My Mom has been my go-to-person for getting my stamps, dies, and "must have" Stampin' Up items since I resigned as a Stampin' Up demonstrator back in August. If they would just stop inventing new stuff that I just can't live without, it would help. I wanted to send her a little thank you card just to let her know how much I appreciate all her work...I do know what a big job it is to get things entered and on order in a timely manner in order to take advantage of sales that pop up every now and then!
I decided to check out my “To Dos” stash and finish a card I started back in early 2016. This little chick was an SAB freebie, and I started coloring her when I was away from home, and didn't have my Copic markers with me. I was not super happy with how she turned out. I don't find I'm very skillful using water-base markers in getting any blending or shading. I did try to go back and "fix her up" with my Copic markers later, but I'm not sure I improved upon her at all! I did add a little ground shading so she was not floating in the air!
Originally, I was trying out a honeycomb paper balloon embellishment, but I found they don't store well and are flimsy and pull apart easily, so I tore off the honeycomb and added a glitter balloon made from a Duck Tape Rainbow Glitter roll that I bought about three years ago, but never opened the package to try it out. It really is quite pretty and I think it works quite well with my color scheme.
I shipped off a check to pay Mom for my order along with this little So Sweet thank you card. I think Mom will enjoy the thoughtfulness even if it was just a quick and speedy card! Take a peek below at my inside and outside finished card for Mom!
Ingredients: Ingredients: SU Products: Cardstock--Basic Black, Basic White. DSP: Perfectly Artistic (2016 SAB) Stamps: Honeycomb Happiness (2016 SAB). Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black. Punch: 1-1/2" Circle. Stamp-Write Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie. Copic Markers. Ribbon: stash. Inside: Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride. Scalloped Scallops punch. Other: Savvy Dies: Thank You Cursive. Duck Tape: Rainbow Glitter. Size-4-3/4" x 6".
