Peace on Earth

Hi everyone.  One more card for the CAS Christmas October Challenge - Bird, hosted by Susan.

Speaking of Susan ... she gave me some card fronts with an embossed bird about 2 or 3 years ago.  I'm actually a little embarrassed about how long it's taken me to use one. :)

I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do, so I just started by sponging and then made up the rest as I went along.  Usually I have more of a plan.  I used peacock feathers and it looks so pretty over the bird.  I used a silver metallic pen to draw along the embossed edges and along the outside edge to add a silver frame.  I filled the bird and leaves with Crystal Glaze and sprinkled liberally with Diamond Dust.  I LOVE both these products.  The Crystal Glaze flows so easily and the Diamond Dust sparkles like nothing else.  It's hard to capture in a photo, but trust me ... it SUPER sparkly.

To finish the card, I popped up the image with foam and heat embossed the sentiment in silver to match.

Here's a close-up ...

... and here's an even closer view which shows just a little of the sparkle.

There's still three days left to play along in the challenge.  Hope to see you in the gallery.

Stamps:  Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  White (Neenah 110 lb. card stock)
Ink:  Peacock Feathers Distress Ink; Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  Embossed bird image (gift from Susan - unknow origin), sponge, silver metallic pen, Crystal Glaze (Nuvo), Diamond Dust (Twinklets), silver embossing powder, heat tool

Challenges:
CAS Christmas October Challenge - Bird