Happy Monday! Today I have a little garden scene just for you. I love birds and birdhouses and anything to do with the garden, so I put this card together for my Dies R Us post today. There’s quite a variety of birds all hanging out together. They’ve put aside their differences to enjoy a beautiful spring day. I stamped these Inkadinkado birds on 110 lb Neenah Classic White and colored with Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits. The faint blue shading around the birds was done with soft chalks, and the birdhouses and flowers were colored with Copic markers.
Here’s my die list:
- Memory Box Oval Master Frame
- Impression Obsession Birdhouse Set
- Sue Wilson Petite Peony Cluster
- Tattered Lace Washing Line Just for You
After I cut the oval frame I embossed with an older Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy embossing folder. The flower centers are dotted with Stickles Black Diamond glitter. All very fun!
Pay a visit to the Inspiration Blog when you get a chance. Don’t know if you noticed there was a DT call up which was to be wrapped up by the 19th of this month (Saturday). Yes, this is my last month with Dies R Us, but certainly not the last time I’ll be using dies. Sheesh, I thought I loved them before, but I’ve learned to love them even more during my time with Dies R Us. We’ve got a Handmade Flowers Challenge going on, too. Be sure and play along for a chance to win a $10 Dies R Us gift voucher. There are a lot of dies available for $10 or less, or use it toward a larger order. Enjoy your day!
This card is right up my alley - anything to do with nature and gardens I love. What a fabulous card! Those birds are just so darn sweet, love all the details on this, from your embossed background, all your die cuts (love the red bird house - just makes this card pop)and just the whole layout itself. I must say you are the 'queen' of die cut cards - this is just amazing.
Have a wonderful day Leslie, and thanks for sharing such a sweet card, this makes me smile, such a happy card.
Posted by: Pauline | 03/21/2016 at 03:40 AM
I love the birds and these are just precious! So many lovely dies complimenting them as well. I'm glad you chose to share this one with us...it has definitely made me smile!
Posted by: Glenda | 03/21/2016 at 04:13 AM
cute. have a great day
Posted by: yogi | 03/21/2016 at 08:48 AM
Beautiful spring colours on this fabulous card Leslie, cute birdies and love your die cuts.
Pam x
Posted by: pam | 03/21/2016 at 09:35 AM
Oh Leslie this is just SO ADORABLE and love all the pretty colors! Awesome scene you've created my friend! OMG I am going to miss your input at DRU ... so much wonderful die cutting inspiration! I do hope you'll continue to join in our challenges when you have the time! HUGS ... awesome work!
Posted by: Darlene Pavlick | 03/21/2016 at 09:47 AM
Ooops ... I also wanted to say thanks for your visit to my blog and all your kind, encouraging words! Made my day! Thanks girlfriend!
Now I'm off to another funeral home ... doing way too much of that lately ... one of the downfalls of a very large family! :(
Posted by: Darlene Pavlick | 03/21/2016 at 09:48 AM
That die is so delicate...and so cute! I think your birds are delightful.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | 03/21/2016 at 12:42 PM
Such cute little birds! I think they are from my backyard, Leslie! It's so noisy in the mornings here with all the chirping that it truly does sound like a group of musicians warming up! Leslie, thank you for the gorgeous floral card. I put it on the table Saturday because a few friends were coming over for a girl-friend-stamping day. They all ooh'ed and ahh'ed over your impeccable coloring. It was so nice of you to think of me like that. THANK YOU for making my day extra special. I hope your week is just that way, too! hugs, de
Posted by: Donna Ellis | 03/21/2016 at 01:54 PM
This is just darling! I love the birds & they bright, pretty houses!
Posted by: Greta H | 03/21/2016 at 04:01 PM
So wonderful, Leslie! I think I have that stamp. :) I love the pretty flowers and the great birdhouses.
Posted by: Lynette | 03/21/2016 at 06:32 PM
Beautifully created with some fabulous dies...I just love how you have the flowers 'growing' up the birdhouse...great image, too! Yes, I will also miss my time with DRU but off with the old and on with the new as they say...lol!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | 03/22/2016 at 05:07 AM
Another gorgeous card! Love the way you colored the birds! That embossed frame is perfect and your cute birdhouse dies just complete the whole scene! I saw my first robin yesterday & can't wait until ALL the birds are back!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 03/22/2016 at 10:19 AM
So sweet, great spring colors, those birds look so happy that Spring is finally here :) Love the soft coloring, the banner sentiment is too cute and love how the bird houses are framing it!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 03/22/2016 at 02:01 PM
Oh, Leslie!! This card is SO adorable, and I love how you've arranged all these so sweet dies to make a darling scene! That the stamp is perfectly colored - so softly! Wow, the birdhouses are cute, and I love the "just for you" banner across the left! Beautifully and so creatively done, my friend! I love it! Hugs!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 04/13/2016 at 02:40 PM