Hi Everyone. Happy Friday.
Sorry I wasn't able to post a card yesterday, but as I sat down to update my blog, I realized that we had lost all of our cable connections. So, no phone, tv or internet! It turned out that we had an outage on our street and it took them quite a while to get it up and running. Consequently, I am running behind, so this will be a very quick post.
I saw the fabulous sketch across at FreshlyMadeSketches this week. I really wasn't sure what to do with the three central elements and stood in front of my crafting cupboard like Old Mother Hubbard….. I then hit upon using the Aviary stamp set. This was great, because it kept in with my resolution to use stamp sets that I rarely use. All that I needed to do was to find a way to incorporate them. I hit upon the idea of using the cages without the birds and then finding just the right sentiment!
I also went with a black and vanilla color scheme, and found that I got the best results when I embossed the cages with black embossing powder. All I needed to do was to "fussy cut" around the cages.
Here's the sketch
Here's my take on it – pity I couldn't get a decent photograph!
I was really pleased with the way it came out, and it gave me an excuse to use a couple of new stamping items that I got over Christmas – tissue tape and a background stamp.
As always, thank you so much for visiting my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits do me a great deal to me. Warm hugs and prayers for all of you who need a little lift tonight.
Hugs
Jaydee
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Oh Jaydee I love the sentiment and empty cages together! This is a great card – classic in b/w!
I love this card!!! So classy!!
Timeless Jaydee!!
Love the sentiment and empty cages too! I may have to case this. You’re a genius!!
Aww, this s a very sweet card! I really like how you used te birdcages in a very elegant way. You just are me look at tat stamp set in a whole new light! 🙂
That’s a great monochromatic color scheme to show of those gorgeous cages! And I love the background stamp! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
Oo, I really like this! What a fun fun card. :o) You know me and the fussy cutting…you are a pro at it. Me? Notsomuch. ;o) I love all those neutrals together and think I may have to steal that color combo.
Hugs!
Very nice, love the elegance.
This is so pretty! Love the colors! So glad to see you at Freshly Made Sketches!