Hello and welcome!
I made a card for two challenges today and, gosh, it sure is bright! The Paper Players are asking for "Colors of the Rainbow", and the topping at Seize the Birthday is "Anything with Wings". I'm barely getting to Seize the Birthday in time so I'll make this brief.
The rainbow striped card was pulled from my saved-for-later collection so that was a good start. I was wondering when I was ever going to use it seeing as how it was made way back in 2021. The wings belong to a Cottage Cutz Forest Bird which was new to me at Christmastime. The rest is listed in the recipe further down.
The challenges:
Seize the Birthday -- Anything with Wings
I'll also share at Darnell's NBUS Challenge #84 -- My Cottage Cutz Forest Bird is never before used schtuff.
Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll hope to see you again soon!
Stamps: Spellbinders Very Best Wishes stamp & die set, Simon Says Stamp Tweet Friend stamp and die set for music notes Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100 lb hot press watercolor, Neenah 110 lb white, SU Gable Green for frame Ink: Various Stampin' Up for stenciled rainbow colors, Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Tombow markers and blender Dies: Cottage Cutz Forest Bird, Poppystamps Woodland Oval Other: Scotch brand foam mounting tape to pop up bird
Awwwwwww...your little birdie couldn't be any cuter Leslie and I love how you've framed him against your beautiful and fun striped rainbow colored background! This is definitely a great way to celebrate a birthday...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteCute card. LOVE the rainbow background. Have a great rest of the day
ReplyDeleteYour card made me so Happy!!! The background is so beautifully colourful and I always love stripes. I also love the way you've framed the gorgeous bird and pulled all the colours together! Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool background ... LOVE IT! And your bird is adorable. He's so happy that he's singing a song for you. :) xx
ReplyDeleteLeslie! That background, Wow! How did it stay in your basket for all of this time. It really packs a punch for this cute bird. He seems to be very happy there as I see he is singing. We at Seize the Birthday Challenge love to see you here.
ReplyDeleteBarbara DT member
What a fantastic card for combining the two challenges. The little bird is darling and the rainbow stripes make this even more fun to celebrate someone's special day. Super cute, Leslie.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, your card made me smile! I love the rainbow background and that little birdie singing Happy Birthday is adorable. This card will certainly brighten someone's day! Thank you for joining The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous colourful card Leslie, love the rainbow coloured striped background and really cute little bird in the beautiful frame.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
So pretty. I love the rainbow background. The bird is gorgeous. Where did you pull those colors from?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card, Miss Leslie! I enjoy using fantasy colors with animals. Happily chirping (I can tell by the musical notes), your darling "blue bird of happiness" is bringing special joy to everyone who can listen with an open heart! Such a difference - hearing vs. listening - and your card is inviting us all to do just that! I especially like the contrast of the dark branch to the vivid colors! Great card, Leslie! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here wondering how you achieved such a perfectly imperfect edge on those rainbow stripes! It really makes a statement, Leslie - and that new bird is as cute as he can be!
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Imagine my surprise when I am here to post my rainbow card over at TPP and saw your beautiful rainbow and bird! Your stenciled colors are bright, happy and beautifully done! Love the cute bird too. It's fun seeing what you contribute to challenges, this is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBright and very pretty! I'm so glad that your rainbow panel finally made it on to a card.
ReplyDeleteThis sweet bird needed just this background to show off beautifully! It's always nice to use one of those backgrounds that's been hanging around for a long time!
ReplyDeleteYour background just proves you never know when one will come in handy :) Just right for your new sweet bird on that branch, love how you have colored him, and the music notes all around him, too cute!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the way your rainbow stripes fade out, what a cool design element! And that little bird is too cute for it's own good! What a perfectly delightful card, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteLeslie your sweet birdie looks great framed in front of that fabulous rainbow striped background. Thanks for sharing with us for my rainbow colours challenge over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteThis stands out a mile in the NBUS gallery, Leslie, but in the brightest-smiliest kind of way! I wish I had your eye for design. The way you built this from a fabulous striped rainbow panel in your SFL schtuff is impressive. And can I just say, now I want an imaginary parrot (? cockatiel?) in these colors! He's so huggable! And the frame goes with the branch ... and the notes ... It's all simply mwah! Hugs, Darnell (p.s. Thanks for linking to NBUS again!)
ReplyDeleteYou chose the perfect time to use that rainbow background, Leslie. It sets your beautiful bird in a cheery and magical place! I love it! Thanks for playing with us at Seize The Birthday.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card for anyone and any age. Nice to have some goodies stashed away for a rainy day. Your bird look so happy on his perch framed so pretty singing his sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. It captured my attention immediately. Great colors. Cute bird. [Bunny]
ReplyDeletep.s. Congratulations, Leslie! I am not surprised ~ you deserve it!! Hugs, Darnell
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