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Sunday, 23 February 2014

Kingfisher

I am ashamed to say that I have had this stamp set for 18 months and this is the first time I have inked it, but the latest challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and more gave me the perfect opportunity. I saw a kingfisher by the river on my way to work a few months ago, a quick flash though and it was gone.


I've used the sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 another great one from Sally Dube.

So the stamp is from Stamps Away from the Pilkington Lane collection, I coloured it with Copics and then used a Wink of Stella over it to add some iridescence to the feathers, which you can make out on the close up below.


The papers are My Minds Eye on the bright side, twine is American crafts and the brads, button and coloured cardstock is from my stash. The base card is Craftwork Cards 148mm x 148mm.

Thank you for visiting and for any comments you are kind enough to take the time to leave.

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13 comments:

  1. Kathleen23 February 2014 at 22:13

    Great card Anne, love the image and great take on the sketch.

    Kath x

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  2. Joanna M.23 February 2014 at 23:39

    How pretty ... really loving the brown and blue color scheme! Thanks so much for joining in the fun over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 this week.
    ~Jo, SSW2-DT

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  3. McCrafty's Cards24 February 2014 at 00:29

    Wonderful card Anne, I love the kingfisher and the papers.
    Kevin xx

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  4. Heide24 February 2014 at 11:58

    What a great looking card, love the colors. Great for a masculine card. Thanks for joining us this week.
    Hugs, Heide SSW2-DT

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  5. Kathie24 February 2014 at 21:05

    What a wonderful card Anne, I do love this image of the Kingfisher, great colour and papers, this is a perfect masculine card and we always seem to need. Great card thanks so much for joining us over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
    Hugs
    Kathie SSW2-DT

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  6. Lin25 February 2014 at 00:05

    Your lovely backing papers match the colouring of your Kingfisher to perfection.

    Thanks for sharing this gorgeous card with us

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers and More

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  7. Linda Anderson25 February 2014 at 16:10

    Wow, what a gorgeous card! I have many a stamps like yours that haven't seen ink...YIKES! A real beauty here. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

    Linda

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  8. Sally Dube26 February 2014 at 00:39

    Isn't it fun to break out those stamps we buy with good intentions of using them right away...? Just like new =) Gorgeous card!! Love the rich colors and the button and twine!! Thanks so much for joining in!!
    Blessings to you Anne!!
    Sally SSW2

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  9. Sharon Basel26 February 2014 at 05:47

    Wow - beautiful card Anne. I love that image and your papers are perfect with it. Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for joining us at SSW!
    Sharon, SSW-DT

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  10. Papercraft By Carole26 February 2014 at 23:02

    What a beautifully coloured kingfisher. Love the iridescence. Thanks for joining us at CCM&M. Cxxx

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  11. Tracey28 February 2014 at 14:58

    Awesome card! I've never seen this type of bird before, but I too am often stopping to watch whenever I see a bird. Terrific colour scene on this. Thanks for taking part in our current challenge at Crafty Cardmaker's! I hope you join us again next time.
    Hugs, Tracey (DT)

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  12. fionalawlor1 March 2014 at 18:42

    Fab card! This Kingfisher is so gorgeous and your twine and button look great :) Thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers And More for our "Come Fly With Me" challenge.
    Fiona x

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  13. Paula J Atkinson2 March 2014 at 14:35

    Stunning card, Anne. I love the Kingfisher.
    I have stamps here never inked from 6 months ago.... not enough hours in the day you know how it is, then you get home & you end up feeling crappy all weekend !

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Thank you for visiting and taking the time to comment, it is always appreciated. Anne x