Saturday, November 15, 2008

Our Creative Corner Challenge - Silhouettes

Hello & thanks for stopping by... My card today is for a fun challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Denise, our November host picked Silhouettes. The challenge is to make a card/project using silhouette stamps. Silke AKA Sparklegirl is our Guest Designer this week, for extra fun, feel free to add some fun "Sparkle" to your cards.

Since I don't really own to many silhouette stamps, I whipped out my Always stamp set from Stampin' Up! and used the bird. I got my card idea and technique from a card the Michelle Zindorf designed called "Cardinals Home". I have never cased any of her work before but after seeing this wonderful tutorial on her design, I felt a little more comfortable and gave it a go!!

The bird was stamped with Riding Hood Red on whisper white cardstock and embossed with clear embossing powder. The heart was stamped in versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder. I then took my Weathered block stamp and stamped it with Chocolate Chip ink over both the bird and heart. For a little extra detail, I added a fun ledge for the bird along with a hole.

To really give it a Zindorf touch, I sponged on Close to Cocoa around the whole card, then added the berries/twigs image. I then took Chocolate Chip ink and went around the card again but just not as deep & more so on the corners of the card. To finish the card, I added some fun ribbon along with the sentiment & tag.

If you get a chance to stop by Michelle's Blog "Freedom in Creating" she has wonderful tutorials on this technique PLUS many more!! Please tell her that Jennifer from Jennifer's Sweet Designs sent you. :)

Tomorrow I will announce the winner on my Card Giveaway PLUS I have another fun sample to show you using another technique from Michelle Zindorf. Have a wonderful weekend!!

17 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

This is just gorgeous. Love the warm hues. Hugs from Desire

Betty J Schaub said...

Beautiful card Jen. Very rustic yet feminine looking.

Leanne said...

Gorgeous card xx

Denise Marzec said...

Pretty!

Silke Ledlow said...

Hi Jennifer - this is a beautiful card!!! I love this Set too - you've made it look wonderful !!!

Anonymous said...

Hello Jennifer, Great creation! I love it. :)
Hugs,
Michelle Zindorf

Dawn Easton said...

Very pretty Jennifer! Love all that sponging!

Vicki G said...

Holy MOSES!!! That is just gorgeous!!!!

WOW!!!

Vicki

Cindy Haffner said...

Hi Jen. love your awesome, pretty, beautiful card. Happy Week-end.

Lynda Benden said...

Your card is just beautiful Jen! I love the colors you used and the sponging is fantastic! Hope you are having a great weekend!

Maria Matter said...

Jennifer, this is fabulous! Your background turned out incredible!! Beautifully done!
Blessings, Maria
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Amy Sheffer said...

You rocked this challenge, Jennifer!!! Gorgeous card!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Beautiful card, Jennifer. Love how warm and cozy it feels.

Anonymous said...

Oh i love this!! The shading totally rocks!!!!

Heidi said...

The shading is beautiful, I must give this a try! I can't wait for the results of our card give away- youi have fabulous work!

Nancy said...

Pretty card! Love the colors.

Shirley said...

Very warm and pretty too!