Hello all and thank you so much for stopping by today! I am excited to be joining Pretty Pink Posh for their March 2016 release blog hop (more on that below).
Today I’d like to share a fresh Spring card featuring ink smooshing and a bit of creative die cutting.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
I am explaining everything in detail on my video, you can watch it below or on my Youtube channel:
CARD DETAILS
The idea was to create a card with a little chick sitting on a branch in a bird house. That took some trial an error, but I’m happy to say I love the way this turned out.
I started working by on my card by creating an ink smooshed watercolor background. I used Distress Inks (Mustard Seed, Wild Honey and Picked Raspberry) and Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper. I love using this particular paper for its high quality.
Once I was happy with my background I created my main characters – the chick, a branch and a few leaves. All of these were stamped in VersaFine Onyx Blank ink and watercolored with Distress (Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Picked Raspberry, Gathered Twigs and Crushed Olive). The images were fussy cut (although there are matching dies available) and adhered onto the background.
I also stamped a Cheer Up Friend sentiment and added several music notes to make it look like the bird is singing.
The create the bird house I used Scallop Squares Dies and die cut only a corner, I foam mounted that onto my panel and created an illusion of a bird house. Finally the panel was foam mounted onto a card base and embellished with a few clear sequins.
BLOG HOP
Hop along with Pretty Pink Posh and amazing designers for loads of creative inspiration. If you arrived from Amy Kolling the next stop on the hop is Joni Andaya.
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I always watch your videos Yana, love your designs and the ingenious way you use dies!
Genius use of the frame die – love it! Love the whole design of your beautiful card.
You are always so clever… I love the birdhouse roof.
Awesome tutorial… loved the water colouring, bird house… Thanks for sharing
Loving the roof!
The watercolor background is beautiful and the scalloped corner does make a perfect illusion of a birdhouse – very clever!
Great use of the new products! Very clever! Love it
Very cute!
I love this watercolor “smooshing” technique! So easy and beautiful.
Yana, I love your video tutorial and your card turned out gorgeous! I think your little bird house idea was genius!
Yana, your videos are such a delight to watch! Love your style and the way you always have a surprise for us. This card is super sweet. LOVE that background and the birdhouse illusion!!!
thank you so much, Joy!
Love PPP’s new release. I want it all!!
This one clever step converted this whole creation into cuteness! Love your genius style with your adorable coloring!
Awesome idea to use a die for birdhouse roof!! Stunning card!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for sharing!! Ink smooshing is so much fun! Your bird house is just perfect!
Smooshing … a new favorite technique I first saw a couple of months ago. I love your video and simple instructions on how you achieve “smooshing”. Cute card!
Cute card and great video!
Very sweet!!! I love how you came up with the bird house!!!
What a pretty blend of colors, very Spring-y!
Adorable card Yana. Thanks!
Great card. Love the colors that you chose.
Adorable card and you video was fantastic! I really enjoy watching your videos, you explain your process of creating so well so thank you!
So clever and oh SO cute!! Love the colors in the background!
Beautiful!
Loved your video! That bird house illusion is brilliant. Beautiful card!
I love the colors you used here!
The little roof over your bird is so clever.
Omg I love this card!! So cute and love the water color background.
what a cutie!!
I haven’t done ink smooshing yet, yours came out great! I need to try this technique, I haven’t touched my distress inks in a few weeks 😉
This is such a fun and clever card! I love the colors!
Cute card!!! Great idea for a birdhouse!!
Love the colors!
I love the ink smooshing technique too. This is a sweet card!
The card is adorable! I totally ‘see’ the birdhouse!
Your card is DARLING!! Love it and PPP:)
Lana, you always inspire me. Love the watercolor background and that chick is too cute!
Thanks so much for sharing your talents! I love the smooshing technique and your finished card! Thanks for the time you took to make the video, it really helps! 🙂
you are so creative – love your birdhouse idea and although it took a lot figuring out it was well worth it – love it!
Very pretty card. Love how you colored the image. TFS
LOVE the watercolour effect, stunning! And that little “house” roof is so clever!
I love…love…love this darling card. Thanks for taking the time to figure out your cute roof. So clever.
I TOTALLY love this gorgeous card! The color is so bright and cheerful! Wow!
Take Care!
Michele
Super cute card! I love the smooshing technique! Thank you.
What a lovely card! The colors are so cheerful and bright. And what a brilliant way to use the scalloped die! Thanks for the video tutorial!
Adorable
Luv your smooshing colorful background and the cute PPP stamps.
this si so cute wow love your work thank you for the tutorial
Love your ink smooshing color combo for the background of the adorable birdies! Thanks for another awesome video too!
Love your backgrounds, and the birdhouse roof is so creative and cute! Thanks!
Yana, love your card and am so impressed on how you came up with the bird house idea. Stunning card, thanks for sharing 🙂