Hello friends! Does it look like spring where you are? There are daffodils blooming along our street, but at my house there's nothing but a sand pit in the front yard, currently full of rain puddles. We had some work done on our sewer line -- not at all a pretty picture, but we're happy it's done. Now waiting for the landscaper to make some time for us. Everything will work out.
For the time being, I can have blue skies, blooming trees, and new life on my cards. Simon Says Stamp drew me in with all the cute stuff in their March kit and, yes, I signed up. I figured it's not the same as shopping if it comes as a monthly subscription, right? I know, I know! Fooling myself. I've been on a shopping hiatus for months, but now I have this plus some gifts from a friend, and the next SSS kit will be coming soon... you know how it is. I'll do my best to get to all of it and have plenty of fun in the process.
The stamp set here is Tweet Friend. I purchased the matching dies separately. I think you can see which of the stamps were die cut. The mailbox stamp has a little flag with heart, but I masked it off with tape before inking, then removed the tape before stamping so I could stamp the mamma bird in its place. I colored with Copics and brushed inks on the background. A narrow edge of pink and some wood grain-embossed white space finish the front.
I didn't exactly match the mood board, but I don't think they'll mind:
Four Seasons Challenge -- Spring
Thank you for visiting! Happy spring!
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Tweet Friend with coordinating dies Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb, SU Pink Pirouette Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Bashful Blue and Mellow Moss Coloring: Copics Other: Tim Holtz Sizzix Lumber 3D embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
15 comments:
Cute card. Love those little birds. Not quite spring here... but keeping my fingers crossed. Have a great day
It used to be Spring was 'here' when the Robins arrived - now they seem to stick around most of the year. NONE of them are as cute or welcomed as your darling paper ones, Leslie!
I think you deserve this monthly kit - bonus: we all get to enjoy your pleasure, too!
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Sweet, sweet card Leslie and how can you resist a kit filled with birdies?! Your coloring is fabulous as always and this card totally makes me smile and believe that Spring will come! Been a roller coaster here with temps in the upper 60's one day and snow the next, so nothing but my snowdrops blooming yet! Sigh... Hugs. :0)
Beautiful Spring card and love the cute images. Well we have had three days of sunshine but rain forecast tomorrow! My mini daffodils are in full flower, so are the grape hyacinths-the tulip and bluebell leaves are all up ready for the flowers.
Carol x
Aww, this is extra sweet, Leslie! I like your cheerful spring colors and those sweet little birds!
I thought this kit was cute when it came out, and now I'm convinced! Your card is adorable, Leslie! Your coloring with Copics is sweet and soft. I love that SING! die cut immensely!
What a happy spring scene. It is so wonderful to hear the birds in full song again. The daffs are out in my garden. Sorry you have had to endure the work on your sewer. That is no fun. Your card arrived today. Thank you so much. I shall look forward to opening it on the 31st xx
Both the mood board and your card say SPRING, Leslie! Those little birds are so cute and I love that mailbox!
How fun, that did look like a great kit. You know how much I love birds and you have colored these up so cute, pretty spring flowers, and singing on how excited they are for spring. We have a set of birds here that sing every morning and I so love hearing them sing :) I like the touch with the embosses edge!
Happy spring, Leslie! No flowers here yet, but tulips and daffodils have at least poked up through the ground. So glad you can create spring beauty right in the comfort of your home while you wait for your landscaper to arrive. These singing birds are delightful!! I'm sure they must be singing about the first day of spring arriving (on the calendar, at least).
Oh sweet Leslie ... your coloring is always perfect! What a sweet springtime scene you have created for us today! It looked like spring here a few days ago but the last couple have been a bit dreary. That's okay, my grass will be ready for mowing probably before I'm ready for it with all this rain! LOL Thanks for always inspiring me!! HUGS! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Four Seasons Challenge Co-Owner
Spring is popping up here! Lots of chores waiting for me but I had to tell you adorable this card is. Nothing says Spring to me like bird song and I'm beginning to hear that now. It makes me so happy. Cute little card and just a perfect way to welcome Spring!
A beautiful Spring card, I can understand why you had to have this kit, birds and critters are by far my favorite stamps, well flowers too!! Such pretty Spring colors. I think we have a Robin building a nest up on top of our patio covering as I keep seeing it flying there. The hubby bought me two bluebird houses for Christmas and he put them up last week, so am hoping for some 'residents' soon!! My Spring flowers are popping up, but we have had snow, cold, wind, rain, 30s to 70s and anything in-between, crazy March weather. Oh and thanks for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons too with your awesome Spring card!
Such a sweet card and love the white embossing on the right side. And you colored everything so beautifully!
It's always good to have things repaired and I am sure it will look nice once the landscapers are done.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Four Seasons challenge!
PS: I have a new challenge on my blog - Ellibelle's Garden Party, where anything in or from a garden goes, would love it if you'd check it out sometime :)
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
What an adorable card. Love all those sweet birds gathered around for a sing-along! It is so hard to resist SSS and Spellbinders kits. We have to do something with our lawn as well. We were in NJ for a few days visiting Jennifer and came home to a mess that the grubs and birds made in our lawn. Now with no snow we are seeing it again and have to deal with it. UGH! Now with the time change we are awaken to the sounds of the birds every morning. Love it!
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