Have you ever had a card in your mind and when you are done making the card it is NOTHING like the one you pictured?  It is funny how that happens!  I looked at the Paper Crafts magazine and saw a card I wanted to try, and the only thing that is the same is the scalloped oval with the white dots!  LOL    I love how my card came out, so I will be happy with the process! 



The Stampin' Up! punch Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch (on page 11 of the occasions mini) really makes it easy!  I punched out the bird using Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip cardstock and sponged around the edges and Voila!  Easy Peasy!!   I LOVE it when a plan comes together!
In the background behind the oval (Sizzix Die Frame, Oval Scallop) I stamped the Le Jardin branch that you see below the bird to add some dimension and make my own Designer Paper.  I stamped off after I used the markers so it wouldn't be so bright, I just wanted to have it there to make the design flow.  The branch in the Vanilla Oval is stamped full strength.   
I used the White Gel pen from SU! to put the dots in the ovals.   I really like how it came out, how about you!?  


Supplies:  ALL Stampin' Up!

Stamp sets:
Le Jardin Botanique
Bird on a Branch (the branch)

Inks:
Ruby Red Marker & ink pad
Chocolate Chip ink
Old Olive marker

Paper:
Ruby Red
Very Vanilla
Chocolate Chip

Accessories:
Sizzix Die Frame, Oval Scallop
Sizzix Die Ovals
White Gel Pen
Sponges
Organza Ribbon White- Dyed with Ruby Red Marker
Extra large Two-Step Bird Punch
vintage brads
Piercing tool

Hope you like it!  This is my OWN design!!   

Have a Great Stamping Day!
Lisa Tedder
Kernersville, NC