Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge 255

Hi Everyone,

This week there is a sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary which I was keen to join in with. 

As my pre-order is still in transit and I still have so many retiring sets that I love, I wanted to ink some up once again before I bid them farewell.  On my card I have used Elements of Style and Aviary sets with some Retired Designer Series paper from a pack called Nursery Nest.

Here is my card based on the sketch below.


My cardstock is Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White and Perfect Plum.  Here is a closer look at that birdy in the cage.

I've also added some retired Pear Pizzazz pleated ribbon, which I still have quite a bit of, so I'm glad this colour is returning to our collection.  It was a green that I really liked and an inkpad that I didn't have to re-order.

I love the sketch for this week's challenge shown here.
CCMC255

I imagine that I will probably use this sketch again, as it's quite versatile as you will see from the other entries in the Gallery.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great day.  We have a 3 day weekend here and my big brown box has now arrived this afternoon,
yippee!!  That will give me plenty to do this weekend.

Cheers,

Comments

  1. Add Ink and StampJune 7, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Adorable card, Carolyn. The ribbon goes great across the front and I love how you hung the cage from the filigree! Thanks for joining us this week at Create with Connie and Mary.

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  2. DebJune 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    What a super cute idea! I love the bird cage hanging from the flourish! Beautiful colors! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  3. Mary BrownJune 9, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Well how CUTE is this! I love how you used that flourish to be the tree limb to hold the birdcage..DARLING!!! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  4. Carolyn LindenmayerJune 9, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Thank you so much Deb & Mary.

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  5. Lisa MartzJune 10, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    What a cute card! Love how you used the filligree image for a branch! I will miss Aviary...one of my favorite sets! Love the card. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Thursday sketch challenge this week!

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  6. Melissa DaviesJune 12, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    What a clever combination of stamps! I love when the opportunity arises to utilize retired products - a sweet card for a birthday! Thanks for joining us this week in the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  7. Margaret RaburnJune 12, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    What a great combination of stamps, dsp and ribbon!! I love this Aviary set and the Elements of Style; great way to use them together. The ribbon is scrumptious across the front! Thanks for joining us for the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  8. Carolyn LindenmayerJune 12, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Thanks very much for your lovely comments, Ladies.

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