01 November 2024

Winter Robins CCC

   Hi Everyone, number 1 of my DT makes today is for -

Critter Crazy

Whether Furry, Feathered, Fantasy, Fairytale, 
Scaly, or Insect, there must be a critter.
 

With Christmas on the horizon, my card today is a - Yep! You've guessed, a Christmas card. I went looking through my files, as I have a mass of digital stamps. I found this lovely image and decided to use it. Then took it into Silhouette to cut it out, no fussy cutting for me, as you well know. I cut 3 layers, then using inks I coloured the top layer, next I added sparkle pen to the snow in the image.

It was only then I thought about a design, I looked through some sketches I have saved, and decided this one from Atlantic Hearts could be adapted to suit. 

I cut a layer to add to the base card, then lightly drew the oval, onto the base card, to blend it. After blending, I placed the layer on top, but didn't like the plainness, so used a snow embossing folder, then attached it to the base card. The image was 3D'd over the oval. I found a die sentiment that fitted into the space, backing it with red card. I'm quite pleased how it turned out 

image - Ikes Art Winter Robins
inks - Distress inks, tumbled glass, vintage photo, ground espresso, candied apple, ripe persimmon, mowed lawn, forest moss
embossing folder - Crafters Companion Snow
sentiment die - Lisa Horton magazine freebie  SCP#250
red card - Dovecraft
Stickles - used on top of the holly snow 

18 comments:

brenda said...

Very sweet pair of Robins Faith, they really pop against all the white space. The silhouette sentiment strops very effective.

B x

Janette said...

What a beautiful card Faith, first I love the EF you used, the image is so sweet and the colouring is gorgeous.
Have a lovely weekend, take care. xx

Rosemary said...

What a beautiful take on the sketch, Faith! I absolutely love your sweetly colored birds on the branch. They are so pretty!

HilaryJane said...

Such a cute card and a very effective design. Love the ink blening in the window and the snowy embossing. Perfect xx

Hetty said...

A true lovely and sweet card, Faith.

kiwimeskreations said...

Wow, Hilary, this is exquisite. Great use of the sketch, and beautiful colours.
Blessings
Maxine

Shirley Young said...

It’s lovely Faith and the snow embossing folder finishes it off perfectly xx

Carol L said...

This is such a darling little Christmas card with the embossed snow and those chubby robins perched on the holly branch! I love it/

Lisa said...

Faith, your Winter Robins card is absolutely stunning! The way you’ve blended the inks and added the snowy embossing creates such a beautiful, festive scene. The robins really pop against the white background, and the sparkle pen adds the perfect touch of magic. Truly inspiring work!

Aimeslee Winans said...

Love it, Faithie! So delicate and lovely, xoxo

Pauline C said...

Adorable robins Faith, this card is so pretty and perfect with the white snowy background xx

Sue from Oregon said...

Love the delicate coloring...a classy holiday card! >💕Sue Kment

LeslieT said...

Oh this is really pretty! I love that image, and the design is just fabulous!

creationsnz said...

So simple Faith, but stunning. Your colouring is fab and I love that EF. CarolG

Linby said...

oh I love a robin and two is even better! Such a sweet card.

Kathy D. said...

wow love this! might have to try something like this.

Heather said...

Oh, how sweet!! Great take on the sketch, I love how you created the window to show off those cute birds!

baileyrosy.com said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Faith,those Robins are beautifully coloured and looks so happy nestled together . Great choice with the embossing folder.

Marie