Splashes of Watercolor

Oct 28 2009

Cardinal 25 - an Angel’s Landing “Wild Card”

Published by bronih at 8:58 am under Angels Landing, Card Designs, Digital

When I printed this little cardinal from the Season’s Tweetings stamp set from Angels Landing, I knew I wanted a rustic look but I also wanted the card to have a little elegance as well. That’s how I ended up coloring with Prismacolor pencils on the kraft cardstock, then mounting it on the delicate white Spellbinders Fleur de Lis die cut.

I think the patterned paper adds to the textured rustic feel and the flowing ribbon dresses it up a little too. To keep the ribbon tails in place, I coated them with a thin layer of liquid glue then pressed only certain points to the paper and allowed it to dry. This adds a little bit of stiffness to hold it in place and keep it looking pretty!

Check out what all the other design team members made this week for the “Wild Card” challenge: Angels Landing blog!

Stamps: Season’s Tweetings - Angels Landing
Paper: kraft, white, ruby red, Yuletide Greetings - Christmas Magic - Fancy Pants
Ink: computer
Other: Prismacolor pencils, gamsol & stump, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant die, scallop square Nestabilities, Copic marker R59, Cuttlebug Olivia alphabet dies, ribbon, foam tape, Tombow aqua glue

16 Responses to “Cardinal 25 - an Angel’s Landing “Wild Card””

# Danielleon 28 Oct 2009 at 9:13 am

This is so cute! Love that pendant die! Great card!
# Lynnon 28 Oct 2009 at 9:24 am

This wonderfully colored cardinal looks gorgeous on the kraft paper! Awesome framing with the designer paper and die cut pendant!! Love that sensational bow!! What an inspired piece, Broni!
# Karen Poundson 28 Oct 2009 at 9:30 am

Beautiful Card!!!!! WOW!
# cindyon 28 Oct 2009 at 10:01 am

Excellent card! Definitely elegant and rustic!
# Kittieon 28 Oct 2009 at 5:09 pm

Gorgeous, Broni. What a stunning project.
# Shirley Non 28 Oct 2009 at 5:21 pm

Beautiful! Love that nestie, too!
# Judi Mon 28 Oct 2009 at 6:56 pm

Broni, that image looks terrific on the kraft. I like the way you’ve added the blue background around it, too. The pendant die really sets it off.
# Cherylon 29 Oct 2009 at 12:05 am

Broni this is super pretty!!! I love the frame you used behind the image tooo!!! Beautiful job hun!!!
Hugs,
Cheryl
# Denise (peanutbee)on 29 Oct 2009 at 5:18 am

GORGEOUS!!!
# Dawnon 29 Oct 2009 at 6:48 am

oh Broni, I love it!! I’ve been telling myself I don’t “need” those dies…hmmm, I think I do!!
# Barbara Anderson 29 Oct 2009 at 12:19 pm

You’re killing me with all these cardinals! I’m getting weaker and weaker Gorgeous card, Broni!
# Tammy Hershbergeron 30 Oct 2009 at 1:39 pm

Beautiful card, Broni! LOVE the gorgeous, vibrant colors!
# Elenaon 30 Oct 2009 at 7:04 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! I like the curly ribbon!
# leslierichon 31 Oct 2009 at 5:08 am

Oooooooh, pretty bird! Love the coloring on the kraft, and that fancy Spellbinders die. Beautiful job on the ribbon, too. I’m sure I’d make a glue-globby mess of it.
# Peeton 31 Oct 2009 at 5:19 pm

wow, totally gorgeous, Broni!!!
# Joan Ervinon 02 Nov 2009 at 1:29 pm

You sure did achieve your goal, Broni….this is a real rustic beauty!!!! I love the little bird and the kraft with the elegant frame and bow is gorgeous!!!!