Day 2 of the Blog Hop with May Arts and this next card has some really fun ribbon that perfectly compliments Stampendous Fairy Aviary Stamp. I love how the leaf ribbon ties into all the leaves that are growing out of the cage, and the teal check and lavender ribbon really make the green pop!
Here's how I made it:
Stampendous:
R245 Fairy Aviary
RS-L260 Relax Enjoy your Day
RS-R217 Floral Tapestry
DP102 Detail Clear Embossing Powder
SSH57 Jumbo Perfectly Clear™ Acrylic Handle
MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink By Tsukineko
MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper
VM001 Versamark Ink Pad
Plus:
- Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper© - white, purple, light blue
- Copics:E04,E11,E21,E00,R20,E49,E79,E35,E53,Boo,B000,BV02,BV00,
BV13,E33,Y21,Y28,YG03,YG06,YG07
- Blending Tool
- Distress Ink – Twisted Citron, Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet
- Cutting Die - Tag
- Heat Gun
- May Arts Ribbon – lavender, light blue check, green vine
- Exacto Knife
- Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
- Foam tape
Instructions:
- Start with 5 1/8” x 6 1/8” purple card. Cut 4 7/8” x 5 7/8” light blue cardstock and glue centered.
- Cut 4 ¾” x 5 ¾” white cardstock. Use blending tool to blend Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet. Let Dry completely. Let dry completely. Stamp Floral Tapestry using Versamark Ink, sprinkle with Detail Clear Embossing Powder. Shake off excess, and heat set. Repeat until background is completely covered. Glue centered.
- Stamp Fairy Aviary onto mixed media paper and color with Copics as shown. Cut out inside cage with exacto knife, and the rest with scissors. Glue to card.
- Glue ribbon. Die cut tag. Blend edges with Tumbled Glass, and then stamp sentiment onto tag using Wilted Violet.
Keep on Hoppin' Here:
Very pretty card!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | January 29, 2016 at 04:56 AM
I love the die cut you used. The colors on your background are beautiful!
Posted by: Julie C. | January 29, 2016 at 05:47 AM
Whoa! Hold the presses!!! This is magical and breath taking!! LOVE the background, the ribbons and placement of the ribbons!!! Such a gorgeous card for the lucky recipient!!! I have fallen in love with this image and need to add it to my toolbox ASAP! TFS!
Posted by: barb macaskill | January 29, 2016 at 06:43 AM
What a sumptuously gorgeous background!
Posted by: D.Ann C | January 29, 2016 at 08:01 AM
So pretty and the
next looks so cute.
Great coloring.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | January 29, 2016 at 12:57 PM
I have to get this stamp. Love how
you shaded the background.
thanks for sharing a beautiful card.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | January 29, 2016 at 01:25 PM
Wonderful coloring and background and love the leaf ribbon.
Posted by: Sue D | January 29, 2016 at 01:52 PM
Really nice card.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | January 29, 2016 at 03:03 PM
Gorgeous card! Love all the greenery in the cage. The ribbon looks great on this. Your coloring is lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy | January 29, 2016 at 05:05 PM
So beautiful. I love those colors. ♥♥♥
Posted by: Shari Arbogast | January 29, 2016 at 09:44 PM
I agree that the leafy ribbons ties the whole card together, and I love the purples and greens!
Posted by: Kate Pape | January 29, 2016 at 11:14 PM
This is gorgeous! I love the colors!
Posted by: VikiB | January 29, 2016 at 11:36 PM
Stunning!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 30, 2016 at 07:07 PM
Wow! This is simply gorgeous! Those colors are beautiful combo.
Posted by: Helen Gullett | January 31, 2016 at 08:38 AM
OH wow! I love this stamp SO much and you've showcased her in the most spectacular way! What an incredible bg! I'm in love! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Posted by: Linsey | January 31, 2016 at 02:19 PM
I love how you create such magical color combinations for your background paper that frame the stamp image so well, not to forget how lovely the coloring is on Fairy Aviary. Thank you for sharing this week!
Posted by: Stampendous Stamps | January 31, 2016 at 10:15 PM