One of the things that first caught my eye in the Nature Walk stamp set in the Occasions Mini was the eggs. I loved the detail they had cut into the stamp itself. That is why I wanted to showcase them on this card. I began with an Early Espresso card base that I ran through my Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Impression Folder, only on the top half of the card. For the focal point, I stamped the eggs on a piece of Natural Ivory stock in Black Stazon ink. I then colored them using Bashful Blue, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight ink using my Aqua Painter. Did you notice how the Daffodil turned a little green? That is why I decided to pull in the Old Olive Satin Ribbon. Once my eggs were colored, I shaded around them with Blush Blossom as I always do when water-coloring. Next, I paper pierced the top edge and distress the edge with my cutter tool set. I did the same thing to a piece of Pacific Point that is 1/4" taller. I then sponged the edges of both using some Soft Suede ink. Next came the Old Olive Satin Ribbon that I pleated using sticky strip. I topped end off with a vintage brad. Finally I created the tag using the Tiny Tags set in Early Espresso and Old Olive ink. I tied it around the brad using some linen thread.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. The weather is going to be gorgeous here so I hope to get out and do some yard work today. Smiles to you all!
Oh I just adore this card! I'm trying to resist this set but I LOVE your card!
Posted by: Mindy Backes | February 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM
This is gorgeous!! Love your watercoloring! You make me want to try some more!
Posted by: Angie tieman | February 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM