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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SUPER CUTE card Yana!!!
LOVE your little bird on the branch with the stitched roof above it, ADORE your INKY background & colouring – WOW – your smooshing video tutorial has INSPIRED and EXCITED me, I NEED to give my distress inks a workout NOW 🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing!!!
Yana your card is just too adorable!! Love it! Love how you made a simple roof using the scallop die! Fabulous job!
This card is so Beautiful.I love colors.And I love idea to use dies for the illusion.Great Job!!
This card is so Beautiful.I love colors.Fabulous idea to use dies for illusion.Great job dear Yana!
Great card and ideas! Especially the illusion of the bird house!
Awww!!!! Your card is absolutely adorable!!!!! Love, love, love!!!!
I really like how you gave the illusion of a bird house! Such a cute card.
Great idea on how to use your die. Cute colorful card.
This is so cute. I love the choice of colors you chose.
Oh my goodness! Love this release and your cards are soooooooo cute!
Great tutorial and card.
love your card. so colorful!
What a happy card. It certainly would cheer the recipient up. A cute idea for the die cut.
Gorgeous ink smooching…love the little bird house roof you made with the die.
Why did I never think of doing that for a roof – thank you! Gorgeous card…
Spectacular card, Love the bird house illusion and your video.
TTFN
pannelldesigns.blogspot.com
What a beautiful and bright card. Thank you for the inspiration!
What a wonderfully cheerful card!!! 🙂 Love it! Great job!
Creative way to build a bird house. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, very instructional.
So clever the use of dies! Color combo is so right now!
So creative the way you made the birdhouse. Very cute card.
The Birdie Note Stamp set is so adorable. It’s a must have!
The Birdie Note stamps are So sweet and cute, Thanks for sharing.
The little bird friends stamp is so cute. You made a soft cute card with it. I love the look.
Your card is adorable. Thanks for the great video.
The little bird house was worth the time! Very cute….
I love this card! i would definitely smile if I received this in the mail.
Love this card, and thanks for the great video!
This card is great!! I love the bird house illusion.
Hi, love this card with it’s beautiful water coloured background and cute little chic. Thanks for the helpful video. x
Such a colorful backdrop to this darling little bird! She obviously likes it, too, because she is singing her song of happiness as she sits on her branch!
Great design! Great release from PPP!
Your card is adorable, love the little birdhouse roof!!
Thank you for posting a video. The colorful back ground is just beautiful.
So cute! I love the great video & your adorable card. The birdhouse “illusion” idea is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing.
So Sweet Yana!!!
This would cheer up anyone. Nice colors too.
Thanks so much for sharing! Great card!
Love this card! Thanks for the video demonstration. I can’t wait to try the distress inks and misting technique.
Sharon
A Piece Of Heart Blog
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Card turned out great!
like the colors and roof of birdhouse!
Very cute card, thanks for the video.
Love the spring colors and the illusion of a bird house.
Love the card, the background is awesome and love the colors
Love the card, and the background colors are awesome
I love your birdhouse idea! Great use of the scalloped square die. This card is sweet and fun. TFS!
Love your cards . Super cute
Your card is precious! Thanks for taking the time to put together a tutorial. I’ve never tried the “smooshing” technique and am excited to give it a go! I love your birdhouse illusion too. So glad you finally came up with just the right idea!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper
Your roof eave with the die is very clever. Cute card.
Beautiful use of color, and lov! the design elements!
What a neat idea for the roof!
Very sweet. Thanks for the video.