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bird-day greetings

Challenge #339 – Winter Frost is the latest challenge at As You See It and this one is a colour challenge. I thought about a design for a couple of days and then sawsomething in the group from GKD, by Karen Hightower, that was set out like this one and I went with that. My colours are as close as I can get with what I have using Distress inks and card stock from different sources. Card base is a darker basic gray with a slate gray background for the rest of the card. Ribbon is from my stash – no idea where I got these and I’ve had them for a long time. Stamp set is from YNS and the EF is another oldie that I have no name for but it definitely is a brand not a knock off. I did the birds and the balloon initially on some scrap CS and heat embossed them so I could add more colour. When they were dry I fussy cut each piece but took off the legs and the string. Then I added foam tape to the bodies and laid them on the top piece temporarily so I could lay out the stamps again. I re-stamped everything in Hickory Smoke and heat embossed for more definition. Then I added them fussy cut pieces on top so the birds now had their legs back as well as the balloon it’s string. I had cut the dry embossed piece to size, added foam tape and then added it to the lighter gray panel. Added the top portion the same way and left a small gap between the two. I wasn’t happy, so I had the idea of adding the ribbon which I liked much more. The sentiment was stamped and heat embossed but this stamp has a slight fault in it at one end and I tried several times to remove it. Nothing worked so in the end I angle cut the strip on both sides. It isn’t perfect, but better than the original. Too bad the company has gone as I would ask them for a replacement stamp if I could. I may try to cut the fault off, but it requires a very steady hand and I’m concerned I may ruin it completely. Overall I’m happy enough with the card that I am posting and entering it.

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  5. So cute – love these little birds! They look great in our colors, and what a fabulous shiny balloon, too! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!

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  8. This is a great card, Johanna. That balloon looks like it has a ton of depth! The stamping behind and popping up the birds and balloon gives it a great look. Enjoy your creating time!

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  9. Happy New Year, Johanna – nice to see you back with us! I really like the layout of this card and the colours make for bright and cheerful birds. The glittery balloon on a string is just the right touch for a birthday card. Thanks for sharing with us again at As You See It. 🙂

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  11. Johanna, what a great job at matching the colours and I love those round little birds! The colours look super on them! I really love that embossed balloon – it sure has depth and shape! So glad to have you back at As You See It Challenges in 2025!

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