I started so well with the 2020-2021 Colour Creations Showcase. But once I had missed a few I found it hard to get back into it because I had not wanted to miss any. I guess it was a bit like when you break a diet and say - oh well I've stuffed up, so why continue.
This time I am not putting any pressure on myself. I am not going to say I will take part every week cause lets face it - I've already blown that - I missed Week 1. I will do what I can, when I can.
This week participating team members are creating using Balmy Blue. (I'll apologise in advance for the quality of my photos - they are a bit dark/shadowy as one of my lights has blown).
I used the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set. I stamped the chicken/cake image in Soft Suede and coloured using Stampin' Blends (Balmy Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede & retired Mango Melody - should have used a current yellow for the flame - Daffodil Delight 😉) The image was cut using a die from the coordinating Birthday Chick Dies.
I used the Stitched Rectangles Dies to make the "windows" on the card front.
The banners and the cute little chick are from the Birthday Chick Dies.
Because of the two "windows", the inside was basically done by the time I finished the front of the card. All I had to do was adhere a narrow strip of the Balmy Blue DSP, taking care to make sure it did not show through the window when the card was close (spoiler alert - I know you have to be careful cause the strip I originally adhered was too big and showed through the lower window 🤦)
That's it from me. Now it's time to hop on over to our next participant, the very talented Vicki Boucher!
Looks great Fiona! Hopefully after lockdown I’ll be able to make it over to teach you a few expert tricks 😉
ReplyDeleteI love how you created the "windows" using Stitched Rectangle dies, Fiona. Such a fun colour combination, too ... one I wouldn't have thought of using, but it looks great. Good to have you playing along again!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is too cute Fiona. First time I've seen the chick in blue, but I like it! The windows are very clever.
ReplyDeleteFiona we love you joining us whenever you can - so glad you are back! Your layout is fantastic and I never would have thought of that colour combination but it looks great!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and fun card Fiona. I love the windows with the chick and sentiment showing through and great colour combo. Thanks for joining the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and colourful card Fiona. I laugh every time I see this stamp set. You have just sold me on the stitching effect, and now I have to add to my order. Well done xox
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute and fun card Fiona I just love it! I didn't get this stamp set as I just never thought I could do them justice but I absolutely love your card and the windows and your colouring it is such a great card!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have created the windows for your card, Fiona. Such a fun layout and those chickens really didn't appeal to me at all, but this is super cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Fiona, I love the windows and the little chickens.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combo and great card, Fiona. Love the fun design.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card Fiona and I love how you have created the window. Love it
ReplyDeleteI love your cute, happy card Fiona. Your choice of colour palette is great too.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Fiona, I love the fun design and colours.
ReplyDeleteThe windows you created with the stitched rectangles look great. I love the peek a boo look.
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