Aug 29 2007
Bird Notes
This card made me happy for a number of different reasons, most of which have to do with the supplies I used (I finally used my Bird Notes set–oh, joy!) but, also, I simply felt good about the process. I was comfortable with the feel of this as it came together — all the parts fit each other so well.
Part #1 is the focal image, of course. I got this Crafty Secrets Bird Notes set some time ago from Anna at Sassy and Sweet Crafts. She has a lot of wonderful stuff in her store, including a variety of Crafty Secrets clear stamps, but, alas, she no longer has Bird Notes. I did find them here, though, if you’re interested. Or you can Google search, as I did, and perhaps find them elsewhere. I must say, Crafty Secret’s clear stamps are incredibly detailed and I’m very impressed with them. I stamped the image with Chocolate Chip ink and colored it with my Stampin’ Pastels soft chalks, then sprayed with a matte sealer. The colors on the birds are Not Quite Navy and Creamy Caramel. I made an ornate tag with my wrought iron punch. After I punched it I trimmed down the borders a little and punched with the corner rounder. The pale blue organdy ribbon on the tag was curled with my heat gun and further dressed up with a silver cord bow.
Part #2 is the wonderful new BasicGrey Periphery paper that I purchased recently from Lindsey at Jacksonbelle Embellishments. Mine is a 6×6 pad, perfect for card making. Lindsey has some of the other new BasicGreys, too. I guess I was just waiting for this paper to come along as the perfect companion for Bird Notes. I’ve matched it up with Sahara Sand and Blue Bayou. Down there in the lower right corner I stamped the word “Greetings” in Always Artichoke. It’s the exact color of some of the print in the paper and it appears to be simply part of the paper’s design. I love the subtlety of it. The word is part of my Flourished Words set from Flourishes.
Part #3 is the upper border of the card. It’s Stampin’ Up!’s new En Francais background blended into that little argyle stamp from Looks Like Spring. They’re both stamped on a companion sheet of the Periphery paper, the script in Sahara Sand and the argyle in Soft Sky. I’m head over heels with this elegant new script!
As for the rest of the card — oh, my — I’ve developed a new appreciation for the grays since Stampin’ Up! debuted its new Basic Gray color. Do you see the velvet ribbon peeking out from under the tag? The folks at Flourishes sent it to me to play with. I was admiring the quality of it and thinking, gee, it’s sort of a silvery gray — so beautiful — so I looked it up on their site and found it here. Sure enough, the color is called Silver/Gray. I’ll definitely be getting more of this.
That’s enough talk about this one little card, I guess — more than was required, I’m sure, but I wouldn’t want to be lax in providing information for those of you who may be wondering about an item, color, vendor, etc. I know we don’t always have time to read these long posts so I’ve also listed ingredients below. Thank you for sharing some of your time with me. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Stamps: Bird Notes, En Francais, Looks Like Spring, Flourished Words
Paper: Blue Bayou, Sahara Sand, BasicGrey Periphery DP
Ink: Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke
Accessories: SU! Stampin’ Pastels, matte spray sealer, organdy ribbon, velvet ribbon, silver cord, eyelets, tag clip thingy (so sorry — what is that thing called?), wrought iron punch, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
This is beautiful!
Gorgeous card !!! I can’t believe you don’t have a hundred comments!
This is a stunning card. I especially love the punch at the top of your tag. Fabulous idea.
What a gorgeous card - the papers, colors - the birds, Love it all!
What a elegant and lovely card. All of the detail is wonderful. You are always so good about sharing detail in a very interesting way. Love how you used the punch for the tag. I’ve been thinking about getting some of that paper from Lindsey and the new SU background stamp - I supposed you’ve just, once again, enabled me!! :0)
Your cards are always so elegant and I think even you topped yourself on this one Leslie! I love all the details. And thanks for taking the time to give us all the deatails. I can tell how much love went into making this card!
OMG! I am so totally in love with this card, Leslie! Such a perfect setting for those adorable birds, which of course I have to have now! Wonderful use of the Periphery paper - thanks for the inspiration. That fancy tag is fabulous, and now En Fracais is on my next order. This has been a little bit of an expensive visit this morning. Thanks for the enabling! :o) Linda
WOW!! this is a visual fest! I love all the blues. You have pulled together every element perfectly!!
