Friday, 7 September 2012

Pastel Acetate Birdies

Good Morning, little oversight on my part with this post!  It went live at 6.30am with no text just the pics, oops...

This is an 8x8 card using a Splodge A Mask and Distress inks for the background.
I made a small panel for the topper using the faux silk technique, inked & stamped it.
I stamped & embossed the Crafty Individuals birds onto Heat Resistant Acetate, and made some extra leaves to extend the branches, joined them with the little flowers.
The birdcage is Spellbinders.
The 'Dream a Little Dream' banner was made by stamping and chopping the top line of the background stamp used.
And the question already asked in the comment box, how did I colour the birds?  I used Liquid Pearls with a cocktail stick.

Hope you like it!

This fits some challenges too
 
Charisma Cardz - 3E, C10 - Seeing double
Crafts and Me - #100 add a flower
Inky Impressions - SIO - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - must use stamp, no digis
Deep Ocean Challenge - 2W - #33 Things With Wings

  Sweet Stamps - 1E, C10, SIO - #81 Acetate

 Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (1st week) Winged Things
 Tammy Scrapin Corner  Anything With Wings 

 There's Magic in the Air  Things with Wings

 







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30 comments:

  1. Disco Queen7 September 2012 at 09:53

    Wow Maria, This card is Absolutely gorgeous! Did you colour the birds with pastel alcohol inks?

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  2. Bernie Simmons7 September 2012 at 10:55

    I'm speechless that is beautiful Maria Don't like it at all............LOVE IT xxx

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  3. minx7 September 2012 at 11:39

    you always make such beautiful cards Maria love the way this was done and the colours xx

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  4. Pauline7 September 2012 at 11:46

    Stunning Maria ;-) I love it xxx

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  5. kim dixon7 September 2012 at 12:09

    Beautiful card Maria, you have such great ideas

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  6. Linda Page7 September 2012 at 12:19

    beautiful Maria would never have thought of using liquid pearls to colour with a cocktail stick that's dedication that is.:-)

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  7. Sandra H7 September 2012 at 13:09

    Gosh Maria, This is so beautiful and lots of inspiration x

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  8. Sue7 September 2012 at 14:47

    This is gorge as usual Maria ...huggles xxx

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  9. Kathy Bradley7 September 2012 at 14:56

    So very pretty and elegant! Thanks for joining us at There's Magic in the Air!

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  10. Pat Taylor7 September 2012 at 15:02

    Aw Maria I just love this card it's stunning!!

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  11. ~ Kendra ~7 September 2012 at 15:29

    Beautiful card!! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stamps!!

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  12. Jane7 September 2012 at 17:32

    Oh Maria its fab!! I love the birds! Could you use the sakura pens or glass paint to colour them too? xx

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  13. Josephine7 September 2012 at 20:53

    Oh, this is beautiful!

    Thanks for joining the 'winged things' challenge at Crafty Cardmakers!

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  14. Anonymous7 September 2012 at 21:16

    This is so beautiful!!

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  15. Karen P7 September 2012 at 21:18

    So pretty and gorgeous! Off to find out about the 'faux silk' technique. Karen

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  16. Karen8 September 2012 at 02:52

    Gorgeous card! Your finishing touches are spectacular. Thanks for joining us this week at Inky Impressions challenge. Good luck with the draw!

    Karen

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  17. Sazzle9 September 2012 at 08:22

    This is fantastic Maria :-)


    xx Sazzle xx

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  18. G8country life9 September 2012 at 16:25

    Hi Maria, gorgeous card! Very impressive, love all the details : ) Thank you for sharing with us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner- Elisa

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  19. Lisa Carroll10 September 2012 at 05:52

    What a stunning card! Great job with the acetate. :) Thanks for playing along in our 'Put a STAMP On It!' challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog! xx

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  20. Babette10 September 2012 at 12:20

    What a amazing card. Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions.
    Hope to see you next week.
    Babette

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  21. Scrappy Scatty10 September 2012 at 14:22

    Fantastic card
    Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week
    Love Jan
    xx

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  22. jayneyd10 September 2012 at 21:42

    LOVE this card Maria...... soooooo pretty. Hugz, Jayne xxxx

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  23. Mina10 September 2012 at 22:53

    wow Maria stunning use of the acetate, the design is gorgeous...thanks for joining in with the Crafts & Me challenge this week
    Mina xxx

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  24. Sarah11 September 2012 at 00:44

    Beautiful work Maria as always.

    Sarah x

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  25. Craftychris11 September 2012 at 13:01

    ooh its gorgeous! I love the way you have coloured the birds xx

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  26. kavitha11 September 2012 at 15:55

    This is so beautiful n elegant:)
    Thank you for joining us at charisma cardz this week

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  27. Jo Rice11 September 2012 at 20:48

    Fantastic work Maria, I love it, you are so clever, hugs. X

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  28. Anonymous12 September 2012 at 15:34

    Stunning. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers. xx

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  29. Kym's Crafty Cards1 October 2012 at 12:56

    Maria, what a gorgeous card. I love the colours you have chosen.

    Could I ask a question on behalf of myself and some friends. We have got into using our Inkylicious brushes for effects like brayering and we were wondering whether we could use a Splodge Away Mat with these brushes or not. We would apprciate your advice. Best wishes, Kym xxx

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