Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Birds and Berries -- Three Cards

Hi friends!  I took the time to color all the stamps in Heartfelt Creations' Festive Berry and Birdies set which I picked up before the shop closes (at the end of the year I think).  I don't have a lot of Heartfelt stamps, but have admired many sets and this is one of them.  I purchased the coordinating die set as well, and used it on two of the cards I'm sharing today.

They were all so very easy and quick to color.  All three cards have the Spellbinders Fluted Classics Rectangles in common.  The first has a background covered with designer paper, but the image panel itself is clean and simple.



Just a bit of designer paper peeking around the edges of this next one.  I stamped and colored directly on the paper without using the coordinating die.  Coloring is with Copics.  Keeping it simple.



It was a dark day for picture taking.  Rain, rain, and more rain.

The last card is the simplest of all.  However, it has issues as I'm wearing a wrist/thumb brace and it really gets in the way of the finer maneuvers.  We won't even talk about that as I'm here to have fun and all that other life stuff can take a back seat for now.



Be merry and enjoy your day!




23 comments:

Diane said...

I can certainly see why you purchased this stamp set as your cards are gorgeous! Love the use of the pretty designer papers, each one used uniquely and different. Beautiful, beautiful cards!!

Yogi said...

All 3 are beautiful. Good job with using all the items. Have a great day

Glenda said...

Oh girl...I love all three cards! These are some of my favorite images from Heartfelt Creations and I used them on quite a few of my Christmas cards. Your coloring is perfection. You have such a good eye for color! Happy Christmas!

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

I love these cards! I have these little birds and think they are so cute. Of course, I'm partial to birds. I like how the Rectangles add to the cards.

I Card Everyone said...

Three gorgeous cards, Leslie - don't even get me started about your 'simple' yet so stunning way with Copics, my friend - I totally understand your purchase!
=]

Barbara said...

Thanks for sharing these lovely Christmas cards. I have a friend what just loves birdies as she calls them. I have put away my Christmas card making supplies, but you have given me the itch. Lol

Loll said...

All three cards are so beautiful, Leslie. Your colouring is amazing, as always! And I love the different designs with patterned paper accents. xx

crafty-stamper said...

All gorgeous cards,love the beautiful stamp and die-cut rectangles,pretty papers too.
Carol x

Bonnie said...

What sweet little birds and each card is unique and beautiful! Great matching up with designer paper!

Cindy Beach said...

It's easy to see why you love these stamps, the images are beautiful! The coloring looks excellent to me, I love the gorgeous colors. Imagine the pretty pink birds!
Yes, keep on having fun, Leslie! Your cards are a delight!

Marcia Hill said...

All 3 are absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards Leslie! I love the simple coloring on each and the background dsp...beautiful combination! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

Oh goodness are those little birds ever sweet! I see why they came home to live with you. Sweet cards, Leslie!

nancy littrell said...

Three Beautiful, Beautiful Festive Birdies and Berry's stamped and colored images with wonderful backgrounds Christmas cards, Leslie. I Love how all your CAS backgrounds really make your birdies and berries Pop!! TFS and Love and Hugs, dear friend. Nancy

Margaret said...

these are all so pretty. Love the little birds and great layouts.

Darlene said...

Don't you just LOVE these little birdies? I have them and use them a lot (when I remember I have them lol) but mine are with the spring/summer florals vs the Christmas holly ... wish I had gotten that one! Might have to look and see if I can still get one. Your cards are beautifully colored and just awesome with these sweet birds. Lovely designs my friend! (as always!) Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season so far! Thanks for the sweet Leslie original holiday card! LOVE IT!!!

laurie said...

I love how you used the frames...the images are so sweet too!

Christine Alexander said...

What a beautiful collection of cards. Those little birds are so pretty on the holly branches and your colouring is spectacular xx

Bobbi Miller said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I live Heartfelt stamps and am sad to see them close. I love how you brought the softness of the image to life. Your coloring is amazing! Merry Christmas.

Lynette said...

These are all so pretty, and one of them belongs to me! :-) I love them all.

Ida said...

These are all 3 just so pretty. Hard to pick a favorite (so I won't). Those little birds are adorable.

Pauline said...

First of all, so sorry for being late to your blog! Busy week indeed. Leslie, these are the most beautiful collection of cards, OMG love all 3 of these. Those birds are so sweet, your layouts are wonderful. Simple yet so elegant. Gorgeous cards Leslie!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh I can see why you love these sets they are beautiful and you have done a beautiful job coloring them, sorry to hear you are back to wearing a brace, hopefully that will not be the case for long! I love that subtle wood grain in the background on a couple of them too!

Cat Craig said...

Gorgeous set of cards!