One of the reasons I participate in sketch challenges is to improve my skills. I have never been an artist, sort of speak, when it comes to coloring and drawing… so I took the opportunity to practice with this cute bird from the Language of Friendship stamp set. I discovered that I really need to practice my blending skills. The perfect place to practice was with the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #131. Challenges are an excellant opportunity to practice. When you participate let me know and I’ll be on the lookout.
Mata-’bout Tip: Hold on to scraps of paper you have left over after a project. They come in handy on other projects. This card had a little too much open space for me, so I took some small scraps I had leftover from a previous project and used them to punch out cute tiny blossoms. They added an extra dimension and color to the Chocolate Chip paper.
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Handmade Card Ingredients:
Stamp: Language of Friendship (clear 122752); Loving Thoughts (125845)
Paper: Crumb Cake (120953); Whisper White (100730); Chocolate Chip (102128); Paisley Petals (122367)
Ink: Real Red (103133); Lucky Limeade (122935); Crumb Cake (121030)
Embossing Folder: Designer Frames (123130)
Punch: Two-step Bird (117191)
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love your blossoms!
hugs, m
What an adorable card! I love the tiny blossoms, and how you used the frame behind the bird! Thanks for playing at Pals Paper Arts!
Lovely card I too like the embossed frame. I’ve checked to subscribe for new posts.
Love the subtle frame behind the bird – shows it off perfectly! And the teeny flowers are so sweet!