Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Less is More - Week 212 - Wings

The current challenge over at Less is More this week is 'Wings'. I did try to steer clear of birds and butterflies but in the end opted for a favourite birdie stamp of mine:
I used:

 - A6-ish white card blank, the front portion of which I ran through the Cuttlebug using the SU 'Chevron' embossing folder with the back of the card folded outside the folder (needs must with a little Cuttlebug sometimes)

 - then backed the inside of the front part of the card with a piece of plain white card stock to add stability as the breaking down of fibres during embossing can leave a piece of card a bit unsteady on its feet :)

 -  the image is from Banana Frog's set called 'Shake your tail feathers', stamped using Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink and coloured using Whispers pens, then covered with clear 'Wink of Stella'. Sadly Banana Frog ceased trading over three years ago - I loved their crisp designs, sigh :(

- the sentiment of course came from the same stamp set, again stamped in Memento 'Tuxedo Black'

- then die cut the image using a Lil 'Inkers Stitched Rectangle die, and glued it onto a slightly larger rectangle die cut from a snippet of SU 'Tempting Turquoise' card stock

 - then added the 'topper' to the card front using thin sticky pads 
Di
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29 comments:

  1. Carol L25 February 2015 at 00:19

    Shake your tail feathers.......that reminds me of an old song when I was a teen-ager! LOL Cute card Di, and I love the embossing. I cannot seem to ever get enough of these Lil Inker stitched rectangles! They take every card straight over the top for me!

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  2. scrappymo!25 February 2015 at 00:24

    Oooohhhhhh...so pretty!

    That is a lovely stamp...I can see why you love it too! The stitched dies are fab...They are finally available in my area. I picked up a rectangle set from Lawn Fawn I think!

    Sorry I have not been much in touch. Finally feeling stronger and should be back to normal by the end ofthe week. The student leaves and I will have access to my craft room again! The builder arrives March 14th to build the door that will separate me from the guest suite! Yay!!!

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  3. Brenda25 February 2015 at 02:51

    What a cute card Di! I love that bird and I love the "shake your tail feathers". lol Too cute! The chevron embossing folder looks awesome! Hugs, Brenda

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  4. Jane Willis25 February 2015 at 04:50

    I love it! That peacock stamp is so cute - and I need a peacock feather for today's project. Mind if I pluck one?
    Jane

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  5. Sarn25 February 2015 at 11:00

    Oh SWEEEEEET! What a brilliant sentiment to go with that cute bird.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  6. Linda25 February 2015 at 12:08

    This is sooo cute ... love the little peacock! xx

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  7. Kath25 February 2015 at 12:42

    A fab card Die - I love the image and can see why it's one of your favourites.
    Kath x

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  8. Eve25 February 2015 at 14:13

    I love your birdie Di - and I remember Banana Frog stamps and seeing them on Create and Craft T.V.
    So sad when companies go out of business as with craft shops closing :-(....

    Thanks again for the mention of my blog giveaway.
    xx

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  9. KandA25 February 2015 at 15:22

    That is a fabulous stamp and I love the colour combo - perfect with the embossed background xx

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  10. Sazzle Dazzle25 February 2015 at 16:13

    It's a fabulous bird Di and deserves a showing in our Wings challenge.
    The chevron embossing is a fantastic detail too. Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  11. Brenda in IN25 February 2015 at 16:57

    Oh Di, this is so cute. I love the tail feathers and the whole image is so darn fun.

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  12. jimlynn25 February 2015 at 18:05

    Not only perfect, but pretty as well! Very, very cute.
    Lynn

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  13. Sandra H25 February 2015 at 18:17

    Aww so cute Di is your card x

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  14. Glennis F25 February 2015 at 18:27

    cute bird - the rectangles are great - I must have a look for them

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  15. Jackie T25 February 2015 at 18:46

    Hi Di this is a gorgeous CAS card I love the blue bird he is so friendly. Hugs Jackie

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  16. Pat25 February 2015 at 19:19

    I love that bird Di and the chevron background works really beautifully with the stitched mats. Thank you for the heads up about the TT folder so will keep my eyes peeled for the 5 x 7 one to appear somewhere. x

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  17. LesleyG25 February 2015 at 20:52

    This perky little peacock is certainly strutting his stuff Di, very pretty and lovin' the stitched layers xxx

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  18. Kathleen25 February 2015 at 21:04

    Really cute image and fab colouring, lovely fun card.

    Kath x

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  19. Jean25 February 2015 at 22:20

    A super cute card , I love the colours, and the chevron EF. I must get myself some of those stitched dies too !!
    Jean x

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  20. Darnell25 February 2015 at 23:03

    Your fashionista is strutting proudly on this pretty, pretty card, Di!! I love it!! Hugs, Darnell

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  21. Karen Dunbrook26 February 2015 at 12:02

    sweet card...love the colours...

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  22. Viv26 February 2015 at 13:08

    Real pretty card Di! x

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  23. Hettie26 February 2015 at 13:23

    Awww! Lovely card. I thought that looked a bit Banana Frogish...miss them!
    Hugs
    xx

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  24. Elizabeth26 February 2015 at 15:37

    Lovely card, Di. The bird is fab and I love the fun sentiment too. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  25. Liz26 February 2015 at 21:34

    Fabulous card - love the image and the sentiment. The chevron embossed background looks great with the stitched die cuts. xx

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  26. Chrissie27 February 2015 at 19:20

    What a cutie Di!
    This is a great little card!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  27. Anne28 February 2015 at 07:30

    Love those chevrons Di, what a super card!
    Thank you for joining us at Less is More
    Anne
    LIM

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  28. Juls1 March 2015 at 03:39

    Love this!! Xx

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  29. Cornelia (fun stamping)1 March 2015 at 03:41

    So pretty and that embossing folder is beautiful!

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