Whimsy Stamps Inspirational Card

Greetings!

I have to start off by first saying, "Sorry" and then following it up with a big THANK YOU!  I have been so busy with some personal medical stuff that I feel like I am always behind.  I want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time out and commented on my blog and has joined me for this crazy purple ride through the blogosphere. It is appreciated tremendously!!

Okay, now for the business at hand.  I want to share with you today a card I made for Whimsy Stamps using a bird from Lia Stamps. 

I know the colors are "different;" however, there is a story behind them.  I had colored up probably 1/2 dozen images and nothing was working for me.  Partially because I wasn't feeling well and was faced with the deadline of completing my card.  I almost through in the towel, but then I just started coloring the birds with my Copic BG10, BG000 and BG00.  I didn't think about it, I just colored.  Once I had him colored, I pulled out all the paper and cardstock I had just bought from my LSS (which sadly is going out of business) and the card came together.  I love the leaf ornamental design which is a diecut from Cheery Lynne (I believe).  I aslo used Spellbinder's Lace Oval and regular Oval.  I added flowers from Wild Orchids and some very old pearls from my stash.  The border punch is MS lace punch.

Over at Whimsy Stamps Challenge, we are kicking off another challenge #40 "Vintage/Shabby Chic."  So pull out your old lace (leave the aresenic where it is) and join us for this week's challenge.  Don't forget! You don't have to use a whimsy image. It would be great if you did though, and it doesn't have to be a card. We welcome all paper projects.

Challenge(s):

My Time to Craft:  It Takes Two (pearls I've had so long the glue came off the back)

Sweet Stamp Blog:  Anything Goes

Use itTuesdays:  Use two hoarded items (pearls I've had so long the glue came off the back)

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!