Our Tea Party Guest, Patti, recently had a heart attack and underwent heart surgery. You might think the title of this card is about her heart being repaired and it could be. But, it's because I saw a card with the hummingbirds and flowers and instantly bought the set. And it's one of those sets with so many fiddly bits (thank-you Jen aka Jennifrann for my new favorite die word: "fiddly"). So, it really is all about the card.
I started by making an Alcohol Ink bg -- always fun. Then I GLUED together the first hummingbird. I GLUED blooms onto the stems and doubled up on a couple for what I hope is a bit of added interest. Die cut the hearts from the panel and two pieces of white card stock so I could pop up part of the heart (GLUING here). I had already decided on this sentiment stamp and told myself to make sure I used a heart that would fit. No...by the time I got to this point I had completely lost that thought. Luckily the craft elves must have known and stepped in because I was able to squeeze it just barely onto the cut heart. I clear embossed it after stamping so it wouldn't smear. GLUED it into place. GLUED the flowers onto the panel. Then decided using the same green on the bird didn't work because it disappeared. So I made another hummingbird and decided to made the second style of bird since at that point I wasn't sure which one would work best. After that bit of GLUING, I decided both hummingbirds were required and GLUED them both down. So you see, it really is about the card. And, if you think I am complaining, I'm not. I really did enjoy pulling this all together. But, note to self: next time you fall in love with a die cut card look at the actual die before you buy...maybe.
Hummingbirds always make me smile and often laugh. I hope this card will make Patti smile and bring her some joy. As I wrote in her note, I truly believe joy is good for the soul. I hope you find joy in whatever you are doing today. Hugs All. TFL
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 GMT Views: 1178
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Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32109
Wed, May 19, 2021 @ 4:41 PM
Oh, such vibrancy, this just pops right out of the gallery and is sure to bring Patti joy. Lately, I am getting glue all over my fingers. Not fun, but your card sure is- a joy to behold!
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 23973
Fri, May 21, 2021 @ 2:12 PM
After reading your title I kept thinking you used super glue somewhere. But maybe you just used a super amount of glue. lol Your AI background is stunning and the colors for your hummingbirds are fabulous also. The sentiment by divine intervention turned out to be a perfect fit! It is a very lovely card and I'm sure Patti will really love all of it!
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Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7467
Mon, May 31, 2021 @ 8:57 PM
Gorgeous! Love alcohol BG. It's striking. Die cut hearts cut and glued back down gives an elegant look. Die cut birds/flowers beautiful. Clear embossed headline excellent.
Betty