Monday, December 5, 2011

Beautiful Seasons

I recently discovered a blog called Crafting Clare's Paper Moments (by Vicky) and immediately fell in love with all the creations there.  Vicky is a SU demonstrator and just always has the prettiest cards and projects.  Please take a moment and check out this wonderful site!  A couple of weeks ago she kept showing cards using different images of birds on them - and oh my goodness, were they ever pretty.  I finally broke down and ordered a couple of SU sets (Beautiful Seasons is the one I've used on this card) and decided I was going to CASE one of her cards.  No way did that happen!!  Hers are so pretty and every time I'd try to do one, it just was not looking as nice.......So, I just made one of my own.

I've colored this image with Prisma pencils and then lightly sponged around it with Antique Linen distress ink.  I think the background paper is from My Minds Eye - but not sure on that one.  That Cherry Cobbler paper from SU is an exact match for the DP though.  The sentiment was completed with the Teeny Tiny Wishes and SU punches. I popped up the image on dimensionals and placed small gold brads in the four corners.

Thanks for stopping by.........and hope everyone has a great week.
Lynn
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33 comments:

  1. Karen HowardDecember 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Wow, Lynn... you have me wanting to CASE your card, this is stunning! Love how you colored the image! Hugs, Karen

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  2. Linda SimpsonDecember 5, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh my word Lynn, this is a beautiful card. I do so love the bird and the holly and the colours are fabulous, so rich.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. BeckyDecember 5, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    "What a gorgeous card this morning Lynn. Beautiful design paper and beautiful image.

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  4. Anne TempleDecember 5, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    WOW! This is gorgeous! You don't need to case anyone. Love that plaid paper with this image and your coloring is fantastic!

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  5. Lynn McAuleyDecember 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    What a sweet holiday card with this beautiful bird in the holly!! Wonderful work, Lynn!

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  6. DixieDecember 5, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful card, Lynn! Love that image and you've done it up perfectly. Just gorgeous!

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  7. Kathy and LuckyDecember 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    OK, so we are so alike today, I used the same paper on my Tic Tacs, love it and I follow the same blog, she has such beautiful cards. Love your card, I think it is gorgeous and you colored the chick a dee so pretty. Great job!!! Hope you are getting the same rain we are.

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  8. NanaConnieDecember 5, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful, Lynn. Love your coloring on the bird! I haven't been to Crafting Clare's (but I will be checking it out, so I can only say this is as wonderful as anything I've seen you make and it is definitely your style. I love it!

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  9. TammyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I think your card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love the great shading you achieved on both the holly leaves and the pretty bird. Great card Lynn!

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  10. Louise F NZDecember 5, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Lovely card. very elegant. Stunning image and I love how you have used it here.

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  11. Donna HanleyDecember 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Lynn, This is just gorgeous. What a wonderful coloring job you did and I love the paper also. The brads are a cute final touch and really make the image piece pop.

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  12. McCrafty's CardsDecember 5, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful card Lynn, I love the image.
    Kevin xx

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  13. paigeDecember 5, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Lynn you've created a beautiful card with this stamp set! Love the plaid paper for the background too!

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  14. Jan HunnicuttDecember 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    What a gorgeous card Lynn!

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  15. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsDecember 5, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Just gorgeous!!!!! No wonder you love this stamp! I adore the background paper you used too!!!
    Maria

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  16. Carol LDecember 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I think your card is gorgeous, and I LOVE the plaid dp! The coloring is beautiful and delicate, just as a bird image should be! Nice job, and TFS the link!

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  17. EmDecember 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful image! Also like you distressed around it a bit! The DP is very Xmas. : )

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  18. Joan ErvinDecember 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    That is one of my favorite SU sets, Lynn, and you have colored it beautifully!!! You have paired it perfectly with the gorgeous plaid paper and details, too!!!

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  19. Shelly SchmidtDecember 6, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Beautiful card- the stamp image is so pretty- and your coloring- fabulous....of to see her blog....!

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  20. MonicaDecember 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    AWESOME colouring... I actually zoomed in and was drooling at the image. Such a pretty, pretty image. The distressing adds so much character and so does the paper.

    xxx Monica

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  21. CarrieDecember 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Lynn this is one of my fav sets. I made christmas cards with it too and yours is beautiful.

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  22. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Oh Lynn this is special with the pretty coloring of the bird! You are an artist with the Prisma pencils for your coloring is top notched! Very pretty card! Hugz

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  23. KERDecember 6, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    gorgeous...you color so wonderfully...that bg paper is so seasonal...a truly beautiful card

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  24. BonnieDecember 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Vicky is one talented lady. Such an inspiration, I agree. I love what you have done with this set! The paper is beautiful behind your beautiful bird!

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  25. Vicky HayesDecember 7, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Oh Lynn, you are lovely to give my blog a shout out today! I am incredibly flattered that someone as talented as you would want to CASE anything I've done but your card is your own individual style and I love it! The image works so beautifully with that gorgeous DP. Thanks again and have a great day.

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  26. FayeDecember 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh Lynn, this is a super, your colouring is fab. xxx

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  27. LauraDecember 7, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    super cute card,Lynn. The dp is great and I love that image. Im going to take a peek right over to her blog.TFS

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  28. TammyDecember 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Fantastic Christmas card Lynn!! I love that image and it's colored beautifully!
    Tammy :)

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  29. MargaretDecember 9, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love this image and you have created a beautiful card using it! The coloring is fantastic and the paper is wonderful too! Gorgeous!!

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  30. Jocelyn aka JoBear2December 10, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful card Lynn! The colouring on the image is gorgeous and I love the dp - so perfect with the image.

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  31. DarleneDecember 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Well, Lynn, I must say that I think you make very pretty cards, indeed!! And this one is no exception. I have a soft spot in my heart for birds and Chickadees are one of my favorites! Your coloring does the image justice and I especially like the sponging for the background. The papers match so nicely and the overall affect is wonderful.

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  32. Nancy in IowaDecember 11, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Oh my this is so very pretty. This is one of the prettiest cards ever!

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  33. ShirleyDecember 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    How very pretty and what you used as a BG for your image is just perfect! Lovely!

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