For today’s card I’ve used a wonderful sketch by the uber-talented Lesley Croghan. The sketch is for this week’s Freshly Made Sketches Challenge, and I simplified the making of this card by using primarily punches. First, here’s a look at the sketch:
I’ve always liked the elongated cards, and mine measures 4″ x 9″ so it will fit perfectly in a business size envelope.
Here’s what I came up with, using most punches for a quick and easy card that is suitable for either a male or female recipient:
The base card is Soft Suede cardstock, and the main panel is Very Vanilla cardstock sponged lightly with Soft Suede Classic Ink, and then layered on a piece of Basic Black cardstock. The bottom portion, the leaves and the piece cut with the 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch are Always Artichoke cardstock. The paper ribbon is Cajun Craze cardstock that was cut with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, and the “Happy Birthday” is from the Happiest Birthday Wishes hostess stamp set, and was stamped with VersaMark and then heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.
The bird and it’s one “branch” were stamped with the Language of Friendship stamp set using Soft Suede Classic Ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock, and punched with the Bird Builder Punch. The Very Vanilla circle was punched with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch and then stamped with the Good Grid stamp and Soft Suede Classic Ink.
I hope you’ve been inspired by this card that was quick and easy by using punches! To see more inspirational ideas, and to join us in this week’s challenge, please visit Freshly Made Sketches!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
SUPPLIES: Paper: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze; Stamp Sets: Language of Friendship, Good Grid and Happiest Birthday Wishes; Ink: Soft Suede Classic Ink and VersaMark: Tools: Bird Builder Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4″ Circle Punch and Stamping Sponges; Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals and White Embossing Powder.
9 comments
Christy Q says:
February 6, 2012 at 12:57 pm (UTC -4)
Cindy – this is lovely! The colors are so soft and perfect for a birthday card. I know this would be perfect for my grandmom who loves birds so thank you for the inspiration. Now that means I would need to buy the bird punch and the grid stamp… LOL!
Nina says:
February 5, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC -4)
Fabulous card, I love the colours.
Tui Nathan says:
February 2, 2012 at 6:47 am (UTC -4)
This is lovely Cindy … it is so nice to see that gorgeous bird again and you have used it well here … yep, great colours, great design!!!
Jen Mitchell says:
February 1, 2012 at 8:10 pm (UTC -4)
Cindy this is fantastic! The colors are divine!! Way to get creative with punches!
Marianne says:
February 1, 2012 at 5:18 pm (UTC -4)
Sooooooooooooooo happy you are back….missed you !!
Marianne
Lesley says:
February 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC -4)
I love the colours too Cindy! The embossed sentiment in white is lovely, I need to try that!
Tracey says:
February 1, 2012 at 8:57 am (UTC -4)
I need to purchase some more punches! love this!!!!!
Linda Callahan says:
February 1, 2012 at 8:43 am (UTC -4)
Great colors – love the border accent! The white embossed sentiment is terrific – I must remember to do that more!
Jen Timko says:
February 1, 2012 at 7:40 am (UTC -4)
I love the colors on this! Beautiful use of the punches!!