Last month, I joined the MHK Designs DT and this is the first month I've gotten to celebrate a new release from the shop. From today through Saturday, you'll see a newly released set each day and they are all so wonderful. We start with the "Birds n Branches" set which has 3 images and 3 different sentiments. I also used one of the MHK Designs papers from the "Going Gingham - Rustics" set (pine.) See below for photos of both the sets.
I colored the image with my ProMarkers, then die cut it and matted it with another die cut in lime green (Spellbinders.) I love the yellow on the bird, the green on the tree leaves, and the three different shades of green in the papers. I thought about a really bright yellow to make him look more like a meadowlark but decided the vintage image called for something a bit more subtle. :-D
The octagon is cut with a die from QuicKutz. The sentiment is printed and hand cut. I tied a two-color, double bow (left over scrap ribbons from my stash) and used it as the only embellishment. I really wanted to show off the image and that lovely gingham paper so left it as simple as possible.
Much as I appreciate shaped cards, I still love the basic A2 card for size and shape; a single fold and a perfect size card for mailing without extra postage.
Challenges:
Dragon's Lair (bottom row)
Be sure to come by tomorrow for the next release. They are already all in the shop if you want to see them before you see the DT inspiration cards made with them. But fair warning: you'll fall in love and want them all ! :-D Happy Stamping NanaConnie
Edited to add: I have several posts pre-scheduled and that's a good thing because, due to an injury, I'm currently unable to type or craft or even leave comments. I can visit your blogs but leaving comments is just not going to happen. Hopefully, I'll be back to normal in 2 or 3 weeks.
27 comments:
A spectacular coloring job on this one Connie. I like all the different dies you used here. Everything came together nicely to make a beautiful card.
WOW! What a stunner, NC. Hope you're feeling better.
x Asha
Hello, NanaConnie! Your card is beautiful! I love how you coloured the bird! This is a great set! I bet you like the kitty set too!
I just love what you did! I love the color palette you worked with as well. Fab!
Beautiful colouring, love the gingham and the bird.
Gorgeously colored, Connie! You've captured this bird perfectly - and the shading in the leaves and branch are equally beautiful! Love your green tones! hugs, de
LOVE LOVE LOVE the monochrome green you used here, NC! I am SO in love with the gingham paper on this, too! Now, GET WELL SOON, friend! Sending HUGS! :) Mynn xx
Molto molto bello!!
Francesca
Beautiful project.
This is just beautiful! Great die cuts and pretty greens!
Well first thing,
hope you are feeling
better soon!
Great looking card,
loving this bird.
Carla from Utah
Congrats on your new DT position with MHK Designs. It will be fun to work with those designs. Sorry yu are not 100% right now. Take care and get lots of rest!
you did a wonderful job coloring this beautiful image. lovely card. I hope your hand is getting better.
hugs,
Teresa
Love your pretty card NC! The green colors are great!
Beautiful job with your card. I love the colors. Thank you for participating in our "Lucky Green" Challenge over at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ Hope you will come back really soon! Melanie, DT
Love the fab image,this is just gorgeous.xxx
This is a lovely card, thanks for joining us at MAWTT. xxx
Very nice...and with all those shades of green it makes me think of St. Patrick's Day comeing up :) Hugs...Janie
This is so lovely, i love the shade of green - my favourite, thank you for playing along at MAWTT this week hugs Judith x
Hi Connie! I honestly thought the bird was a pre-colored digital image, super coloring! Praying you have a speedy recovery! Thanks so much for joining us at As You Like It Challenge!
Beautiful coloring of the image. Perfect layout. Thanks for joining the Crafting With An Attitude challenge.
AMazing colouring NanaC! I love all the greens & your ginham paper too!
Hugs
Dawn xx
I love the image you've used! Good luck and thanks for joining in the fun with Lucky Green at Polkadoodles
Gorgeous, and I'm with you on the simple folds! Thanks for joining us at AYLI for this challenge. xx
What a lovely card you have made! thank you for joining us at As You Like It Challenge. Hugs! Mojca
Beautifully coloured and great design. Thank you for joining us at Crafting with an Attitude. Helen DT
Striking design - love the colour choices!
Thank you for sharing with Dragons Lair Challenges!
Susan
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