Did you see Shery's new set, Trendy Feathers 2, on Monday? Here's what I made:
It's also a CASE of Donna Mikasa's CASEplorations card for April (five half-coloured feathers, five colours, sentiment, splatter) - if you haven't joined in yet, there's still time...
On Tuesday it was my turn to showcase Groovy Shoes. I went all Warholesque with this one:
Pretty obvious - stamp, colour, stick.
Then on Wednesday Deepti showcased her new set, Smile. Here's what I made:
I stamped that gorgeous lily image onto mixed media paper in Antique Linen, then watercoloured it with Distress Inks and painted out the background with black gesso. It's becoming quite a habit with me, this black gesso thing. Here's a close-up:
Well, that sentiment's just made for birds, isn't it? The chick looks like it's taking its first flight. I stamped the kingfisher first, then the chick, then drew in branches and tree trunks and painted in some leaves. The 'fly high' sentiment is from Shery's Art Marks set.
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Oh Goah!!! These are utterly beautiful cards Shirley! Happy new release! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Pure awesomeness - LOVE all of them!
ReplyDeleteSo very much your own unique style and just loving your fabulous inspiration. Always absolutely amazed how you do your black gesso backgrounds, amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is wonderful. I could not pick a favorite if I wanted. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards with all four sets! you rocked them all!
ReplyDeleteAlicia
Lovely designs - all of them! I especially liked the calla lilly painting. Don't stop with the black gesso because you make such cool things with it!
ReplyDeleteThose calla lilies are extraordinary!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the speech bubble with the baby bird & momma!
Awesome cards! Love them all, but that calla lilies card amazes me! Fabulous!!! Love the contrast with the black gesso background!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so unique and beautiful. The feathers and the shoes are so cool. The calla lily is fabulous and the birdies - my favorite!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, wow, love. That black gesso is a great look. Hugz
ReplyDeleteIncredible cards Shirley...but the Calla or Canna (?) Lily framed picture made my heart skip a beat! Stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteBunch of fun and
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards!
Love the last one.
Carla from Utah
Stunning cards I really loved the way you have used groovy shoes ! I loved the card with cala lillies too ..looks like a frame !
ReplyDeleteStunning cards I really loved the way you have used groovy shoes ! I loved the card with cala lillies too ..looks like a frame !
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards, I can't pick a favourite
ReplyDeleteLOVE all the cards Shirley. You are so incredibly talented ... these cards are AMAZING! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the talk between the birds...so creative!
ReplyDeleteAll of the cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Amazing looking cards and perfectly coordinated with the sentiments. Especially love the black gesso flower card - totally rocks:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous showcasing! Your Groovy Shoes is so fun!
ReplyDeleteShirley you are just wonderful. I love your style and how you have highlighted these stamp sets. So cool
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful but that Calla Lily Creation... omg.. jawdropping!
ReplyDeleteThese guys just flew into my basket today, along with Deepti's set - LOve what you've done with them, Shirley!!
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Lovely set of cards Shirley, but the black one with the flower is a masterpiece here.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. My favourite is Calla Lily project.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Wow! The card is fabulous and the liky art is sooooooooooooo gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are winners! Loved that you drew the trees with the birds... and the black gesso - great! Loved them all
ReplyDeleteI love your fun cards. They are bright and beautiful and the watercoloring of calla lilies is awesome.
ReplyDeleteOf course the Lilies against the black gesso have the WOW factor, high contrast and CAS design make this so striking! Still, the other cards are lovely, I especially love the feathers card.
ReplyDeleteShirley, what great cards made with the new releases. My favorite is you colorful shoe card!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those feathers are brilliant
ReplyDeleteSo incredible impressed with the way you have taken these new sets and showcased them to the hilt!! These cards are incredible and so spectacular!!
ReplyDeleteThese are all amazing, Shirley! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI love these stamp sets and cards! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the birds and sentiment! Yes you have showcased these sets!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic cards! Very creative and so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteamazing cards mf...I don't know which one I like better. I do love the way you coloured just part of the feathers and left the other part plain...cute bird on the bird card...fun shoe card....
ReplyDeletehugs,
Karen
Wow, Shirley ... your range of creativity and skill is awesome ... what a spectacular collection of cards! My fave's the birds ... fun, whimsical, and such a brilliant sentiment! Hugs, Anita :)
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