Jun 18 2008
Majestic Flight
This is something I had a little fun with and I was actually surprised with how the bird image turned out. It’s a solid image from the Inque Boutique set called Majestic Flight, which can be found here. I stamped it in Chocolate Chip on vanilla cardstock.
I know it doesn’t look exactly Chocolate Chip, though, does it? The bird’s plumage is so fancy it just begged to have some color added to it and I thought a sparkly sheen might be nice, too. I decided to see if my Sakura Stardust glitter pens would provide enough coverage and, as it turned out, they worked perfectly.
It’s deceptively shimmerless (?) in the first photo but this close up shows shimmer in the extreme — so much shimmer that the blue and green turned silver at this angle. It was pretty fun to learn a solid chocolate image could be turned into a jewel so easily. I followed the distressed lines of the image and left just enough Chocolate Chip along the edges to allow some definition. I used the edge of a sponge dauber to shade pink around the bird and accented the image panel with the pretty flourish that comes with the set.
I hadn’t planned on it turning out quite so pink but you know how it goes when you’re trying to coordinate several elements on one card…things just happen. The chartreuse (with pink?) is the flip side of the designer paper and I figured if My Mind’s Eye thinks it works, then who am I to argue? I just happened to have some chartreuse brads I thought I’d never use… It’s a good thing the intended recipient of this card is fond of pink…and birds…and I’m pretty sure she likes glitter, too.
I hope you have a fabulous day as we approach the even more fabulous weekend. I’m especially looking forward to it because I don’t have to work next week. Big smiles all around! Take care!
- Stamps: Majestic Flight by Inque Boutique, Happy Harmony (retired) by Stampin’ Up!
- Paper: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink textured, Very Vanilla, Kaleidoscope double sided designer paper by My Mind’s Eye
- Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
- Accessories: Offray ribbon, brads, Sakura Stardust glitter pens, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Gorgeous and I love all the pink! It’s amazing what the bird looks like at a different angle! I bet it’s beautiful IRL!!
Oh my, that’s beautiful! TFS! XO, Mimi
WOW! That’s really beautiful!
I love this set, I bought right away when I saw it
Love the colors - your Mind’s Eye sure knows what its doing
I must get this stamp set!
Best wishes,
Sankari
Lovely job on the card. The bird image is wonderful and the extra colours in the tail is a great touch. Hey, and when i doubt, go to the flip side of the DP - well done!
Its good you trusted your mind’s eye. Your instincts were right!
Love what you did with the stamp.
Retired Heather
What a gorgeous birdie! I love the shimmer and layers of papers. Your cards are always so well-balanced.
This is so beautiful!! I love that bird image, and the shimmer is just lovely!! What a great layout and the papers and ribbon are so pretty!! (I need to pull out my textured card stock more often).
Incredible!!! TFS!
How clever! I never would’ve thought to use the glitter pens on a dark solid image! And that’s why you’re the master!! I really love those colors together too and the layout is great. It’s so balanced, and since I deal with debits and credits, the balancing is important to me!
Oh Leslie, this is simply divine! I love that little stamp set, and you’ve certaily *worked your magic* with it here. Those papers are beautiful with the images, and I ADORE the shimmery bird!
oooooooooooh look at this shimmery vision of pink! YUMMY!
Oh Leslie, love your colors, shimmery and beautiful Peacock and wonderful layout with your DP’s, brads and ribbon. TFS
GORGEOUS!! I love how you inked up the bird with different colors. I’m totally inspired, Leslie. I have this image and have not used it.
Gorgoeus Leslie! Love the DP too! You have got me going now! I love the birdies! Deb
That is amazing! Your bird is gorgeous!
I love this bird image - I’m sure this card must be even more beautiful in real life!!
What a gorgeous card; the colours are beautiful. Great blog too :o)
This is really very beautiful!
Just love this — such pretty paper and a gorgeous image — so wonderfully put together!!! Love it!!!
So pretty! I love this combination of whimsy and elegance! Outstanding design, and I’ve acquired a taste for chartreuse lately. That fancy pink ribbon is perfect here. Linda