The Create With Connie and Mary this week was the perfect sketch for a card I wanted to make for my nephew, Austin. He has always been a bird enthusiast since he was about 4 or 5. He has knowledge of birds that the average bird watcher could only hope to have. This week he had an interview with The Indianapolis Zoo and was chosen for the position to work with birds behind the scenes. I am so proud of him and wanted to send him a card to congratulate him. This card is soooo out of my comfort zone. He is also an avid Purdue fan, so using black and gold is painful for a true Indiana Hoosier! I know he will love it, and that's what it is all about! ENJOY!
Stampin' Up! Products:
Paper: Basic Black, Gold Foil, Very Vanilla
Ink: Staz On Black
Stamp Sets: Fine Feathers, Express Yourself, Word Play`
Tools: Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Arrow Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Large Oval Punch, Square Punch for Pennant
Embellishment: Black and White Baker's Twine
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Happy Stampin!
Claire
Wow, Claire, what a stunning card! Your use of the feathers is just wonderful and so personal for your nephew! I love how you used the texture folders to give different looks to the gold areas of the card! The inside is just perfect too! Thanks for joining us this week for the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Margaret! I always love to hear from you! I know you like the Fine Feather stamp, too. I am not a fan of gold, but I thought the embossing toned it down a little. I really appreciate all your kind comments! X
DeleteBeautiful card! Love all the textured gold paper and those feathers! Wonderful way to use the sketch! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Deb! I really appreciate your kind comments! X
DeleteWOW! This golden beauty is perfectly fitting for the occasion! Congrats to your nephew and thanks for joining us in the Sketch Challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Melissa! So very nice of you to compliment my card and my nephew! X
DeleteI love the way our Foil Sheets emboss and you've done a great job with yours also. Super cute with the feathers! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie & Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie! This was my first time to emboss on the foil. It worked well and was fun to work with. I appreciate your kind compliments! X
DeleteThe foil just embosses SO nice! Love the feathers with it, too! Thanks for playing along with the Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Connie! I really appreciate your kind comments!
DeleteStunning!! The embossed gold foil is amazing! So glad you joined us for the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole! It was fun to try something different! It is so nice to hear from you! X
DeleteOh my word this is simply STUNNING!!! I love the embossed foil paper and what wonderful feathers! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mary! Always nice to hear from you! X
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