Monday, October 19, 2015

Framed for Merry Monday

It's Merry Monday time.


Sue brings us the challenge this week.


Our Guest Designer is Susan Powell.

I can't wait for you to see what she created and the rest of the Design Team too.

You are bound to be inspired!

For this card I pulled out an already painted design from my UFO box.

I used a frame left over from cutting a stitched rectangle from 
watercolor paper, stamped it with my Sanded Background stamp
and added a brown wash.

I found this little Joy sentiment to stamp among the branches,
scored the edges of a folded piece of watercolor paper,
and popped the design on top.

I'm going to take this over to 
GRAB OUR BADGE!
where it's
ANYTHING GOES

Now, I hope you'll create a Christmas card with a frame
and join us at

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek.

Enjoy!
    *********
Card Recipe
Stamps:  Beauty of the Season (retired SU), Sanded (retired SU), Christmas Sentiments (Kaisercraft)
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, SU Markers
Paper:  Watercolor (Strathmore 140 lb. cold press, Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Other:  Aqua Painter, White Gel Pen



33 comments:

alexandra s.m. said...

Hi Bonnie!
So happy to admire yet another Birdie card of yours!
Your Cardinal is beautiful! Thank You~

Barb said...

Hello Bonnie, Your card is really lovely. We don't have cardinals in the UK but I did see on in Canada several years ago. I love your background too. Barbxx

AJ Bodine said...

Very pretty, I love this cardinal and your colors are wonderful!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I would be full of joy having a bird like this in the garden, a beautiful card Bonnie.

jimlynn said...

Love the wash in brown! Wow! Beautiful cardinal and a beautiful card.
Lynn

kiwimeskreations said...

A beautiful card Bonnie - I love the frame, with the wash and stamped texture it is not too 'heavy' for the gorgeous stamped image
Blessings
Maxine

Loll said...

SWEET! Love your beautiful watercolour cardinal ... I know Mary is going to go crazy when she see's this! :) And LOVE that frame ... so very cool --- looks like wood. Gorgeous card my friend! xx

Bobby said...

A stamped frame and a scored frame, both setting off that beautiful cardinal. What a lovely card, Bonnie.

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful card Bonnie, I love your embossed frame and pretty cardinal.

JoAnn said...

Very pretty. Love the cardinal and the frame is a nice way to showcase him.

Susan said...

Fabulous card for the frame challenge! I love the way your frame looks so rustic - it works perfectly with the cardinal (which is beautifully coloured, by the way!).

Dana M said...

Stunning card Bonnie! Amazing water coloring and I LOVE the frame you made.

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my goodness Bonnie, this card is absolutely GORGEOUS! The cardinal is stunning and I love how you framed it! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!

Princess Judy Palmer said...

GREAT card! Love the frame, both of them. I thought your bird was cross stitched or some sort of stitching at first since it looked so textured.

Susan Powell said...

Bonnie, I love your card! The bird, the branches and the frame - they're all fantastic!1

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Bonnie, I just love that image and your beautiful coloring!!

Unknown said...

Hello Bonnie, an UFO box ? I think I need one, if I could find such beautiful and useful stuff in there... Your bird is great and the frame is wow !

Wendy said...

What a beautiful card, Bonnie! Love the pretty frame around your beautifully colored cardinal!!! This is perfect for Christmas! Love! Hope your having a great week! :)

Linda said...

Beautifully framed cardinal, Bonnie. Have a great day.

Marybeth said...

Bonnie this is one gorgeously framed bird! Love this! Hop all is well with you and your family, Ive been gone for a bit and trying to catch up. Ive missed so many of your gorgeous cards!

Jenelle said...

Bonnie, your card is beautiful! I love the cardinal and the frame is perfect!

MaryH said...

Oh, you knew I'd love this one! He looks splendid with that distressed tan frame. Ready for ole Mr. Winter. He's just gorgeous & you did a super job with the colors. love the scored frame effect too. Big hugs & TFS

Anke said...

Wonderful card, Bonnie. I love the cardinal.

Deepti said...

Way to rock the frame theme, love the scoring and your beautifully colored Cardinal !

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

Such a pretty bird, perfect coloring and nice frame Bonnie!

Christine Alexander said...

what a beautiful cardinal, and pretty red berries. the frame colour is wonderfully distressed and aged.

Heather North said...

You made this from bits & pieces in your UFO & scrap pile?!!!! Bonnie, you are amazing! I love everything about your card and it couldn't be prettier if you had created each piece specifically for this card. <3

SewPaperPaint said...

Your coloring here is beautiful, the frame really looks good!

laurie said...

So pretty! Gorgeous Christmas card Bonnie. Love the cardinal!

Sue said...

This is gorgeous, Bonnie! Lovely colouring on your beautiful bird, so pretty x

Susan Joyce said...

Perfect card for the challenge this week Bonnie,nicely framed.

Lori Turner said...

Oh my gosh how gorgeous is this!?! Awesome card Bonnie

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Beautiful! Loving that beautiful red cardinal!!

Deanne :)