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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Tweet Chirp

Well good morning bloggers it's been way too long since I've posted anything on my blog I hardly know how to post anymore. But today I decided was a good day to start again . I have been making lots of cards but not getting the time to sit and post . Over the weekend I was browsing through some of my Sizzix dies and came across this Bird with Leaves and Flowers die so decided to make a card with it . The weather has been so cold and so much snow around thought this might cheer everyone up a bit . I stamped a flourish image from Fancy Pants Pollen Dust set ( another older set of stamps ) in opposite corners to show through the Mixed Media die Christmas on my card base, stamped and embossed another flourish diagonally in the center of my blue layer . The bird cage was cut with grey core cardstock and distressed to show the white core. I sponged some mustard seed DI and Tumbled Glass DI on white c/s ,stamped script and then cut out my bird . The music is MB and the sentiment is by Dyan Reaverey which I cut apart . To finished off I added black gems and MS lace border to the cage as well as a tiny key and ribbon .



I'm entering this in the following challenges:

Scrap Land #60 Add texture

Dies R Us #67 Think spring

Word Wed ATG 

Allsorts Challenge 403 ATG



Thanks for visiting and hope you'll be back again . Love reading your comments .



12 comments:

Darlene said...

Perfect springtime creation! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘Think Spring’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
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Lisa said...

This is so gorgeous, Marilyn!! I love the dies you used!! The bird is so beautiful!! I love the colors and design!! The sentiment is fabulous, too!! Thanks so much for playing along at Scrapy Land!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Kathleen said...

Fabulous card and some wonderful dies used, great design.
Thank you for joining our 'Anything Goes' challenge this week at Allsorts.

Kath

Patty O'Malley said...

What a sweet card, Marilyn! The dies are wonderful--never saw them before so they look brand new to me!

Nancy Dynes said...

Hi, Marilyn!
This is an absolutely lovely card! I adore birds, and your little fellow is as sweet as can be. The sentiment and the design compliment each other perfectly. Thank you for inspiring me with your art!
Hugs,
Nancy

Mervi said...

Gorgeous and lovely card!
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts,
good luck;-))m

Lori Kobular said...

Love the sentiment on your gorgeous card! That bird is so sweet! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenges!

SewPaperPaint said...

Such beautiful layering of these pretty dies! Great card design. Hugs, Autumn

Sherri said...

Just delightful! Love the collage die you used for the background and it is all so beautifully designed! Thanks for joining our "Think Spring" challenge at Dies R Us!

Juliz Design Post said...

Nice to see you back in Blogland with this beautiful card.
Julie x

Pamellia said...

Beautiful card Marilyn! I love the blue background with the harlequin design cut out in the corners, such a lovely way to create interest. Your bird is beautiful with the blended colours and the script design! A stunning layout and a wonderful card for spring (which is apparently upon us here, about three months too early!!!). sending hugs :)

weim house said...

Beautiful card! Lots of great elements! the birds are singing! :) I have internet issues here for months so have not been visiting much! Thanks for your visit and taking the time to leave a comment. Very much appreciated. Happy Easter!