My first card is made with the new set Under His Wings - what a wonderful image which is easy to color with shading already done for you and a beautiful script background.
The sentiments include encouraging Bible verses about being under the protective and loving wings of God.
I also used the Light of Christmas script bg on the kraft card base. I masked the bird to sponge a teal ink background. My little bird may not be a typical one you'd see in your yard or garden but I think it has a little bit of an exotic look!
All edges have been distressed with SU's Soft Suede ink, and I finished with a twine bow and button.
Supplies include:
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Under His Wings
Kraft cardstock
SU Taken with Teal, Lucky Limeade cardstock
Cheery Lynn Designs Fanciful Flourish die
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles
Twine
October Afternoon buttons
Copics
SU Soft Suede ink
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Echo Park Dots and Stripes dp
The butterflies in the set New Beginnings are going to be an absolute favorite with me, especially with the matching die set! I love the sharp, crisp image they create and how the die-cut butterflies add so much dimension.
I used a Sizzix embossing folder for the background panel and stamped one of the beautiful sentiments from the set on the upper half. All the sentiments in this set have encouraging and meaningful words and quotes about change and new beginnings.
I added a Memory Box vine in black along the bottom and pearl accents, trying to leave enough white space to keep a somewhat clean and simple look.
Supplies include:
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps New Beginnings
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Butterflies die set
Memory Box Delicate Vine die
Versafine Black Onyx ink
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Pearls
Copics
Time to hop on and check out what the rest of the Design Team have come up with! Here's a complete list of everyone participating today!
Bridget Finlay - you are here!
DJ Rants
Korin Sutherland
Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to come to the Release Party in the Splitcoaststampers Members Forum tonight at 8:00 pm EST. As always, there'll be fun chat, challenges and full reveals!
Korin Sutherland
Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to come to the Release Party in the Splitcoaststampers Members Forum tonight at 8:00 pm EST. As always, there'll be fun chat, challenges and full reveals!
Stunning creations Bridget! Always such beautiful cards...love both!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful colors on this Bridget! love the bird and the text bg stamping!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is stunning! I am in love with your first card!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! *mouth hung open in awe!* Your cards are absolutely GORGEOUS! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love the elegant look to these cards - great work!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous Bridget! I love all SNSS sets, but particularly the bird images, and this one is no exception! Both of your beautiful cards have such a supportive and comforting message! Every detail on both...perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Bridget! Love the bold colors.
ReplyDeleteWOW~
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous colouring on that first card. Stunning.
And the 2nd is great too. Love these new sets.
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The bird image seems to glow against the kraft background! So pretty! I love the pops of color the butterflies give to the second card. The embossing is great, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, that bird card is gorgeous! And your CAS butterfly card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Bridget!! Your coloring is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHUGS!
Beautiful! The colors on the first one are just so brilliant and vivid. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Absolutely stunning cards! The vivid colors are amazing! And the stamps....I get more excited with each blog on this hop!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! :D
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous, but I'm especially loving the bird with script image! Love the color palette you chose!
ReplyDeleteI love the unexpected color combination on the bird card. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeletestunning cards love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I'm really into butterfly cards lately, so I'm loving your creation!
ReplyDeleteYour bird card just makes me want to burst out in song!! wow, your colouring is fabulous! your butterfly card is so pretty also.
ReplyDeleteThe teal & lime colors are exotic together! If the bird set is easy to color..it's for me. Thanks for your great ideas!
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! i love the powerful colours of the butterflies!
ReplyDeletehugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo
Love the bird image!! Beautiful color choices on the bird card!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on the bird card and very pretty butterfly card--I like the embossing.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, but that bird one is amazing!! Your color technique makes it glow!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteWow I love both cards - I especially love the bird card - those colors are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBridget, both of your cards are SO beautiful! I especially love the color combo in the first one!
ReplyDeleteLove the bird Bridget, but those butterflies are wonderful. Love it when the dies match the stamp. As usual you colored them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThe cards are stunning...your 1st one just grabs my attention.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards, love the coloring and color you choose, and the sentiment on the second card is my very favorite. Thank you so much for creating and sharing them.
ReplyDeleteYou are very detailed. I love your color combination on your first card/ The bird is great!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning!! I love the bright, beautiful colors you used on this gorgeous bird!!
ReplyDeleteSO pretty, Bridget. I love the BG stamp with the music on the bird card. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful. Your coloring is exceptional. Love the embossing on the butterfly card.
ReplyDeletereally beautiful especially the first one, the bird is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning! The colors are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The music is always a favorite of mine, and I love the way your butterflies pop!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!! I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card designs, love them both
ReplyDeleteI love both cards because of the beautiful colors. The butterfly card is so crisp & clear. Terrific job.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Love the colors of both of your cards, very pretty stamps and creations you made with them!! Cool layout and combo of stamps, shapes & colors on the first. Love the white & black with the beautiful colorful butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards! Exquisite coloring and shading!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards! Exquisite coloring and shading!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Bridget. Love the colors, the textures... the delicate die-cuts look fabulous! Hope you get to stamp more soon!
ReplyDeleteOH Bridget!!! Your bird card is outstanding - I feel a case coming on... I love your style!
ReplyDeleteBridget these are beautiful cards using the June release. You're a terrific designer and always present such lovely offerings that inspire our hearts and encourage our creativity. Thank you.
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