recently using a red version of my ATC background.

I still have 2 more backgrounds to play with in the future:-)  Enjoy!

Do hope you can play in our CAS Watercolour Bird  Challenge.

Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "For the Birds" 

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  TM Distress Oxides: Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron.

Accessories: CUTplorations "ATC Tag Builder" Die.  Memory Box "Woodland Branch". Fun Foam, Tombow liquid glue, craft mat, MISTI, TH mister, SU Rhinestone. 05 Art Pen.