I haven't had much success with Bisters until I purchased some clay paper by WorldWin. They just floated on the surface and eventually created this mottled background. I accidently dropped the piece on a paper towel while still wet and it created some texture. Stamped the crazy bird on white paper, colored and cut him out. Fashioned a sign from wood and used SU Cheerful Critters to stamp the sentiment. I slit his wing after fussy cutting to slip the sign in. The clay paper did not stamp very well with distress inks so the branches are a bit blurry. The idea for this card was inspired by Susie Australia's card "Oh Hoot" which you can see here. This set by Tim Holtz is so fun to work with.
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Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 GMT Views: 9118
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40219
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 4:49 PM
Nancy, you have created such a pretty, pretty bg - I have never heard of Bisters!! I love your quirky owl holding the sentiment sign and the soft foliage on either side looks wonderful - a truly beautiful Nancy card!!!
------------------------------ Sue
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Feb 07, 2015 @ 6:05 PM
Oh my goodness Nancy how brilliant is this. I was intrigued when I read the title of your card, then I burst out laughing when this cute little weirdo face appeared. The background is fabulous and I love those trees!!! Straight into My Favs my friend.
------------------------------ Susie
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 81780
Sun, Feb 08, 2015 @ 2:51 AM
OM Gosh is this ever fun! Love that crazy bird, darling sign (totally fits him), and your clay paper is amazing! I like how the stamping came out on this paper - never heard of this paper - you are the paper enabler girl! Fun, fun, fun - into my faves! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni