Grandma's Hummingbird

My late grandmother adored hummingbirds, and she had several feeders hanging just outside her living room window. We would watch them flittering about for hours on end. It's one of my favorite memories from my childhood. I made this card in honor of my Grandma and her favorite species, the Ruby-Throated Hummer.

First, I created the background using red and orange PanPastels to create a sunset effect. Then I layered Whip Cream cardstock onto a White Liner (sticky paper) sheet, and die cut the Floral View background, peeled the sticker backing off and adhered it to my card. Next, I heat embossed the "thank you" sentiment from Embroidered Greetings, onto a strip of Black Licorice cardstock.

Next, I used Clear Pigment Ink to stamp the bird on Whip Cream cardstock. Then I gently rubbed Panpastels over the ink to create the colored feathers of the bird. I die cut him with the coordinating dies, and then sponged the edges with black ink.

Finally, I spiraled a length of Black Licorice twine and tacked it down in a few places with Mini Glue Dots before layering on the bird using Foam Squares. This loop of twine gives the feeling of motion to mimic the constant flutter of a hummingbird's tiny wings. A few strategically placed Cut Rhinestones and some Sparkle Silk on the feathers finishes off this card for a dear friend.

Supplies List

• Stamps: Sweet Petunias, Embroidered Greetings
• Dies: Sweet Petunias, Floral View
• Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
• Cardstock: Whip Cream, Black Licorice
• Coloring Tools: PanPastels, Sparkle Silk, Whip Cream Embossing Powder
• Embellishments: Black Licorice Twine, Cut Rhinestones
• Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots

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