One more bird...

My final entry for the the bird challenge over at The hero Club Blog. As usual, these pictures didn't come out that great, but I'm in a huge hurry, so they'll have to do (click to see larger):


The background was made by stamping multiple bird images (mostly from Hero Arts and one from SU) with VersaMark and then embossing with clear embossing powder. The main image was stamped and colored with Prismas and Gamsol. The sentiment was stamped and colored, and then another, leafy flourish stamp was stamped on top of it with VersaMark and clear embossed as well. It's difficult to see this detail in the photo, making it appear that the sentiment is just floating, but IRL, it's much more defined and grounds the sentiment. Hopefully a second, close-up shot will help? (Again, click to see larger...)


Anyway, the clear embossing was inspired by a sweet friend's card, seen here. It was really difficult for me to get a clear picture of it... :P On an unrelated note, this is the third card I've made now that doesn't have any ribbon on it. I wonder if I'm coming down with something?? ;)

Thanks for looking. Hope your weekend is going well. :)

SUPPLIES:
Paper - Stampin' Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink
Stamps - Hero Arts Sparkle Clear 'A Little Birdie', Clear Design 'Anytime Messages' sets and 'Leaf Flourish', SU's 'Wild About You' set (small, solid bird)
Ink - VersaFine, VersaMark
Misc - Prismas and Gamsol, Ranger clear detail embossing powder and heat tool, small corner rounder, SU scallop punch, circle punches, Hero Arts Gemstones