Friday, August 07, 2009

TESC77 - Birthday Birdie

Hey - we've made it to Friday. My first week back at work after vacation was a busy one, but at least it went by quickly. This is our busy time on the job - I work in a tax department of a large corporation with a bazillion subsidiaries, and September is when we file our consolidated tax return, so tension is high and the mild mannered guys I work with turn into people barely recognizable. That makes me super glad that it's the weekend, and I can retreat to my happy place - home!

Since it's Friday that means that it's time for another Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. I had a great time creating this card from Taylor's sketch. I went wild with the patterned paper and threw caution to the wind and just started cutting and pasting. It's a color combination and style that's not typical for me, but we all need to step out of that rut from time to time to stretch our imagination and try something new.

Are you ready to try something new? Well, here's your chance. Just create a card using this sketch and make sure that you stop by Taylor's blog and leave a link to your creation. Who knows, you may even be selected as Taylor's Featured Sampler next week. One special stamper, Janet Marks, supplied a link to her creation and this week her creations is being featured on Taylor's blog. This could be you so get busy and let's see what creative project you complete.

For even more inspiration, be sure to check out the rest of the challenge crew:


Thanks again for stopping by. It's always such a treat for me to read your comments!

{Supplies}

Stamps: Decorative Bird III, IV and Bird with Long Legs (Hero Arts), Sentiment (Studio G) Vintage Text Scrapblock (Cornish Heritage Farms)
Paper: Pure Luxury Soft Sand (Gina K Designs), Flower Ledger 8 X 8 (Making Memories) October Afternoon Scraps
Ink: Antique Linen (Ranger), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Large & Small Circle Nestabilities, PomPom Ribbon from stash, Pearls (Kaiser Scrapbook)

21 comments:

Gwen said...

wow!!! stunning! love all the little details!

Sharri Seffens said...

Lynn, I love it! A girls gotta go wild every once in a while!
Great job on the sketch!

Claire Brennan said...

Might not be your usual thing Lynn but you sure mastered it!! it's a terrific wee card - I love it to pieces!!

Sherrie said...

I just seem to have a thing for birds and this card really jumped out at me! Love it! I especially love the pom pom trim....Have a great weekend!

Jackie Pedro said...

This is fantastic, Lynn! Love the pom pom ribbon!! GREAT CARD!

Jami said...

Omigosh I love love love that little pom pom trim! This card has such a mod feel to it - very cool!

Connie said...

This is just so very cute, Lynn!! LOVE what you did with this sketch, and the great fringe at the bottom!

specialcraftmom4 said...

LOVE this amazing card! You did a beautiful job with this sketch (:

Crystal said...

Lynn what a beauty!!! Fab job with this sketch and LOVE your birds!!

Donna Baker said...

ooh, I adore your card, Lynn! it is so fresh & fun. love the pearls on the half circle

Janet Marks said...

Lynn, you can throw caution to the wind anytime. This is GREAT! I loved the stamping on the patterned paper, the paper piecing, and the pearl accents. Thanks for you kind comments on my blog for this sketch challenge! Janet

Kim Burmeister said...

Lynn, this card is awesome! I love the pom pom ribbon.

Teresa Kline aka va.sunshine said...

wow, this is amazing...so cuute!

enjoy *~*

Melody said...

This is a really great card! So many great little details.

Anonymous said...

Nice nice!!!

Vicki C said...

TOTALLY CUTE card!!!

Justine said...

O wow Lynn you did an outstanding job with this sketch. Love the little birdies in the circles and WOW where do I find that fun pom pom stuff??? Maybe I will get to play this week!

Latisha said...

Love this!! Its SUPAH cute!!
It was so nice to meet you and hang out in Orlando!! You are so much fun...I hope to do it again one day
hugs
latisha

Joan B said...

just perfect! love this!

Amy Sheffer said...

I love this!! So adorable!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Fabulous card Lynn. Love the birds, the ribbon, the pearls... the paper is yummy! TFS!