Paper Cuts

Jul 07 2007

Black Tie Only (and pearls)

Published by Michele Boyer at 3:12 pm under My Designs, Stampin' Up!

So I’ve been trying to come up with something new for these birds…JanTink said they looked constipated (I still find that incredibly hilarious), Jen70 used them for a get well card (marvelous idea)…I decided to make them into a nice little “aged” couple off for their anniversary dinner. When I showed it to my husband to get his opinion (which is not always a good idea as you will soon find out), he said it’s missing the chain. Funny guy.

…Anyway, I kept this card pretty simple as it will be one we make at my workshop this week. We may have to forego the actual “tie” tying of the ribbon, but we shall see.

The background is a pattern from SU’s Petals & Paisleys designer series paper. I have GOT to use up some of this paper (not “this” specific paper, but ALL my paper. I have quite a stash)!

I gave the little aged bird man a tie and the lady some pearls (afterall, they ARE going somewhere fancy…and you can only do so much to a bird). I drew in the tie and the pearls with a black marker, then used a white gel pen to color in the pearls. The sentiment is from the new Fun & Fast Notes set. I think that set is adorable, but I just wish the sentiments were a little more bold.

I used the mat pack to space the brads evenly and the main image is raised on dimensionals. AND I’ve accomplished my goal. I’ve used ALL the animals from Zoofari. lol.

Thanks for looking! Have a great day!

Cardstock: Old Olive, Black, Confetti White

Patterned Paper: Petals & Paisleys DSP

Stamps: Zoofari, Fun & Fast Notes

Ink: Black, Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal, Old Olive, Going Gray

Accessories: Black grosgrain, Vintage brads, black marker, Signo white gel pen,, mat pack,

dimensionals, aquapainter

Finished card size: 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″. All supplies Stampin’ Up!

13 Responses to “Black Tie Only (and pearls)”

# Keri Jacksonon 07 Jul 2007 at 4:11 pm

I love it! Great idea
# Sherrieon 07 Jul 2007 at 6:22 pm

I love your sophisticated aged couple….they are a sweet take on those birds. Peach is the perfect color for an aged couple too. My grandmother had EVERYTHING peach!
# trudeeon 07 Jul 2007 at 6:57 pm

hahahahahaha!!! well that is too stinkin cute, M!! Love the pearls!! adorable!
# jacksonbelleon 07 Jul 2007 at 7:03 pm

Bwahahaha about the chain! LOL! OMG that would have been HILLARIOUS!! DO IT M, DO IT! lol DARLING Card!! I absolutely love it! I especailly like the colors!
# Pattyon 08 Jul 2007 at 5:30 am

I think your card is just adorable! The birds are walking the way my Grandson walks when he is imitating me. LOL
# christina (cmf1216)on 08 Jul 2007 at 6:35 am

This is just too cute! The ribbon as a *tie* is great, and so are the colors! I love everything you’ve done with Zoofari — I just might have to buy it!!
# Pinky Rothon 08 Jul 2007 at 9:47 am

What a cute idea…
# Teresaon 08 Jul 2007 at 1:32 pm

Aww! Love your black tie birdies, Michele!!! Too cute!
# My Little Hobby (KellyinTexas)on 08 Jul 2007 at 6:55 pm

Now that you point it out…they do look a bit slumped. I will never see this image the same now…lol. Cute card.
# Julia Staintonon 09 Jul 2007 at 4:29 am

This is so darling Michele! I just adore your little hand-drawn details! This is a fabulous card!!!
# leslierichon 10 Jul 2007 at 12:57 pm

This is wonderful, Michele! Love the tie on Grandpa as well as the one on the card. I hear you about the paper. I’ve got to either use a bunch of it or quit buying it. Guess which one I’m trying to do…
# leslierichon 10 Jul 2007 at 1:01 pm

This is perfect for a guy! It’s not only suitable for a variety of occasions, but it’s suitable for a variety of tastes. I love it!
# florenceon 11 Jul 2007 at 12:52 pm

Love this card and what you did to the “constipated” couple. Just found your blog and will be back.