What muppet thought this was a good idea?

I saw this fancy sliding card on Miranda's blog and decided I'd have a go at it. I modified the fold a bit so it was only made from 2 pieces of base-card (I thought it would be less bulky).  To be fair, the fold worked out fine but it has taken me pretty much all day to (a) make and (b) photograph!

Anyway, here's the end result. I'm going to show some photographs and also try to upload a video (I've not been very successful with videos in the past so please leave a comment letting me know if it plays for you).

Here's a photo of the front of the card, with the peek-a-boo window for the sentiment. I found a sentiment with a carolling theme which I thought matched the singing critters.  The sky is inked with Distress Inks and a dauber. I also speckled some water onto it to make it look a bit more snowy.

Here's a photo of the inside ... the birdie 'flies' into view when you open the card which I hope you can see in the video afterwards.

...and here's the video (fingers crossed) ...

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Robin/Bunny: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint.
• Penguin: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade
• Sky: Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky, Black Soot
• Lamplight: Squeezed Lemonade
• Snow: Weathered Wood

Card Recipe:

• Stamps from Purple Onion Designs Stacy Yacula Collections (Mistletoe Singing Penguin, Snowball Singing Bunny, Cranberry Bird, Lamp Post and 2 Forests)
• Sentiment from Stamping Bella Nachodeer
• Versafine Ink Pad
• Distress ink pads (for sponging the sky) and some finger daubers

I've been inspired by:

• Creative Inspirations - Holidays

Happy crafting
Annette
xx