Wednesday 17 June 2009

Two cute owls...

Sitting in a tree! Everytime I look at this stamp I can't help but go "awwwww". I got some inspiration for the layout of the card from Sketch & Stash. I was a bit stumped about what to do with the card until then! This is a stamp where the Twinkling H2O's really come into their own. The photo isn't fantastic but in person the colours on these owls is really rich and shimmery. I like the More Mustard on their heads graduating into Close to Cocoa. I got that idea from Rachelle Anne Miller website... she has great ideas there of what colours you can use on her stamps to really bring them to life. I would never have thought of these colours together!

So, I resorted to the flowers and wire again (if you haven't been following my blog for long, I got hooked in a big, big way around Christmas... I almost needed flower and wire rehab).

If you look carefully, I also put some metallic rub-ons around the edges of the card. It stands out better IRL but doesn't most things on cards? Your agreeing with me right now aren't you? Now you're smiling now because I'm right? *grin*

17 comments:

Anja's weblog said...

Hi Amy,

What a beautiful card:))
And your coloring is amazing.

Hugs
Anja

CraftyC said...

Aww, this is beautiful, A gorgeous card and beautifully coloured
Clairex

Renata van Miltenburg said...

Once again a sweet and stylish card! Beautifull colouring as usual.

Sunny regards,

Renata

Nicoline said...

The owls are sooo cute!!!
Lovely card Amy.

Hugs,
Nicoline

TTL said...

I have this stamp, it's so cute. You have done it great justice. I love your blog which I have been following for quite a while now. Have just entered the world of blogging myself. Early days, doesn't look that professional yet.

Tracey said...

Love your card Amy! The owls are adorable!

Debbie Pamment said...

I love these cuties but have never managed to colour them up as beautiful as this!! Thanx for the link to Rachelle Ann Miller's site - will enjoy spending time there I'm sure.
xXx

6 wacky women said...

Fabulous card, Amy.
Those owls are adorable and beautifully colored too!
Sweet!!

Karen x

Janet said...

Wow! That's absolutely adorable. I liked the stamp before but I think you just convinced me to buy it!!

Kellie said...

Oh aren't these just so adorable and of course you have done an amazing job with them!

Kelx

Cheryl said...

Fantastic and brilliant colouring!!!
xx

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good morning Amy what a totally stunning card, i just love this! and how youve created the evening look!! fabulous work. Loving the doggy card below too. Hope you are well and enjoying your day hugs LInda x

Michelle B. AKA JustPaintingAround said...

Fab coloring as usual! I love the shade of blue you used here as well! Perfect!

Elena said...

Very cute card! I love your amamzing coloring!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Cute card Amy, the little owls are coloured beautifully. Hugs Nikki x

dpkennedy said...

Oh Amy, I love how you colored these! So cute!!!

dpkennedy said...

Oh Amy, I love how you colored these! So cute!!!