Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
This was my fourth try with this stamp! Then I messed up the bird. %*&#
So the bird has been stamped again, fussy cut and perched on the branch.
I've heat embossed the branch, leaves and berries with clear powder so they
look quite icy when the light hits them just right.
He's winging his way to my Aunt for her 90th birthday.
Challenges:
Four Seasons - Winter
Inspired by #200 : I was Inspired by Ashwini's beautiful card-winner of IB#159-January 2021
I was inspired by the bird and the foliage.
Penny Black Saturday - ATG/Something New (this wasn't new but never before used)
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff
Card Recipe
Stamps: Season's Tweetings, Special Sentiments (PB)
Ink: Bundled Sage, Forest Moss, Festive Berries, Aged Mahogany (DI & DM foliage), Vintage Photo, Tea Dye, Rusty Hinge (DI & DM-bird), Iced Spruce, Speckled Egg (DOX-background), More Mustard, Rusty Hinge (sentiment)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore), Neenah Natural, Brown (?)
Other: Clear EP, Tasteful Textures EF (SU), Twine (FSJ)
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Lovely card Bonnie. You can’t tell that he has been fussy cut and added. Wishing you a Healthy, Happy and Crafty New Year. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous, Bonnie, I love the soft colours and had no idea fussy cutting was needed! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created card, and a great save too!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Four Seasons!
ReplyDeleteDiane FS DT {Nellies Nest}
This is beautiful Bonnie and your aunt will love it! I have done the same thing myself and the fussy cut bird looks perfect. x
ReplyDeleteBonnie, your little sparrow [?] has found a lovely place to perch - beautifully water colored!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you've tried again - and PLAYED again! Ashwini will be so pleased to know she has inspired us!
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So soft and pretty. Your little bird looks perfect, glad you were able to save him and the pretty card. I know your Aunt will love it for her special birthday.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you persevered! This is LOVELY! SOMEDAY I am going to learn this watercolor technique! So pretty, your aunt will love it!
ReplyDeleteI love your sweet bird, Bonnie, and he is happily perched in that lovely berry bush. You'd never know there was a problem with him.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you restamped and fussy cut the bird to save your card - it's so lovely. Wonderful watercolouring of that sweet image. Love the twine over on the right side - it really suits the image and the brown border and ink.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous, the colors and shading are beautiful, and the bird looks like he was sitting there all along! Thanks for joining us at Four Seasons!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do love a sweet bird! In the end you made this sublime. Happy new year, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteYou've created a wonderful card, Bonnie. I can understand that there was some hard words after you've messed up the bird. Great idea to fussy cut the bird. Water coloring of the whole motive is fantastic. Your aunt will be happy to get such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteSonja
Amazing watercolouring of this beautiful image, Bonnie! Adding the bird on top give him more presence ... a happy accident! :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh boy do I love this! So glad you stuck it out, Bonnie because the result is lovely! Thanks so much for joining us again at IB!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I know your Aunt loved this beautiful birdie card! I think it's absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you persisted Bonnie, as this card is absolutely gorgeous. Love the soft colouring you have achieved
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Gorgeous card and I think your colouring is fab! I bet your Aunt will love it! Thanks for sharing with PBSC:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at The Four Seasons Challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you persevered as this is gorgeous. The bird looks perfect on his little branch. I do share your frustration though. Sometimes things just don't want to work right. Thanks for all your visits to me and lovely comments. I too am catching up. I have reviewed your lovely creations you posted last week I particularly love the snowy tree. So sorry not to visit them all separately xx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Bonnie. Great save, would have been a shame to toss it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little bird Bonnie - I must look out for him! - and a great save. Things going wrong is all part of crafting isn't it but we always think of the fun and never the frustration!! I love the soft way you coloured this scene and what a good idea to make the foliage and berries icy with embossing. Happy new year my friend! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteohhhhh so adorable! Love your little bird, and he looks pretty perfect to me, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie this is just BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Great save and what a fabulous and unique card x. Super cute little bird and loving the loose water colouring Bonnie x.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I'm so impressed with your beautiful watercoloring on the foliage and bird, Bonnie! Your color palette is gorgeous and I love how you added clear EP to the branch, leaves, and berries...I'll bet it looks amazing in person, and I'm sure your aunt is going to love it, too ~ xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year mf. This card is stunning...love it all
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday.
I am sending you the biggest hug ever for that wonderful birthday card you sent. It's a big birthday for me and I your card made my day so bright.
xx Karen
Beautiful as usual Bonnie! Lovely background. Had I not read, I wouldn’t have known your bird was fussy cut. Happy New Year, friend! Hope your holiday was wonderful! XX
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Auntie loves this beautiful no-line watercolor card, Bon! All your efforts were worth it! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Happy New Year! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteShe'll love it! You did great and it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Bonnie! Your watercoloring and the background wash are absolutely beautiful! I can't tell you fussy-cut the bird and perched him on the branch even when I squint at it! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Fabulous save. Another gorgeous watercoloured creation. Your aunt will love it! Happy 90th birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Bonnie. I love everything about it .. the colours, the watercolouring, the image xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous Bonnie :)
ReplyDeleteHow good it is that sometimes we fail and then create something really big, Bonnie. By chance, you managed to create something even more Beautiful. I can imagine how beautiful a twig and berries coated with a layer of "ice" glisten in the sun.
ReplyDeletexx
Beautifully stamped and watercolored branch and bird, Bonnie. Nice save stamping, die cutting and adding another layer to your original bird, Bonnie. Your aunt will LOVE her very special 90th Birthday card filled with Love:-) TFS my friend Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteOh my this is a lovely creation! You can't even tell you had to piece your card. Your learning curve produced a beauty for sure! Glad you stuck with it! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge! ♥ Sue Kment
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie:
ReplyDeleteIt's always a treat to stop by your blog to see your wonderful art. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us again at The Four Seasons Challenge. I also wanted to let you know that I FINALLY got all my prize packages mailed yesterday so your goodies should be arriving this week. If you think of it, please stop by my blog when they arrive and let me know. I hope you enjoy some of the goodies I sent. Please join us again soon.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth, DT
The Four Seasons Challenge Blog
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com - my personal blog
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com - my challenge blog - I'd LOVE to have you play along