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Winter Owl Card

Greetings! Today I have for you my second installment as a Smeared and Smudged Design Team Member. This card is a little bit Winter, a little bit mysterious, and has a little bit of magic in it.

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I love this owl stamp from Inkadinkado. It’s got so much going on… the owl has a certain quiet power. And the swirling snowflakes remind me of something out of Narnia. Then there’s the sentiment. Also powerful in my world. And quite beautiful. It’s also from Inkadinkado. I used platinum embossing powder for both.

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See the shine? If you click on the photo to enlarge it, you’ll also see that I used a couple of spritzes of Black Gold Glimmer Mist. In addition, I added a couple of gems from JoAnns, and a tag from Basic Grey. The cardstock is from Prism.

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Isn’t he majestic? He also reminds me very much of the movie Labyrinth. Which, now I am totally in the mood to watch those 2 flicks!!!

So, that’s my card. Quiet, simple, and strong. Pure magic!

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ellepaulette said…
I always get a weird feeling when I see an owl. I don't know why but I do. I remember when I was in highschool I was driving home late one night and there was an owl sitting on the bridge. It did not move as I passed by it. Totally freaked me out because the owl was the size of a small child and I thought it was going to attack the car! I still get chills when I think about it!
December 10, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Erica said…
You have the most amazing style! Your are a creative genius! This is an awesome card. The gold embossing does so much for this card. WOW!
December 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Laura B said…
I love it! Owls are so cool, and I've always been obsessed with the moon, so, this is awesome!:)

-Laura
December 10, 2009 at 1:07 PM
ellepaulette said…
I meant to tell you that I like you card! The gold and the Damask paper is so lovely! +
December 10, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Unknown said…
Oh Ali...I LOVE this stamp and you have made into something really special!! Your embossing is amazing honey!! Really love this! Xx
December 10, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Randi said…
Beautiful Alison!! Love the owl, and love, love, LOVE, that sentiment!! Perfect with that owl, too!
December 14, 2009 at 5:33 AM
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