Hello~
This card was made for the March 2023 Card Chain Challenge and sent off to Michigan. As I said last time, I am anxious for Spring and as one of the options this time was "birds", I chose to use my NBUS bird die from STAMPlorations/CUTplorations called Perched Bird. I am not sure how long I've had it, but it is still available, apparently, and I never used it before. I sure hope one bird is okay. I do have another bird perched on a limb that is similar to this die. Think I'd better check my Evernote before buying. Do you ever purchase duplicate things?
Looking a many pictures of Blue Birds online led me to the colors used. All are from the Stampin' Up! Blends line in Light and Dark Night of Navy, Light and Dark Soft Suede along with Chocolate Chip and white Chalk markers. Coloring is not really my thing, but this is okay, I think. The card base is Early Espresso and the matting light blue, probably retired Bashful Blue. Did I ever mention that blue is my favorite color?
So here it is!
Quite a cool end to March but I hear temps in the 50's are coming. Whoa, it snowed a lot last night and everything is so pretty and white. But, but, Spring is supposed to be here. It is melting, though as the temp is in the 40's.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you will come by again.
I can't tell you how many times I've ordered something I already have Jeanne - because I buy things and put them away without using them and then I forget I have them - UGH! what a pretty bird you used today - lovely coloring on it! Julia xx
ReplyDeletePretty bird and the bold style of the colouring looks great on it, lovely CCC card! Hope your snow doesn’t stay too long and spring gets a proper hold soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and coloring Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteI don't even want to talk about duplicate buying, Jeanne!😏This bird on a branch is so pretty and so serene! A perfect hello card! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell (p.s. I noticed that the link to your entry routes back to the NBUS blog instead of your blog. Can you click on the edit button on your card in the gallery and see if it lets you change the URL? If not, let me know and I'll delete this one and enter it again. Thanks! Happy Easter!🐰)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darnell for the compliment and I fixed the link. Happy Easter to you and family too.
DeleteYes, I have bought duplicate. You never think it is going to happen to you, and then it does! I am so glad you used this stamp as your bird looks so majestic and I love the CAS nature of the finished card xx
ReplyDeleteGosh you've done a great job of colouring this lovely bird! I'm embarrassed to say I too am guilty of duplicate purchasing - luckily I have friends nearby who also love this hobby! I also have particular subjects where I will buy many different but quite similar dies (butterflies, flowers, anything tea or coffee related ....)! Hope the weather is a little less crazy and Spring has sprung in your corner of the world finally! Hugs, Kate
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