I created the background using Wendy Vecchi's Archival Re-inker technique which you can find HERE.
I used Archival Re-inkers Aquamarine and Potting Soil for the backdrop and then added background stamping using Potting Soil Archival Ink and distressed the edges of my piece to add to the aged feel. I cut a banner from the inked card stock and again added background stamping and distressed the edges with a pair of scissors.
I die cut a circle from my inked card stock and then stamped the bird with Potting Soil Archival Ink, adding Archival Ink around the edges of the circle for definition. Three dimensional flowers have been added cut from teal card, applying Treasure Gold Wax to the edges of each petal.
I added 'Spring' to the top of the die cut circle and added the sentiment 'Spring is here' to the bottom of the card.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x
15 comments:
perfect springlike card Tracy - looks like a fab plate - lovely images xx
Gorgeous! I'm dreaming of spring too, unfortunately it hasn't become reality yet. LOL
Hello Miss Tracy, this card makes me weak, loooooove the colors you've blended on it, I just watched the video, those inks got my wings a flapping, exciting stuff,love your special little bird image:),the flowers, gorgeousssss, I 'm sure I can see some glassy part over some of it, am I seeing things, didn't read anything about, I don't think :(, what ever it is I loooooove it, thanks for sharing this fabulous creation, loved your FB video.
Have a wonderful day, ((( BIG HUGS )))
I love the fluidity of your background and a beautiful colour combination. That bold blue works gorgeously well and it certainly is a touch of Spring in gloomy February.
Wishes
Lynne
What a gorgeous card, Tracy!! Love these colors and your beautiful handcrafted flowers!! I'm ready for spring, too. The past day has brought snow then freezing rain, then more snow. Yikes!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
Garden of Grace
Gorgeous card Tracy! Love the sweet bird image and the beautiful rolled roses!
Hi Tracy lovely card great colours and techniques, all blends together so well. The birdie is beautiful, roll on spring
You certainly created the most wonderful Spring-like feel Tracy, the bird is beautiful and that background technique looks fabulous. Anne x
Beautifully designed Tracy, I love the WV technique you have used and the flowers that pop on the top xx
WOW, it caught my eye straight away!
Gorgeous! I love teal and those flowers are beautiful, I love the gold wax on the tips!
This is truly beautiful Tracy - I just love the background and those colours. The stamp set is a winner too! Nicola x
Your recent makes have completely sold me on this stamp set - and I think this may be my favourite of the lot... I love the inky colours in the background, the shabbied papers, and the bird looks great in his circular frame.
Alison x
That's a wonderful card, so beautiful... Thank you for sharing it! Coco x
Love, love, love what you've done with your Archival Reinker background Tracy. Jenny x
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