Happy Birthday Julie...and America

My sister's birthday is July 4th, and she has this thing for birds.  Every year for Christmas, I try to find her a small bird ornament to add to her collection.  She has bird houses and a few bird decorations around her house, but outside of the Christmas ornaments, she really doesn't want any more bird presents.  Instead, she got a bird card for her birthday.

This card is also part of the Operation Write Home Blog Tour.  We were supposed to make a birthday card.  Using Red, White and Blue were optional.  I wanted to use those colors but in a way that didn't look patriotic.  I've been wanting to try out the technique where you put drops of re-inker on several sheets of baby wipes to create your own ink pad.  As you can see, I went a little crazy using my "ink pad" for the background, birds and to custom color a white grosgrain ribbon.  A very unique look and lots of fun.

To spice up the birds, I used wire to create their tail feathers and added a little bead just for the fun of it.  I love how I can use all the beads, buttons, and "hard candy" on OWH cards because the soldiers get to send them for free.

Until next time,
Becca