Tuesday 28 August 2012

Robin

The robin was a challenge to me, firstly I don't have a Copic pen which is truly the right colour but on UK Christmas cards they are usually given a redder breast than the reality. Secondly I've not done feathers before so getting the breast to look right tried my patience! I hand cut my frame which is then layered onto a Spellbinders Fleur de Lise die cut. I've placed a textured blue paper underneath to add depth and colour. My backing paper is embossed with snowflakes but as I've had it a couple of years and lost the cover I don't know where it's from. The flower is made from a Heartfelt Creations die and I've inked the paper and glittered the edges. A pearl finishes the flower. My sentiment is stamped.

14 comments:

  1. Stunning. I love this card. Love the colors and bird is perfect.

    Hugs Nana
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  2. Thank you so much Nana, such a sweet comment.

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  3. So cute image my lovely friend:)
    This card is Just gorgeous:)
    A big hug,
    Sonia

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  4. This is gorgeous!! You colored the beautiful bird perfectly!! And the flower is so awesome!! What a fabulous card :)

    Lisa
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    1. Thank you for your very sweet comment Lisa :-)

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  5. Its perfect Pamela - a true British Robin:-) The robins here are springtime and twice the size and definitely don't have the lovely song of the British Robin. This card is wonderful and you did it true:-)

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    1. Thank you very much Karon, as you know "our" Robin and how much we Brit's love him you have eased my mind.

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  6. Beautiful card! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit!!
    HUGS

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  7. Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for visiting and joining me. Hugs Pamela

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  8. A very beautiful card Pamela, love the robin and gorgeous design.

    donna x

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  9. Thanks very much for your lovely comment Donna.

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  10. So true hun, their feathers are more orange than red, but this little chap looks very handsome in his fine featheryness. Gorgeous. xxx

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