Late Autumn Days

Happy Monday!  Spent some time in the studio yesterday.  Way behind sending out cards for October.  This one is for a cousin whose birthday is actually today...and the card is being mailed today.  He'll appreciate it even though it is late.  My friend actually sent me a link to this card.  She's always scouting card ideas for me.  Thanks, girlfriend!  The inspiration was found on Becky's blog here - scroll down to Nov 9, 2010 post.  I did change it up a bit and was pleased with the results. 


The Bravo Burgundy card base is 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4".  The White focal piece is 4" x 5-1/4"

After masking off the center area, I began sponging in some Daffodil Delight, then Calypso Coral. It still needed some depth so I went in with Tangerine Tango at the bottom.  I then put the lower portion of the White panel in the embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.  The sentiment was stamped at the top.  I then stamped the pheasant with Bravo Burgundy ink on a piece of scrap White.  Markers were used to add some additional color to the pheasant.  This guy was then cut out and popped up on dimensionals on the White panel, and then adhered to the card base.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Autumn Days, On Your Birthday

Paper:  Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White

Ink:  Bravo Burgundy (pad & marker), Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight (pad & marker), Really Rust (retired), Tangerine Tango, Old Olive marker, Black marker to dot his eye

Other:  Square Lattice embossing folder, sponges, dimensionals, eclipse tape for masking (non-SU!)

Need to get card stock cut for my Camp on Saturday 'cause I want to watch Dancing with the Stars tonight.  I'm busy every day and night this week except Friday!

Gotta run.   Have a wonderful day and thanks for checking in today!