25 March 2021

Flamingo birthday

 Hi Everyone, another family card today, this time for my G Niece it's her birthday today. (She is the one studying to be a midwife). Anyhow, I have quite a few flamingos in my files including a stamp, but decided to use this one, as I loved the sentiment. I took it to my Silhouette and I added an offset to the image, so I could cut it all together in one, then I print and cut it 3 times for layering. 

I don't plan my cards, they "come together" very blasé of me I know. I decided to use a frame, then wanted to use a die background, I couldn't make up my mind which, so put cut them and put them together.

The cut out centre of the frame I coloured in DO's, flamingo colours and after seeing lots of you using Posca pens, I bought one and did a bit of splotting! A new word? well it means splashing and spotting!  Then I thought why not colour the die too. 

Before attaching the die to the frame I noticed I got a little of the ink on the frame, so splashed some more ink over parts of it. Call it a rescue? Then when all attached, the frame being 3D'd, I added the flamingo on 3D pads after I had coloured, used sparkle pen and glaze on it. I hope she liked it.

frame die - Card Making Magic
background die - Tattered Lace
card - cross stitched embossed Outlet Store
flamingo - The Lovely Studio (used to be Pink Petticoat)
inks - Distress Oxide, Worn Lipstick, Abandoned Coral, Peacock Feathers
white spots - Posca pen
glaze - Nuvo Crystal Glaze

closeup of sparkle and glaze


this is the insert I added a party hat to the flamingo and 
some leaves around the edge.






26 comments:

Janette said...

Morning Faith, this is so beautiful, I love the image and of course the colours and background are just perfect, do love a good bit of 'splotting' myself, very enjoyable.xx

Sarn said...

FABULOUS . . . both inside AND out! xxxx

Shona Erlenborn said...

What an awesome card! Love everything! The background coloring, the flamingo sparkle and shine and the sentiment. So pretty in pink both inside and out! She's bound to love it!

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card and sparkly Flamingo,beautiful lattice die and love the inky splotted(great word!) background
Carol x

Bunny said...

Cute birthday card. Thanks for the close up. It shows the gloss ever so nicely. [Bunny]

Beebeebabs said...

Love your card and image thanks for sharing!!!

Carol L said...

What a fabulous design! I just love that inky background and the flamingo is cute too. What a wonderful message to put inside - this is just the cutest birthday card!

Hetty said...

Wow, Faith, this is a super card!! Very girly and fun.
Love the background so much.

Leslie said...

Love, love, love! The background and frame are fabulous, and that flamingo is oh, so cool! Great card, Faith!

Leslie said...

Love, love, love! The background and frame are fabulous, and that flamingo is oh, so cool! Great card, Faith!

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is adorable. Love the flamingo and your background is lovely.

Pat K said...

Wow..this is fabulous Faith. Wonderful colours, sentiment and design with such a cool flamingo. xx

Brenda said...

Oh my gosh, this is a fun and super cute birthday card Faith!! Great sentiment, loving the sparkle and shine on the flamingo and definitely loving the "splashing and spotting"! What a great frame and love the background. The inside is just beautiful too. Well done lady, no loss of mojo here! Hugs, Brenda

Chana Malkah said...

Adorable card, Faith! Your background is perfect for the flaming0! Love it!
Hugz,
Chana

Maria said...

What a gorgeous flamingo card for your niece! Lovely colors and fabulous background! Great touch with the sparkle and glaze, too! My sis loves flamingos! When I look at this, I think of her! Amazing card, Faith...love it!!!

Shirley Young said...

Love what you have done with this card Faith, the finished effect is beautiful. I will have it look up Posca pens as they are new to me. Fabulous verse too xx

Linby said...

It's all come together beautifully, love the verse inside too.

cotnob said...

A super Birthday card Faith, a fabulous design - I love the flamingo.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Mac Mable said...

What a fabulous card and the cutest flamingo. Such a thoughtful card and loving the sentiment too x.

Liz said...

Wonderful card, Faith. Great design and a beautiful sentiment inside too. xx

Vicky Hayes said...

How brilliant Faith! I love the mesh effect of the die cut and frame and the ink blended and splattered background showing through. The flamingo is adorable - I especially like his little shiny feet! Vicky x

pinky said...

I absolutely love this card. That trellis design in the background is so gorgeous and really sets everything off.

Greta said...

Oh wow--love everything about this card, Faith! One of my favorites!

Sally H said...

That is super cute!

Aimeslee Winans said...

This is adorable, Faith. Love the rescue - success! xoxo

Rosemary said...

oh what a fun design, faith! love that flamingo!