I've done another card for this week's Merry Monday challenge. Want to take a look?
I stamped a border with the mistletoe stamp from the Easy Events stamp set then colored the leaves and berries with markers. Then I double matted it and tied it up with a bow.
My Bird Builder punch hadn't had any love in quite a while and using it was like finding an old friend. The body of the bird was punched from Real Red. Then I stamped the bird from the retired Hostess set, Punch Potpourri, with Craft white ink and punched the wings from that.
The sentiment is also retired. I believe the set was Small Script.
Here's the sketch again in case you missed it last time.
Stampin' Up! supplies
Card Recipe
Stamps: Easy Events, Punch Potpourri, Small Script
Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Whisper White Craft, SU Markers (Garden Green, Real Red)
Paper: Whisper White, Garden Green, Real Red
Other: Bird Builder Punch, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearl
We looked out the door yesterday evening and it looked so smoky that we thought there was a house on fire in the neighborhood. But we didn't smell any smoke. We realized that it was a cloud of pollen and rushed to make sure all the windows were shut tightly. This morning everything had a thick yellow coat. It is messy but a small price to pay to see the green on the trees and the flowers blooming.
I'm so happy you stopped by. Thank you so much for leaving me comments so I can visit you too.
Enjoy!
What a great CAS card! I love your use of those stamps sets too! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card!! The bird is so cute. I LOVE how he's perched on joy! And we have the same yellow cloud of pollen here in SC too. I thought the neighborhood was on fire just like you did! I've never seen it this thick and the lack of rain isn't helping!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous but simple card! Thanks for so much inspiration. I am a fairly new subscriber, and without an original bone in my body, I am delighted to find such beautiful cards that I am able to CASE. I look at the sketches, but without the example of your card, I am still stumped. Now, I see the possibilities! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is just gorgeous! I love the mistletoe and the bird is just perfect for this!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I love your car dof birds and berries...it is soooooooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteWe have tons of pollen, too. I can't believe the trees are full of leaves. Everything is about a month early.
Love the stamped panel and the cute use of the bird punch and stamped wing.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you used Bonnie, that bird is adorable and mixed with the holly is perfect!! Thank you for being such a wonderful GD this week and for leaving comments for others. I am just back from a 4 day trip with my husband, so I am catching up and commenting right now.
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Lesley
Love your card Bonnie, festive and beautiful:0) Don't envy you the cloud of pollen, as an athsma sufferer it wouldn't be much fun here either, hope it cleared quickly, shame it sticks to everything too! Have a great weekend, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteLove it! That mistletoe reminds me of Peaceful Wishes stamp set. The fancy pattern on the bird's wing is a great touch.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Bonnie! Love the mistletoe border with your beautiful bow and the punched bird! Perfect holiday card! :)
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