For my card I had to, just had to, use an umbrella with a flamingo. How fun and whimsical! And somehow so flamingo-like, right? First, I sponged the base blue-gray cardstock with Distress Oxide then spattered with water before embossing with the hearts journal card die. This is framed by the MB collage die--can't you just see the water. My flamingo was next with a bit of sponging. I stamped the beak afterwards so it would remain crispy black. The umbrella uses 3 different patterned papers--I heart this green! The handle is diecut out of black then adhered on top for depth but could easily have been colored in as was the tip of the umbrella. I fussy cut the embossed sentiment in keeping with the curves of the MB collage die then sprinkled a few glitter dots about. So fun!
Oh, right. Check out the flamingo pic below. This is before I decided to add the Oxide to the background. What a difference, right? You can also see the Wink of Stella better too.
I'm entering this in TIME OUT #85 Home Sweet Home and Watercooler Wednesday 122 Feminine Anything Goes
A reminder about the current THD Challenge #13 too!
Frankie what a fun and whimsical card. The umbrella with it's delightful green paper piecing is so choice! I also like your use of the die cut for the background and focus on the water. And of course your beautiful flamingo is the star of the show and beautifully coloured. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteToni, I love the whimsy of your card! That flamingo just got a whole lot cuter, holding the umbrella. I'm amazed at how vibrant the oxide ink made the background--great idea showing the before and after. Great colours and design as usual. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.
ReplyDeletePink and blue and green. *sigh* Those colors just make me happy. And I'm with you...those green papers are perfection. What a fun layout, too. Whimsical, that's the word my brain was searching for! Love it. Bev
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect take on the inspiration photo! I love that sweet flamingo...and the colors are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!
Gorgeous card - I love the colours you've used and that flamingo looks so at home with his/her umbrella. Thanks for joining in with us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Toni! Love the colors and the flamingo. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card! Thank you for linking up with my Feminine 'Anything Goes' challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabulous summery feel of this card! Great images, and wonderful attention to detail! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Watercooler Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI just love this flamingo with its umbrella, and that underwater collage die is perfect. Love your use of oxide inks. Your fun creation is perfect for our challenge. Thanks for playing with us at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning Time Out, see our blog for details for how to redeem prize and be GD x
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