Asian Artistry

Usually when I sit down to make a card, I like to start with a sketch that I've found somewhere on the internet.  Not this time!  I sat down and started putting pieces together and came up with this layout.

 

I inked up the bird image with a Not Quite Navy Marker and colored the leaves and branches with a Mellow Moss Marker.  I stamped it on Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut it out using my Nestabilities.  I decided to add some dimension to the card by sewing around all of the edges of the rectangle layers.

I sewed the inside of the card too.  I stamped the sentiment in Not Quite Navy ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut it out using my Oval Nestabilites.  I then ran it through the Big Shot again using the Nestability to create the dry embossed edge around the outside of the oval.

Before I took the cardstock out of the Nestability, I sponged Mellow Moss ink on the cardstock.  When I removed the Nestability it looked like this.

It left a Very Vanilla border and shows where the dry embossed edge is on the cardstock.  I used this same technique on the bird image on the front of the card.  Thanks for stopping by!  ~Dannie

Stamps:  Asian Artistry, Thank You Kindly
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Mellow Moss, Bella Birds DSP, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Mellow Moss
Accessories:  Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Sponge, Mellow Moss Satin Ribbon, Water Dew Drops, Janome Sew Mini

Comments

[Judy]

Wow Dannie - just lovely - so glad you are back - I've missed you and your work

Judy

[Val / Greywolf]

The Asian Artistry card is lovely. I am also very glad to see you back. I look forward to seeing your work, tips and ideas. Thanks. Val

[Patti Beachy]

Wow, this card is beautiful & so elegant!

It is so good to have you back - I have missed your creations. Your work is such an inspiration.