Today’s artist trading card one was a little more of a ‘keep going love, you’ll finish it soon’ type of creation.
This creation started with some free papers from the February issue of Making Cards Magazine. First I chose a backing paper that would form the main part of the ATC.
Then, I cut out a matching part of that paper and glazed it with Glossy Accents (the bird).
To create the lettering panels I brushed a brown distress inkpad over some white cardstock and then handwrote the sentiments with a PITT Indian Ink pen. To finish I glazed these with glossy accents and, when dry, I cropped them down with a pair of scissors.
I applied these with Pinflair glue gel in order to raise them from the background.
To finish I added alternating dots of Creative Expression pearl PVA and glitter glue.
And there we have it. A rather shabby chic little birdy beauty.
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J :)
GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
Perhaps I am being picky or thick and you really meant “Cheap cheap” or should it have been cheep cheep?
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It should have been cheep cheep, but I clearly had a ‘moment’ :)
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Hi John
A very cute little bird, I think you’ve got the shabby/ vintage look down perfectly
Hugs
T x
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Well, looks like I know what song will be going around and around in my head this morning! lol
Weird song, though, if you listen to the lyrics, almost sinister with a happy tune ~~~ okay, getting a bit analytic now. Much better to go back look at the ATC for today {which is great} and forget all about the song!
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Love this style and this has jumped into the “favourites” pile. I also like glossy accents and also use it a lot and in many ways.
Well done John -keep going – looking forward to tomorrow’s .
Regards, Geraldine
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Really lovely, I’m just a tad obsessed with Glossy accents lol 😁
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Me too lately! :)
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Lovely John, xx
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Lovely colours and content! You just go on surprising us every day! Picking up lots of tips as you explain and kindly
share all your techniques. Thank you! x
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well !!!! you have certainly excelled yourself this time, love the little birdie and I also remember the song, showing my age, x
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I’m awe of your ability to keep creating new things every day John, and I love this one – but: well I hate to point this out, but – birds go “cheEp”, whereas milk, for instance, is cheAp. Or is your card a play on words and I’ve missed the pun?! Sorry! Hugs.
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Lol, I knew that I would get this wrong! Whoopsie! ;)
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Used to do a routine to that music a few years ago now when I used to dance. Memories. Lovely card.
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A totally lovely card John
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John, just how do you manage to come up with such great and totally different ideas for these ATCs every single day, as well as work etc? I wonder how long it will be before you regret doing this daily blog but hope that you manage to continue with it. I am learning so very much and find you all-inspiring. I’ve tried quite a lot of your techniques and am learning all the time so please try and keep up with your challenge. X
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Some fab techniques that you’ve shared with us followers. Thank you. Love it B :-) x
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There was a song from Middle of the Road in 1970 called Chirpy Chirpy Cheap Cheap.
Once upon a time…. when I was young :-)
It’s a really pretty card you made.
Hannah
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Lovely. You come up with some very good ideas.
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Wow – those glue dots look like a string of jewels! Fabulous, S x
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Mmm I think this one could be the best one yet.
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Beautiful card John, you are a very talented man, keep up the great work you’re doing. Mary x
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Hiya, John, This looks to be one of your more labour intensive ATC’s in the collection so far and I love it! The colours are earthy and warm and I love the dots all around the edge. x
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