Today I choose to be happy

Hi my dear crafty friends.

It's Susanne today and I like to share this fresh card with you. It's really easy to make.


The background is embossed with a Sizzix Embossing Folder. I colored it with Distress Ink Crushed Olive and a watertank brush. I added some black splatters with an acrylic spray. For the left upper corner I used  a piece of white cardstock that I stamped with the Old Book Page stamp from Rubber Dance. I tore it to the right size and cut some negative shapes with a tiny bird, an arrow and a heart die. The gorgeous sentiment "today I choose to be happy" is embossed with black embossing powder.
I stamped the Bird with Distress Ink Barn Door and Pumice Stone. The body of the bird and it's feet are inked up seperately. I cut it out and adhered it with the branch to the card. That's it. Very easy.



It's the first  time I am posting in 2016 on the Rubber Dance Blog! So I wish you all a Happy New Year. See you soon and happy crafting, Susanne.

Stamp sets from Rubber Dance:
Vintage Birds
Old Book Page
Think again

You will get 15% discount  on your next order in the Rubber Dance Online Store when you enter "susanne2016" during checkout.

www.rubberdance.com


Comments

Majo said…
Such a fun card, I love the bright colours you used!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Bibi Lindahl said…
Lovely card, Susanne! So many cool details, such as the punched out arrow and hearts in the top left corner. Love little details like that!
This YEAR I choose to be happy - a very Happy 2016 to us all! :)
♥
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Unknown said…
LOVELY - HAPPY - FUN. What a FAB creations Susanne. YES - a very HAPPY new year to all of you at Rubber Dance Stamps. j
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Craftyfield said…
Love the spring colours, very happy colours!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Susanne Rose said…
Thank you so much for your lovely comments!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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