Monday, October 14, 2024

Birches through the Seasons

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

For these cards I've used an older die that I believe has been retired, 
but I think similar dies are still available.


First up is a fall card for the Inkspirational Challenge.

It's die cut from linen paper and placed atop a background from my stash.

I used colored pencils to add detail to the birches and the leaves were colored with 
markers and die cut from another piece of background.

While it was out I did another with more of a summer vibe...


This piece was embossed with an old woodgrain embossing folder before
die cutting.  It has a lighter blue background, again from my stash.  The leaves
 were colored with markers. 

Lastly, a Christmas card....


This was done the same as the fall card but using a snowy background and
I added some cardinals to pop up the color a bit.  I love black, white and red together.

Challenges:
Inkspirational #326 - Mood Board
Darnell's I.D.E.A.S. - Week 2 Dies
Krafty Chicks #737- ATG Christmas


  





Card Recipe
Stamps:  Various sentiments
Ink:   Tombow Markers
Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Neenah Desert Storm, Black
Other:  Birch Tree Window die (ret SSS), Leaves (IO), Cheery Cardinals (PS), Woodgrain EF (ret SU)


Enjoy!


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23 comments:

JoAnn said...

Love all three of your lovely cards. I like the red birds as they do add a pop of color. The backgrounds are perfect on each one.

I Card Everyone said...

Bonnie, I am not familiar with this beautiful die - you've shown how versatile it can be with these three seasons! I love the pencil details you've added for the birch bark - and those darling itty-bitty Cardinals, too!
=]

Marcia Hill said...

All three of these cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL Bonnie, and I love that you showed them in 3 different seasons...so creative! They all show just how beautiful change can be...lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Brenda in IN said...

How versatile this die can be using all these examples. Great backgrounds and love those sweet cardinals.

Bobby said...

Two of my favorite things, Bonnie, birch trees and cardinals. I marvel at their beauty every time I see them and you used them to make beautiful cards.

Pat said...

I love the three different cards depicting Autumn and winter, and a Christmas version Bonnie, using this beautiful oval aperture with birch trees die, and the different colour backgrounds go so well to give the impression of the different seasons, with the orange toned leaves on the first, then the green summer leaves and a wonderful cardinal , and lastly a more monochrome Christmas version with three red cardinals which really pop. x

Lisa Elton said...

Each one is just as fabulous as the next, Bonnie! They're all very pretty but the final card is my favorite!

Susan said...

Loved each one as I looked through them but when I got to the third, I knew it was my favourite - Christmas CAS perfection!!

LeAnne said...

I love them ALL! I would not even begin to try to pick a favorite! Your backgrounds are amazing and each one has their own little vibe!

Darnell said...

Each on of these is beautiful, Bon! I love how you showed how versatile the die is and how talented you are!! Thank you for joining my IDEAS this week! Hugs, Darnell

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Sweet trio with that birch window die and cardinals, Bonnie - gorgeous "skies"; especially love the gray one!!

TK said...

Gorgeous! Love the backgrounds you've chosen for the pretty die -- it really can be "all-season"! The pops of red cardinals are pretty

HilaryJane said...

These are great. i love how you have adapted the colours to suite the seasons. So effective xx

Nstiz said...

That is one, cool die and love how you used it to create two very different cards. These are terrific, Bonnie!

Trina P. said...

Trio of beauties. This is one of my favourite dies and you showed its versatility perfectly.

Anke said...

All three of these cards are so beautiful, Bonnie.Fantasic use of this die.

Hugs
Anke

Julia Aston said...

You really got creative with that lovely stencil Bonnie! (I have that too - I think Loll sent it to me?!) Wonderful mix of colors used on them with your mix of birds and leaves.. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational: Moodboard with your first one! Julia xx

Leslie Miller said...

They're all so beautiful, Bonnie! Those small changes made each card distinctly different. That beautiful birch tree die is one to hang onto as I can't imagine it ever losing its appeal!

Christine Alexander said...

Three beautiful cards, that is such a beautiful versatile die. I love the pop of colour with the cardinals ♥

cm said...

Three pretty cards that really amplify the versatility of your beautiful die. I'm especially smitten with the first; such a delightfully inspired rendition of the mood board. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational.
~carol

BożenA said...

Three perfect cards that show how to use one die for many occasions. I also love the most third winter card.
Hugs,
BożenA

Nance said...

It's always great to see a die or stamp used for different seasons or holidays. You got your money's worth out of that die in just those cards I think! And they all have such a unique look!

Loll said...

Beautiful walk through the seasons with this lovely die, Bonnie. What a great way to so the versatility. Gorgeous cards, my friend. xx