Autumnal Treasures - Hedgehog/Goldfinch Birthday

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A card for the Just Add Ink #437 challenge...Just Add "I"  Ink, ink everywhere!  I really enjoyed creating this garden scene with the Autumnal Treasures stamps from Creative Stamping Mag issue 60.  I also like the clean look of the stamping against the white background, I think if I had coloured the background it wouldn't have the same impact.  I've inked and heat embossed the fauna and flora stamps then set about adding colour with Promarker alcohol ink pens.  The solid stamps were inked with Versa Color pigment ink and clear embossed to give even more overall shine.

Decided to stamp and mount the sentiment on nesting oval dies so the Goldfinch could stand proud and keep an eye on the cute hedgehog below rustling amongst the fallen leaves.  Added the top part of a die cut fence along the bottom as a finishing touch.  Here's a closeup of the main characters.  The little bird can be coloured to suit any species you want to portray so he'll be well used I think.


I've used - 6x6 white card base
Autumnal Treasures stamps - Creative Stamping Mag issue 60
Promarkers
Unbranded dies - fence & sentiment oval
Crafters Companion floral fantasy flower die

Linking up with Just Add Ink #437...Just Add "I" - I for Inks






Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. LouTuesday, 11 December, 2018

    That is such a pretty autumnal scene. Gorgeous! Thanks for joining us this week at Just Add Ink.

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  2. KimBWednesday, 12 December, 2018

    What a lovely scene Steph! I just love how all the colourful elements frame in the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  3. EmmaTThursday, 13 December, 2018

    Beautiful scene, love the little gold finch. I always love the look of stamped scenes but not sure i have the patience. Thank you for your gorgeous Christmas card, love the layout. Glad mine arrived ok too. Hugs Emmax

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