Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Missing My Brother



I miss my brother. I haven't been able to see him in a very long time. So I made him this card to let him know.

First, I inked up PTI's Woodgrain Impression plate with some white craft ink. I ran it through my Big Shot with some Kraft Paper. Then I cut out a circle using my Nestabilities. On the Vintage Cream cardstock, I stamped the tree image and then the bird. I received some gorgeous Divine Twine from my friend Cathy and used it to tie on the Tiny Tag. I don't own the Tiny Tags set or dies, but was able to borrow them from a wonderful friend, Noora.



I stamped the other bird on top of the heart and the sentiment miss you. See how those cute birdies are separated? That's how I feel without seeing my beloved brother in such a long time. Hopefully I'll be able to visit him this summer. I miss his smiling face.

That's it for now. I have other projects in the works but I'm not sure when I'll be posting them. I really, REALLY want to get my craft room re-painted. Right now it is beige and red with a black and white border. It used to be a boy's room before we moved in. Not a very inspiring environment. Well, 3 years later and I still haven't redecorated it. Ideally I would like to get it done before the summer arrives. Crossing my fingers!

Stamps: PTI Through the Trees, Love Birds
Ink: Versacolor, Colorbox, PTI Pure Poppy
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Kraft
Misc: PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Divine Twine, pop dots, PTI Tiny Tags die

15 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous, Susan. I love the separated birds and the use of woodgrain and the round window and, well, everything about this card. Hope you get to see your brother soon!

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  2. I'm sure your brother will be happy to get this card! I have 2 brothers (and 2 sisters) and they live in the area so I can't imagine not seeing them often.

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  3. Oh, my word, this is wonderful! I love the texture you added with the inked up plate. Your brother will love it!

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  4. A beautiful card!
    I'm sure your brother will really love this!

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  5. Oh wow, this is so pretty. I love the white and the kraft and the woodgrain is perfect on this card. Plus the little pop of red with the birds is the perfect detail!!

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  6. I love the set you chose to use for this card Susan. The two little birds separated really convey the I miss you theme. That twine is so great! I have got to use some of mine. I especially love the way you inked the woodgrain plate.

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  7. Simply stunning, Crunchy! I love how you have inked up the impression plate...awesome idea!

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  8. this is beautiful - I love the birds and the woodgrain!

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  9. Beautiful!!! Love the colors and the little red bird is perfect!

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  10. Susan, this is a beautiful and touching card, perfect for someone you're missing.

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  11. I {adore} the inky impression plate - this card is perfection!!

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  12. Awww, so cute! Love the inking of the plate!

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