wistful den

"Sun Bird" 1/4 page flat card created for Moo Mania 's Egypt challenge After considering famous landmarks, cats, or hieroglyphs, I chose to follow my first instinct, wetland birds. To me, Egypt brings to mind nature films, and these birds are always the stars. I combined with the turquoise and gold of famous artifacts to evoke "Ancient Egypt." Heron (freehand): Bic Mark-It, metallic Sharpie. Tail attached by copper brad, gently swings half-circle (about 1 o'clock to 7 o'clock position). Background paper: Sponge daubed and stamped in Stampin' Up "Crushed Curry" ink, "Wetlands" stamp. Gold-flecked by lightly stamping each layer with Stampabilities pigment ink pad. Fun fact: Features a bath salts wrapper. After lying in scrap box for a while, it has found a good home.~

"Flowers in Her Hair" 6-bar fold card created for Just Add Ink 's #355 Sketch Challenge This is quite a large card, for a big -POP- of colour in the mailbox. Much thanks to the double-pleated fold tutorial by  From Me To You Paper Crafts . I looked up the technique after seeing it on Pinterest. It's so easy but fancy. Now I have a reason to look for double-sided paper. . . . Stampin' Up "Birthday Bash" DSP, "Label Love" stamp & coordinating punch. Flower dies came in the box with Evolution Advanced.

"Hello, Chicky!" partial die cut, 1/4 fold card for CAS(E) this Sketch #217 Spring is in the air (around here, summer/winter, alternately). Birds are singing, the sun is shining . . . it's time for April flowers! I've only just heard of card styles like "Clean and Simple" (on So Suzy podcast), so here is my first intentional "CAS." This design uses pre-fabricated elements: glitter paper and a felt chick. Easy assembly - cut and stick! - makes a quick option for card kits, beginners, or batch production.