Taylored Expressions Challenge #113

Hello Everyone! Today's card is my entry into the Taylored Expressions Challenge – #113. I liked this sketch - cuz there's a lot going on! I had purchased, but not used yet, a new paper pack from Die Cuts With a View. It's called Songbird and I got it at Michael's. It has some really cute little sentiments and the colors are great. It also has some sparkle to it!

Here is the sketch image:

Here is my take on the challenge!

A side view and a little peek inside! I added lots of dimension with all the layers and my favorite foam tape. Isn't that bird the cutest thing? The sentiment only said "Happy" so I added "Birthday" with a PTI stamp and some brown ink.

Close up of the flower embellishments:

One thing I do a lot is make my own embellishments out of patterned paper. This paper pattern scale is way too big for a card. But, the flowers individually are perfect for adding on to a card! I cut out three of the flowers and popped them with foam tape. I also cut out extra leaves to add to the top part of the card since I liked that little extra green for balance.

This is an extra card I'm throwing in – just a simple card with a nice sentiment – not too busy but nice nevertheless. I colored the Stampin' Up image with my Copic markers and then cut the shapes with my nestabilities (LOVE them). I cut the card out of the giant sizzix square – also from Stampin' Up.