Saturday, April 18, 2009

Second helpings...

So were yesterday's peaks yummy or what? I had such fun perusing the list of Creative Team members blogs and finding so much creative inspiration for future cards and classes! Pure fun!
Today I am sharing a card I made using 2 new images from the Newly Hatched release. I am not typically a distresser but I am a huge fan of vintage baby memorabilia- baby books, baby cards, florist planters- I love them all. The adorable Plaid Bassinet reminded me of this look. After stamping it in a sepia dye-based ink (Marvy Uchida, I believe) I took a watercolor brush and drew out a bit of the sepia ink before adding some watercolored pink and blue via the direct from ink pad method (Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue dye based inks.) I felt the bassinet looked empty and since I absolutely adored the Star is Born sentiment I decided to use this little Falling Star image was just the thing. You often would find bits of glitter bling (love vintage glitter looks, too) so I added a touch to the little falling star. All paper edges were sponged with the sepia ink and a tiny bow of Cabana Blue stitched grosgrain topped it off. This was so fun to make! Stay tuned for more samples from this sweet collection! Wishing you fun Times and inky fingers this weekend! Take care!

Notecards by A Muse- Chiffon pink, Sky Blue, Vintage brown; ribbon by A Muse- Cabana Blue stitched grosgrain; glitter Art Glitter Stardust

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is just beautiful... and love the extra star you added! :)

Novell said...

Seriously, my jaw fell open. Pure genious adding that little falling star image to the bassinet!

Jennifer Scull said...

omg! how adorable to add the little star! you are a creative genius!!!! :)
have a great weekend!

Lori Barnett said...

NO WAY!!! What a GREAT idea! I love everything -- but that star bit is 'da bomb!

Debbie said...

So sweet! Love your sneak peeks.

Joyce said...

OMG....too cute! That star is perfect. You are so clever!

Glenda J said...

So lovely! Great soft colours! The star is fabulous.

Anonymous said...

Very Darling! I love how you framed out your scallop with the baby blue.. very cute card!

Jennie M said...

This is beautiful!! I love the vintage look you created!! :)

Elena said...

I really like that falling star with the bassinet. And the vintage color and feel is just beautiful!

Dawn said...

That falling star is the perfect addition to your card!

cheiron said...

Love the vintage look. What a pretty card!

Becky Rusher said...

Beth, this is BEAUTIFUL! I'm such a fan of anything vintage, and you nailed it on this one! Great card!

Rose Ann said...

Total sweetness, once again...Beth!!

joslyn said...

so cute and adorable!