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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 
Addicted to Stamps
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!
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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



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33 comments:

  1. alexandra s.m.October 19, 2015 at 8:52 AM

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

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  2. BarbOctober 19, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    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

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  3. AJ BodineOctober 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM

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

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  4. Faith A at Daffodil CardsOctober 19, 2015 at 12:46 PM

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

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  5. jimlynnOctober 19, 2015 at 2:25 PM

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

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  6. kiwimeskreationsOctober 19, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    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

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  7. LollOctober 19, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    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

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  8. BobbyOctober 20, 2015 at 9:04 AM

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

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  9. Notes by NinaOctober 20, 2015 at 9:19 AM

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

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  10. JoAnnOctober 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM

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

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  11. SusanOctober 20, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    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!).

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  12. Dana MOctober 20, 2015 at 4:08 PM

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

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  13. Barb GhigOctober 20, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    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!

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  14. Princess Judy PalmerOctober 20, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    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.

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  15. Susan PowellOctober 20, 2015 at 7:52 PM

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

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  16. Kathy SchweinfurthOctober 20, 2015 at 8:46 PM

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

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  17. UnknownOctober 21, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    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 !

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  18. WendyOctober 21, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    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! :)

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  19. LindaOctober 21, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Beautifully framed cardinal, Bonnie. Have a great day.

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  20. MarybethOctober 21, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    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!

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  21. Jenelle October 21, 2015 at 9:28 PM

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

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  22. MaryHOctober 21, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    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

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  23. AnkeOctober 22, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Wonderful card, Bonnie. I love the cardinal.

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  24. DeeptiOctober 22, 2015 at 8:45 AM

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

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  25. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsOctober 22, 2015 at 6:20 PM

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

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  26. Christine AlexanderOctober 23, 2015 at 12:06 AM

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

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  27. Heather NorthOctober 23, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    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

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  28. SewPaperPaintOctober 23, 2015 at 1:57 PM

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

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  29. laurieOctober 23, 2015 at 2:30 PM

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

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  30. SueOctober 23, 2015 at 5:24 PM

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

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  31. Susan JoyceOctober 25, 2015 at 10:19 AM

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

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  32. Lori TurnerOctober 25, 2015 at 4:35 PM

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

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  33. 3treescreations@gmail.comOctober 25, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful! Loving that beautiful red cardinal!!

    Deanne :)

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Enjoy! Bonnie