Monday, March 27, 2017

Spring Birdhouse

Another clean and simple card.    I struggle with anything to do with watercolors.  I keep trying though and guess that's half the battle.  

This is one of those cards where I look at it and then think "I should have done this, I should have done that".  I do that with just about every card I make though so guess it's ok.     This is a celebration of springtime weather and that's always good no matter what I should have/could have done.

Stamp from Art  Impressions, patterned paper and oval die from My Favorite Things, and birthday sentiment (on Vellum) from Simon Says Stamp.

I'll enter this in the Art Impressions Challenge - Spring-y cards

Thanks for stopping by...............
Lynn


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23 comments:

  1. Mary Anne / MA54KMarch 27, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    If that is not a winner, I don't know what is! I can smell the flowers! Let's not even forget that gorgeous plaid... I am swooning.

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  2. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) March 27, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful! Lovely colors!!!

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  3. Carol LMarch 27, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    This is perfect just as is! I love all the cascading florals around the cute little birdhouse, and that plaid paper is perfect! Love that vellum sentiment too - I must give that a try one day! They say spring's coming, but it hasn't showed up here in PA since Feb! LOL

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  4. Linda SimpsonMarch 27, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    This is wonderful Lynn. Your watercolouring is fabulous! I love the image and beautiful paper.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  5. LisaMarch 27, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    This is so beautiful!! The flowers and birdhouse look amazing!! I love how you colored it!! The background paper is perfect!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  6. *Vicki*March 27, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    I love the look of the watercolor flowers around the birdhouse! This is such a pretty Spring design and I just love the way you've embossed your sentiment over the vellum too! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*

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  7. MaryHMarch 27, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    I don't think you should have done one other thing! your watercoloring is just great on this wonderful bird house, and I love the plaid background behind the oval. A breath of fresh air, for sure! TFS & Hugs

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  8. Chriss America RealMarch 27, 2017 at 12:53 PM

    Oh my gosh Lynn this is so pretty. I love your watercolors and the background.

    Hugs,
    Chriss

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  9. TammyMarch 27, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    WOW Lynn, this is gorgeous! I love the image and your beautiful watercoloring, so colorful!
    Tammy x

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  10. Donna HanleyMarch 27, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    Lynn, This card is just beautiful as is. I wouldn't not have changed a thing. I smiled when I saw your card because I just took out my Art Impressions stamps over the weekend also. I think spring brings out the feeling of water coloring in everyone. I wish you a great night.

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  11. DaviMarch 27, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    Wow Lynn who would know it was a struggle!! You did a fabulous job water coloring, it a Beautiful Beautiful card!!

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  12. NanaConnieMarch 28, 2017 at 1:41 AM

    Lynn, I love, love, LOVE that plaid paper an d cannot for the4 life of me figure out why you don't like the watercolors. They're fantastic, my friend!

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  13. kiwimeskreationsMarch 28, 2017 at 2:39 AM

    What a sweetie Lynn - just relax and enjoy the journey, as this is stunning to my eyes
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  14. BrendaMarch 28, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    What do you mean you struggle with watercoloring Lynn?!!! This card is stunning!!!! The watercoloring-perfect! I almost thought this was a printed image it is so perfect. I love how your colors on your image match the paper, which I am in love with by the way. lol This doesn't look simple to me either, looks like you worked long and hard on it! I love it and I love your watercoloring! Hugs, Brenda

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  15. BonnieMarch 28, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    You may have stuggled, but you succeeded in the end! This is beautiful and inspires me to get out my AI stamps and ink them up. They've been in the NBUS box way too long!

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  16. Lori KobularMarch 28, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    Oh I love that flower covered birdhouse! It is so pretty, what birdie wouldn't want to live in such a pretty and well landscaped house! The plaid paper looks awesome with that image!

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  17. ChrissyMarch 29, 2017 at 12:46 PM

    Gosh Lynn..your water colouring is gorgeous..love the sweet image and colours and the papers are perfect..FABulous card.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  18. JD/ JillMarch 29, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    This card is much MORE than OKAY! It's fabulous! Great job on this!

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  19. Dot J FreelMarch 29, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    So cute and springy!!!

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  20. MonicaMarch 30, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    This is so STUNNING, Lynn. How can you be so hard on yourself. The bird house makes my heart sing. It has such lovely, happy colours so perfect for spring. BEAUTY!

    Love,
    Monica

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  21. Lynn McAuleyMarch 30, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    I have really been eyeing these wonderful AI stamps. I love this fabulous card, Lynn!

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  22. Karen DayMarch 30, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    Lynn this is simply stunning! Your bright colours are lovely - thanks for joining our Spring-y challenge at Art Impressions!

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  23. DarnellMarch 30, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    Girlfriend, you need new glasses! Your watercoloring is impeccable!! This is a stunning image and, of course, you know I love that you paired it with plaid!! Hugs, Darnell

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