Sunny Studio Fabulous Flamingos

Hi Peeps...

At this time of year, when the sun shines (OK, it's not often lately here in the UK), I like to create cards with summer in mind.  This stamp set is one of my favourites for that...  it's from Sunny Studio Designs.  

Firstly, I coloured and fussy cut the flamingos and leaves etc, then laid them to one side while I blended a background panel. I was inspired for the background by mariekeslaats who had also used these flamingos on ATC's - thank you for the inspiration..  I couldn't get the light pastel shades that she managed using Distress Inks, I think I'm too heavy handed, so I tried Distress Oxides, and was happy with the result.

I did some splattering, both of water and white paint - then adhered the flamingos and leaves etc..  adding a sentiment from the set which I'd heat embossed on some of the card I'd trimmed from the panel I'd made.  Lastly I added then sun!

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Sunny Studio Fabulous Flamingos

Dies - Lawn Fawn Spring Showers (sun), Lil' Inkers Stitched Banner

Distress Oxides - Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers, Dried Marigold

Saltwater Taffy,  Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry

Colouring - Copics

Flamingos - R00/01 RV42/13

Greens - YG21/23/25 G24

Pineapple - YR24 Y26

Watermelon - R43/08 G46

Water and White Paint to splatter

Confession - I did add a few gold sequins to this card after I'd photographed it - I felt it needed that little lift!

Big hugs