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This is a card I made for a Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge this week.   I hadn't started out to make a Christmas card, but that's how it ended up.

I just love the little Robin Red Breast.  I made him by inking one of the birds from the Aviary stamp set using markers.  So cute!

Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Aviary & Small Script (R)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive & Early Espresso classic ink pads, Early Espresso & Real Red markers
DSP: Early Espresson from the DSP Neutral Stack
Ruffled Ribbon in Lucky Limeade & Victoria Crochet Trim
Large & small oval punches. 
I traced a plant pot for the circle and hand cut it.

Hope you have a crafty day.

Cheers
Karen

Aviary Gift Picture

I've been very slow getting back into the crafting this past week.  Don't get me wrong, I've been doing things, just not finding the time to do the photography/downloading & blog typing.  I really don't know where the days go.

Anyway, as I'm going to use the Aviary stamp set in my next class, I thought I'd share a picture I made using it.  This is a gift for someone and I've chosen the colours that I know are favourites.   I did a lot of layering because I've used a box frame, so it allows for some dimension.   These frames are so easy to use and go quite nicely with all sorts of themes & colours.  I've used them for kids bedrooms with a colourful collage of bugs, and for a friend of mine who wanted some pictures to hang over her bedhead.   They are also great for framing photos that you've embellished to showcase a special event or holiday shot.  Here's a couple of links from previous posts:  http://kcpaperlady.blogspot.com/2010/06/simple-stylish.html     http://kcpaperlady.blogspot.com/2009/10/more-pics.html    http://kcpaperlady.blogspot.com/2009/10/pictures.html

You can buy the frames at Ikea in a variety of sizes.  Some box, some not.  And they're easy enough to reuse and change the picture if your decor changes.

Supplies used:
Aviary Stamp Set
Card stock - Very Vanilla, Kiwi Kiss (R) & Pacific Point
Loop to Loop rub-ons (R)
Ink:  Kiwi Kiss (R) & Pacific Point
Narrow cream coloured ribbon (non SU).   I've also dyed two pieces of ribbon using Kiwi Kiss & Pacific Point inks: super easy to do by running the ribbon over the surface of the ink pad - I use a sponge dauber on my finger so I don't get ink all over my hands.  Remember to let the ribbon dry before adhering it to your project otherwise it will soak into your cardstock and leave a yucky mess.
Jewels - Basic Rhinestones


Hope you like it!
Karen

Mojo Monday 167

This week I've used the Aviary stamp set for the first time.  I'm not overly happy with the card, but I plan on playing some more when I've finished this post.  I love other peoples designs using this set so I know I can do better.  Most importantly, it got me finding my Mojo!!

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Supplies Used:
Stamps - Aviary & Well Scripted (Summer Mini)
Cardstock - Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango
Paper - DSP Blueberry Crisp - I'm loving this!
Ink - Pacific Point, Not Quite Navy & Tangerine Tango
Ribbon is Bashful Blue double stitched wide grosgrain.
Wide Oval punch, 1 3/4" circle punch & 1 3/8" circle punch.   I then stuck the Very Vanila circles onto Tangerine Tango and cut them out by hand.
Sponge Dauber & Linen Thread

Thanks for looking.  I love reading your comments so feel free to leave one.

Karen