I Tweet You... with Tamiko

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Hey folks Tamiko here.. Today I am feeling a little under the weather but I was able to stamp and color an image to create a card. I have been staring at a little wooden birdie on my desk for well over a week and I vowed to also to add him, some kinda way.  The papers I recycled were brown kraft shipping paper.  Here is my card for today.



As with all paper projects you can't do anything unless you start with paper.  First thing I do make sure I have what's  needed by creating my  favorite papers with any of the Arnold Grummer Paper Mill Kits.  The directions can be found here.   After my paper was made I stamped the image and painted it using Colour Arte Twinkling H2Os . I fussy cut the image and adhered it to the base of the card with Helmar's Craft & Hobby PVA glue.  I added some lace trim and hand stamped a sentiment on painted paper.. and embellished with a wooden bird.

This card was simple and short and yes I could have used regular papers.. but I like the texture of my handmade papers.  The texture alone will win every time. 


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Comments

  1. SandyJune 10, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Love the sparkle and glitter on your card and your image is fabulous. That bird is so sweet and found a perfect spot on your card. Cute sentiment.

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  2. VickiJune 10, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    I love it. Such a great card. And love the girl so much

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  3. UnknownJune 10, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    very beautiful young lady . love the colors.... Someone will be very lucky to receive that card

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  4. ClassygirlJune 11, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    So cute! Love everything about this.

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  5. JeanJune 11, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Love this!

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  6. SandeeNCJune 11, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    LOVE her, she is beautiful!

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  7. Granny Korner CraftingwithartgrandmaJune 11, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Love this card and the hand made paper makes it special. Like the face.

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  8. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your card! You did a wonderful job.

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