it's a party! Fun challenge today, Toni...pet sitters. Looking in my stash, I can see a gap of images of domestic critters and a valid excuse for shopping! However, I did have some of the crazy birds gifted to me by tessaduck. I've been intimidated to use one (seeing all the fantabulous cards in the galleries!). But just call me crazy, I am going to join you!!!
Practicing with stencils as well, I created a forest to place that crazy bird into. Quite a nest he's got there as well. The balloons are carrying him away...away to home in OrEgOn. The party is waiting till the birthday fella arrives...it's almost here. {27}.
The nest was stamped twice, embossed with the coarse Tim Holtz ep. I wanted to use twine for the balloon strings with them padding the nest as well.
The forest background was stenciled with Brushos I mixed with Gesso. It was all a grand experiment. Being a not 'fussy' gurl, I kinda of like the freedom of mixed media. I used Palette Knives applying the colors. The use of the 'tall' card, done so well by our own susie australia was my inspiration to work on a larger 'canvas'.
Thanks for stopping by. We can't wait for the arrival of our own kidlet who has flown the coup.
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016 GMT Views: 992
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Registered: January 2, 2011 Location: Fairmont, MN Posts: 10169
Thu, Mar 03, 2016 @ 5:16 PM
Glad to see you stepped over to the "dark" side with these crazy birds!! :-) Fabulous job using a stencil on your background and the balloons are just too fun!!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Thu, Mar 03, 2016 @ 5:43 PM
I always love a card with these birds but your nest stole the show! Love the texture you added to it with twine and coarse embossing powder. Love that dynamic forest you created too. How fun this is!
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Thu, Mar 03, 2016 @ 5:57 PM
Ah ah, so you finally gave into the stencils, huh? They make great bgs, don't they? Love those balloons carrying your funky little bird away. Clever idea using a nest on your card. I disagree: I think you are a particular crafter rather than a not fussy gurl, to use your words.
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74974
Fri, Mar 04, 2016 @ 7:53 AM
Heehee...that big eye is the first thing I noticed. He's a little wacky and sooooo cute. I like your forest and the nest is perfect for this little owl. Be happy for you when your own kidlet arrives.
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