Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Cute Chick




I finally broke down and ordered this chick stamp set. I have had my eye on it for awhile. It's geared toward Easter but I know I will use the chick image year round. I loved this sketch from iheart2stamp. To make the embellishment at the bottom of the card I mixed crystal effects with Soft Sky reinker and then painted it on the 1/2 pearls from the Pretties kit. Check out Kurtis' blog here to see how it's done.

Recipe:
Stamps: A Good Egg, Sanded background stamp
Ink: So Saffron, Creamy Caramel, Soft Sky
Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, watercolor paper, soft sky monochromatic designer paper, Afternoon Tea dp(brown strip going across card)
Other: 1/2 pearls from pretties kit, crystal effects, 1 3/8" circle punch, circle scallop punch, stampin' dimensionals.

I didn't get much stamping done last night with my friends. We did a lot more gabbing than stamping. That's ok because what I really wanted and needed was some girl time. I know you all know what I mean!

15 comments:

Alex said...

Cute card - I can't believe you held out this long before getting it - LOL! I love how you did the pearls, what a great idea! And yep, I know what you mean, girl time, aaahhhhhh! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Tabitha said...

very cute

pescbrico said...

Cute and lovely card! I regret I did not order this set too!Have a great day

L.A. said...

This is a great card! I've been having a lot of fun with this set and see you have, too!

Thanks for the lovely birthday card! It's cup-a-licious!

Heather P. said...

This is such a SUPER cute card... Love it! :)

Anonymous said...

I finally broke down and ordered this set also. Im waiting for it
to arrive. I cant wait to see what you use the chick on during the rest of the year. I will be watching for ideas. Thanks for the great cards.

Lauren said...

This is super cute! I love the layout.

Rose Ann said...

This is so cute, Kathleen! Love the layout and pretty pearls.

Have a wonderful time in CA!!!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Such a cute card! I love the pearls! Yes, girl time is the best!

Anonymous said...

What a cute card! Thanks so much for including a description on how you colored the pearls. Great idea!

Anonymous said...

Isn't he just the cutest!!! Love the 3 pearls on the bottom. I wonder if SU will start to carry the pearls as an accessory, like the buttons and brads! Wouldn't that be AWSOME!!!

Anonymous said...

Very cute! I might have to break down and get that set too. Have fun in California...what a great break for you! ;)

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

I love your chick. The colouring is SO very gorgeous and what a great idea to do the pearls like that! :0) Mel

Betsy said...

THat chick is cute and I'be been seeing him (her?) around a lot lately...great interpretation of the sketch.

Rochelle W said...

Very very cute card.