Oh Leslie, this is gorgeous!!! I love the colors, paper, coloring, velvet oh my this is just Yummy!
Wooooowwwwweeee!!! This is just FABULOUS!!!
What a gorgeous card! I just rec’d my 6×6 Periphery from Lindsey too and can’t wait to use it; I love that the colors match SU colors so well! Awesome!
Leslie, this is absolutely exquisite. These colors.. that touch of velvet.. the wonderful tag.. oh its just all perfect. And the Flourished Words sentiment goes perfectly with the SU En Francais. Love this card!
Trudee said it best–a visual fest! Everywhere you look on this card, you see something to admire! This is one of those magical creations that you just stare at in AWE! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
What a lovely, elegant card.
SO pretty! This one is almost ethereal! Love it!
Leslie, this card took my breath away, seriously! It is gorgeous! I can’t get over how you are able to meld all the different elements together like you do. It’s simply amazing. Should I just write the commission check straight to you, or will Jacksonbelle handle that, lol! OMG, I just want everything you use if it would make me so talented!
I’m a new addition to your site, and I am so glad I found it. Your work is simply outstanding!
I love this card. Your attention to subtle detail is extraordinary.
Leslie,
I personally enjoy your detailed explanations! I have learned alot reading your blog…so thanks for sharing your knowledge so unselfishly. This card is a show stopper.
This is so beautiful. I love the color scheme and how you made the scroll punch - rounding the corners is perfect. I have this punch but never use it, but love the look. thanks for sharing.
Everything about your card is perfect, Leslie! It is so stunning and gorgeous!!
OMWOW Leslie! This is stunning! I LOVE that bird stamp!! The whole card is just breathtaking!
Woohoo! You broke out the birdies! And they look stunningly gorgeous in those subdued vintage colors. Wow! What a great combination of designer paper and stamps. I keep scrolling back up to look at it! Love it!
You take us all on the journey with you as you so lovingly tell us how you create such beauties. While I’m here (and taking mental notes of my new wish lists), I am in another world. Aaaaah, I so enjoy my time with you and all the beauty you share. Thank you, once again.
Breath taking!!!!!!!!!Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
This card is amazing! I am in love!
That crafty secrets bird notes is a beautiful set, unfortunately I don’t see them in my future as I already overspent my budget for stamps. This card sure makes it tempting though, it is gorgeous as usual!
GASP — Oh my word!!!! I LOVE this!!!!!
This is so beautiful. I’m so glad you provided so much info in the post - there are details I would have completely missed. And it’s amazing to read how much thought you put into every little detail of your cards - you truly amaze me. I would have had no idea that you added the “greetings”, it goes so well with the paper. And I didn’t notice it at first, but I love how you overlapped the En Francais with the argyle - just gorgeous! Your blog is like a cardmaking class for me - please don’t ever feel like you’re typing too much detail!
This is gorgeous, Leslie — I adore those birds and love the punch accent you created for the tag . . . amazing card!
So soft and beautiful - your work with chalks always blows me away — truly the master!!! I love this bird set as well, and only used it 2 or 3 times — maybe it’s time to pull it out again — love this, totally and completely!!! Fabulous work!!!
I can see why you are happy with this card — it is stunning. This is a true masterpiece. I love all the extras touches.
……………..THUD! Out cold on the floor . . .
So elegant! Beautiful tag, LOVE Periphery,and the velvet ribbon…the perfect touch!
Leslie, this is just beautiful. WOW! I love the beautiful layout and and all the detail. I really do need to order some of those beautiful stamps from Crafty Secret’s! Have a great weekend, Jennifer
It’s a knockout! Thanks for the description. Just beautiful
Oh Leslie - this is beyond beautiful - absolutley blows me away!
Leslie!!! YOu are killing me here! Love it!!!
Wow! So pretty! I just found your blog and will definitely be coming back often. I really love your style!
am amazed when you detailed the construction of the card how each thing could have been too much but in your artistic hands became just enough…it is an inspiration to those of us who are timid in adding extras…expecially intrigued by the use of the corner rounder punch and the wrought iron punch
blessings
patti
Leslie, this is incredibly lovely–what a artist you are!
How fabulous is this? I just {love} it!
~Ang
This is so dreamy! Love your color choices and the overall softness that you achieved.
Linda