The lovely and wickedly talented Becky Rusher inspired the colors, shabbiness, and hemp twine I used on this card. She posted a wonderful card on her blog on Wednesday that was a fantastic little shabby chic design. It made me oooooh and ahhhhhh! Thanks for the inspiration, Becky!
For my card, I chose to use this fatty of an owl by High Hopes Rubber Stamps. The flower stamped on the designer paper in the background is also from High Hopes. I liked the polka dot paper as it was, but I like it even better with the subtle flowers stamped in Creamy Caramel ink.
I stamped the owl in black StazOn ink and painted it with a water brush and Stampin' Up reinkers. I added a little more "shabbiness" to the designer paper by inking it up a bit with a couple of different greens and Creamy Caramel ink.
Two owl cards in a row..... hooooo knew!
*giggle*
PS: Still no baby cows.....
Oh my gosh! Your coloring amazes me EVERY SINGLE time!!!!! Such talent!
Posted by: Shel9999 | April 12, 2008 at 07:56 PM
very pretty. The coloring is great!
Posted by: Silli | April 12, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Love this chubby owl! The card and the colors are wonderful! TFS!
Renee
Posted by: Renee | April 11, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Anna, The card is lovely, as a parent that does not want to be ah overly "gushy" I am a fan of your "period style" works. Many of your mothers treasures are of this era. On the subject of Dixie, Ladies, a watched pot never boils, and a good massage is always a good thing,as Martha might say. Love,always Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | April 11, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Very nice. I like how you stamped the flower on the dp too. Nice color scheme.
Posted by: Elaine | April 11, 2008 at 05:15 AM
Anna, I'm smiling like the cat that ate the canary! You have really made my day, my friend! I am so thrilled that something made by little 'ole me was able to inspire you. How 'bout a *sneak peek* of your new set? ;)
Posted by: becky rusher | April 10, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Sneak peek, SNEAK PEEK, sneak PEEK, SNEAK peek!! Don't make me start a riot!! LOLOL
Posted by: Karrie Baker | April 10, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Very cute card! Love it!
Poor Dixie, I hope she's going to deliver soon. I think all of US are more miserable than SHE is! LOL She's just a happy cow, and we are all wringing our hands in anticipation! I'm sure you are racking up the hits on your blog! LOL :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 10, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Love this!!! Your coloring is sooo rich and vibrant!
Posted by: Michele | April 10, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Very cute! I love all the little owls I've been seeing lately!
Posted by: Michelle | April 10, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Your owl is too adorable! Love the coloring....as usual....!
Posted by: Linda Marie | April 10, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I really expected to see baby cow pictures today!! Hope all is where in your part of the world with the bad storms and all. This card is super cute, and I love that owl!!
Posted by: Jessie/Knightrone | April 10, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Hoo Hoo.. very cute card... I checked in to see Dixie's baby, waiting to see. We did not have such great luck with our second baby this week, very sad. I am so looking forward to seeing your little one to make me smile.
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | April 10, 2008 at 11:55 AM
He is so cute.....absolutely love it!!!
Cindy C.
Posted by: Cindy Coffman | April 10, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Love the card!!!! I am loving all the owl images....they are all just so great, it makes it tough to decide on which to get.
I can't believe that Dixie still hasn't had her baby yet!!!! I keep checking in to see if there is news........come on sweetie, deliver that baby...you'll feel so much better once it's done ;)
Posted by: Meredith | April 10, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I just read on my homepage that Texas was hit with bad winds, possibly tornadoes. Are you guys okay??????
Shala
Posted by: SWJC | April 10, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Owls are so "in" right now. Your card is divine. And a message to Dixie, Deliver Already! My goodness she's taking her sweet time.
Posted by: Ida | April 10, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Your coloring is so amazing!! Great card!
Posted by: Cindy H. | April 10, 2008 at 07:03 AM
Another cute little owl! Love the card!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | April 10, 2008 at 03:29 AM
Fabulous! And I agree with you...Becky is wickedly talented. I declare myself her #1 fan!
Posted by: Novell | April 09, 2008 at 09:57 PM