I did it a little backwards I should have stamped the bird first and then added the branches but I did the branches first so when it went to lining up the bird to sit on the branch, I was a tad off so I had to do some fixing but hubby liked it so that's all that matters. I think I am going to purchase the die for these, it comes with four birds two larger and two smaller, and Betsy shows on her blog how to line them up for stamping using the dies, think it will make things even easier, but as you can see her layered stamps line up wonderfully, it takes 4 layers of stamping to make up this bird.
I didn't buy her branch set but used one I already had. It looked a little plain so I took some very small clear gems and colored them with markers to bring a little more color to the card.
The Greetery - Robin and Wren stamp set, layered stamps
Scrappy Cat - Vine Flourish, colored w/markers
Mark Richards - Crystal gems, colored w/markers
We made it home from church yesterday with no problem but hubby had to go to work in the afternoon and it was a very slippery ride, thankfully they worked on the roads while he was working and the drive home last night was much better he said, we are getting round 2 of snow and then mix of rain and snow, then back to snow this evening, so it will be another interesting day. Thankfully we don't have to get out :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by,
Connie
10 comments:
So beautiful and sweet!
Such a pretty birthday card. I love how you dressed up the branches with the gems -- Perfect finishing touch!
I just adore that bird and you did get the colors just exactly right. It looks great with the branch you have.
We are going to get some freezing rain this evening but I think we are missing the most of these storms. Hope you stay safe and warm!
Such a lovely birthday card, I do like robins.
All the best Jan
Beautiful bird and fabulous colouring.x
Betsy has the most beautiful sets! And you have worked your magic with this pretty bird! Glad he liked it!
This is so beautiful Connie! The colors of your robin are just lovely and the berries you added to the branches are the perfect finishing touch. Congrats on your win at the Greetery. I'm glad you can stay safe at home through the bad weather. More crafty time! ;0)
Such a lovely bird, Connie, and darling sweetness. I am especially liking the blue distressing around the edge - like the appearance of sky without detracting the bird! Great idea! Merry Christmas, Connie! hugs, de
this card is so pretty, i really love the colors you used!! and as i said, i am so jealous of your snow.
i'm glad your husband got home ok!!
This is absolutely beautiful, precious, and sweet! Love the colors of the bird, and the branches you used are perfect! I'm glad you made it home safely. I've seen a lot of pile ups on the news.
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