I had in mind to make a card along these lines for Lisa's fun WT548 Coffee or Tea challenge. Unfortunately I spent the last two days in bed (so my apologies for not commenting as much as I like to), and am only getting round to it today.
Tea? Yes, I died my seam-binding in some tea; we were both awake early this morning so around 6 I got up and made tea and took it back to bed, and there was still plenty left in the pot when I got up later on ;-).
Base - sponged with vintage photo distress stain.
Next layer - white card stamped with the lattice in Versamark and embossed with white ep, then sponged with greens.
Main layer; LOTV image stamped with Versafine Black and coloured with Polychromos pencils. I used tiny dots of Liquid Pearls made with a pin for the little holly berries - and larger ones made from the bottle for the little foliage sprays.
After I died my ribbon and let it dry, I tied the bow and then scrunched it up. With a hot-glue gun I attached it to the base at the centre and in each corner. To finishe off, I added some punched and die-cut holly and ivy to match the image.
Sadly, the aunt I would always have sent a card like this to, a keen birdwatcher, died earlier this year - but I'll have no trouble finding another home for it.
And it's another card for my goal of using 4 un-inked LOTV stamps this month.
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 @ 8:17 AM
First, a big "feel better" wish, Sabrina. Then a big "OMG"... I sure could not make something this lovely and detailed even when I sm feeling like Superwoman. Your coloring is perfection, and the little clumps of holly are done so well. Gorgeous card.
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 @ 8:22 AM
Another fun image - I'm glad you showed it a little love by using here. Terrific design, great coloring, and I love the tea-dyed bow!
Feel better!
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 122071
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 @ 5:28 PM
I am grinning that your left over tea gave your ribbons some color and this looks amazing, I agree you will have no troubles gifting this beauty. the scary part is you have LOTV stamps I have not seen. ( I am sticking my head back in the sand now)
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 @ 7:39 PM
Oh, Sabrina, you know how much I love these birdhouses - your coloring is awesome and I love that you used your "get well tea" to dye the seam binding! Looks perfect with the die cut ivy and holly leaves on this adorable Christmas Birdie image!! The BG paper looks like a lattice backdrop!
Hope you are feeling better now!! Coloring ALWAYS seem to help!!! LOL
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 @ 10:01 PM
So sorry to hear you are sick my friend. You still create beautiful cards even when you are not well, this is absolutley gorgeous. Get well soon. Gentle hugs. xx
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 91028
Sun, Sep 13, 2015 @ 4:46 AM
Oh Sabrina this is incredible. I sure hope you are feeling better soon. I am glad you were able to get out of bed for a bit to put this together as it is so stunning.