{edited to replace with sentiment stamped in Smokey Grey}
Today's sketch was really hard for me - I looked at it before work and still had no ideas when I got home, but seeing Taylor mention that she had sentiments in mind finally gave me a way in.
This is also for the current ODBD challenge to use tearing or distressing.
A2 base, green Core'dinations and Echo Park For the Record (both sides). I embossed the pennant element with Kassie's Brocade and then distressed the edges and sanded it before stitching all round the base layer.
Sentiment stamped with Sepia (in hindsight I wish I'd used dark grey, and will probably replace it once I have more time this evening -I was trying to avoid the dominance of black) and cut with Deckle Rectangles, sponged with Weathered Wood and Walnut Stain.
Spellbinders bird cut from an old book page backed onto a cereal box and sponged, foliage cut from scraps of Bazzill. The music flowers were in my scrap box - I think they're Tattered Florals, and I just sponged them with Mustard Seed and added Liquid Pearls in the centres. Sentiment panel and bird are popped up on foam dots.
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 GMT Views: 1966
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Awesome card and a great take on today's sketch challenge. Love it!
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Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 @ 11:48 AM
Oh my gosh!!! This is so wonderful!!! You have made such a GORGEOUS card!!! LOVE the papers and color palette!!! LOVE the adorable little birdie and your soft coloring!!! LOVE your sewing and embossing!!! Plus a sweet verse too! This has to go into my favs!!!
Registered: May 9, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8704
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 @ 12:49 PM
This is so pretty. I love all your little die cuts!!!
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