I have a double challenge card for you today. The clean and simple challenge on Splitcoast, which was to use sparkle on your project. And Gingersnap Creations supply challenge to use a tag on a project.
The main image is from a plate by Oxford Impressions called The Bird's Nest. I used the Sponge and Shimmer technique to create the background and then stamped the bird collage image over the top. I was inspired by Sharon's post last week about Ideology Fragments, so cracked open my unused package of tags and added it to this card.
If you head over to Gingersnap Creations, you can see a couple of journals I posted this morning.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!
Oh, my! This is simply stunning! All that white space around the darker, shimmery image is wonderful! The tag with its bit of ribbon is a lovely way to focus attention on the bird in the collage-y image. Perfect!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | June 30, 2009 at 04:15 AM
I just love it! The little tag focal is going to be put to use, tu!
Posted by: Gerrie | June 30, 2009 at 05:06 AM
I totally agree with Susan, the big white background sets of the blues and greens perfectly and the little tag gives a subtle focal point.
Posted by: Heather T | June 30, 2009 at 05:06 AM
wow this is wonderful! love the clear tag, what a great embellie! the colors are so great and the bird completely takes center stage! fabulous job :D
Posted by: SMK | June 30, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Beautifully done! You make the most gorgeous color backgrounds! Love the way you positioned the Fragments tag! Looks sophisticated and sweet all at once!
Posted by: Shar B | July 01, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Ali, I love this card and the way your mind works, it is so creative. You are an inspiration and I am in awe! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful techniques and ideas.
Posted by: Sue Hayward | July 01, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Ali this is gorgeous!! Beautiful shimmer and love the colors!!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | July 01, 2009 at 07:09 PM