Saturday, April 10, 2021

Just Tweeting Around

Color me happy to have some time to play in my room!  This one is another new-to-me stamp set which was gifted to me in either October or December.  Shame, shame that I can't remember.  If I was a gambling woman I'd say October (birthday).  It's the cutest little Polkadoodles set called Stay Chirpy, and I just love it to pieces!  I've linked to it at Simon Says Stamp, but it's out of stock.



I watercolored with Twinkling H2Os.  Love those little pots of shimmery paints!  So many pretty colors.  The more water you use with Twinks the less twinkle you see, but it's there as a little surprise when you turn it certain ways.  I put Black Diamond Stickles glitter glue on the polka dot wings, too.

I'm going to play along in the following challenges:

Darnell's NBUS Challenge #25 -- my birds are fresh out of the package.

Dies R Us Challenge #166 -- anything goes with a brand of dies that are sold in the store.  My grass and flower corner dies came from the DRU store, but not sure they're still available as I've had them a few years:  Poppystamps Hampstead Corner, Impression Obsession Grass and Grass Border





Back soon!  Wishing you a very happy day!

Stamps:  Polkadoodles Stay Chirpy  Paper:  Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, black cardstock, spicy coral textured cardstock  Ink:  Palette Noir  Coloring:  Watercolor with Twinkling H2Os  Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Squares, Poppystamps Hampstead Corner, Impression Obsession Grass Border and Grass (tall)  Other:  Clear rhinestones, Black Diamond Stickles, white acrylic paint

29 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Love the cute quirky birds and grass-beautiful watercolouring!
Carol x

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my gosh!!! this is so stinkin' cute. Those EYELASHES!!!!! I love everything about this card, especially the colors. Super sweet.

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Ohh!! Leslie, I can see why you just love to pieces these adorable little birds!!!
The wonderful colors you used on them and your amazing layout, with the leaves and flowers and grass, make this garden scene come alive.
I wish my eyelashes look like that!!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO

Donna Ellis said...

Ohhh, Leslie! I can see why you love this set. I was prepared to purchase it myself, until you mentioned it being out of stock. Your color choices are pure spring time! I haven’t used my twinks in forever. What a great reminder. Such a tweet scene, and beautifully done! Hugs, de

nancy littrell said...

Adorable birds and love your cute design, Leslie. Happy to see you had a bit of time to play. I checked...the set is back in stock:-) Have wonderful day. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Verna Angerhofer said...

Those birds are the cutest things. I just love the wonderful way you colored them too. Nice Spring design and I can see why you love this set.

Yogi said...

oh so cute. glad you were able to get some crafting done. Have a great day

Lynette said...

So darling and cute and fun!! Love your artistry. Your finishing touches are also so awesome.

Ida said...

Oh my goodness those birds are so adorable and quirky. Love how cheery this is. - Looks like we both were playing with some new items this week.

HilaryJane said...

Just lovely, such a happy card. Love the details of the flower flourish and the grass xx

Margaret said...

Gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant. I love the corner flourish with the few little flowers that match up with the birds so well.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Such an adorable card! I love the colorful images you did with the H2o's and the eyelashes are to die for!! I have to stay away from Simon Says - too much temptation! I'm trying to be good! Have a great weekend!

Conniecrafter said...

such a cute and fun stamp, love the colors you used and you just have to love those long lashes!! I haven't used Twinkling H2O's in forever I need to break those out soon :) Love how you have used those die cuts with them to set them into a little scene!
Glad you are getting more time to create and using some never used goodies!

Kathy Krug said...

Another card that makes me smile. Love how you used the die cut in the corner and that tweet sentiment.

Darlene said...

OMG ... this is absolutely darling! Your coloring is 'spot on' and I bet the touches of sparkle are fabulous IRL. What a cute stamp and you've certainly brought it to life! LOVE you're overall design with the added die cuts ... PERFECT!
So glad you found some coloring time among all the renovations going on at your house ... I'm sure it was good for the soul!
Please stay safe & healthy my friend and thanks for the awesome inspiration today! HUGS

Diane said...

Adorably CUTE card, the birdies are so fun and whimsical! You know I love stamps like this and your card is right up my ally, love it!!

Christine Alexander said...

these little birdies are so adorable, I love all the bright cheerful sparkly colours :)

Pauline said...

Oh my goodness, this is just the sweetest card! This is so you Leslie, sweet adorable birds, lovely garden scene, and everything so beautiful coloured with your H20's. Don't you just love those eyelashes? You always have such a great eye for finishing touches, which is what I love about your cards (actually love everything about your cards). The Hampstead corner and grasses, just finish your little scene. Looking forward to seeing more as time permits! Take care,

Cat Craig said...

Oh my those eyelashes...so cute. your coloring is superb and I am loving this. Its they bold colors and the eyelashes which I love on everything and if I was younger my car headlights would have em.

Darnell said...

I don't think I've seen this wonderful whimsical set anywhere, Leslie, but having seen your delightful design, I understand why it is out of stock! What fun that would be to color and I love that you used your TH2Os. Thank you for the reminder and thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

Cindy Beach said...

Love the bit of shimmer and glam of these birds, and their long lashes too!Such a fun card, Leslie! The die cut details are perfect.

Bonnie said...

These birdies are the tweetest, Leslie! So colorful and fun! Love the grasses and flowers they are playing in! So glad you could get to your coloring. It's always fun to see what you've colored up!

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card, these colours are just gorgeous and love the design... xx

Loll said...

Oh my gosh ... those are the cutest birds EVER!! I will now be adding them to my wish list! :) Those eyes and the eye lashes ... that's what gets me. Sweet!! xx

Glenda said...

How adorable is this? I just love those eyelashes. Sorry to be so late...Spring has sprung here and yard work abounds!

Ros Crawford said...

EEEK!!! What a fabulous card! Oh look at those birdies with their eyelashes... I love this Leslie - Fantastic!

Maria said...

Oh, those birds are super sweet and so pretty!! A very lovely card with beautiful color! Thanks so much for joining us at Dies R Us for the challenge!

Stacy Morgan said...

hee hee Okay this is too cute. I like the die cuts you added a accents and fun sentiment to match.

frommycraftroom said...

These are the cutest birds!