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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Cardinal Christmas Card


The Cardinal is one of my favorite backyard birds. We have several adults and juveniles that frequent our bird feeders. The males red color makes them a popular choice on Christmas cards. A couple of years ago Stampin' Up! made this stamp set called Beauty of the Season. I loved it and bought it, but this is the first time I've used it. The image was stamped with Memento black ink and then colored with Copic markers. An Avery Elle pierced oval and scalloped frame were used to cut out the image. The red patterned paper has been in my stash for awhile, it's by Pebbles from their Welcome Christmas paper pad (2012). The blue snowflakes is another older one by Recollections. Some retired Pool Party twine was added along with the Peace & Joy sentiment from the retired Good Greetings stamp set by Stampin' Up!. Three small sequins were added and a drop of glossy accents for the bird's eye. That's it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

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12 comments:

  1. RosieAugust 24, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    Your card is so beautiful, love that bird.

    Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

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  2. megAugust 24, 2017 at 2:15 AM

    Beautifully coloured image and a great card, we have robins here on our cards for their red colour.

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  3. Heidi WeaverAugust 24, 2017 at 2:46 AM

    Wow, Andrea, how lucky you are to see Cardinals in the wild. They're not indigenous to my area and I simply love the way they look. You've coloured your Cardinal image beautifully. I love the background designer papers and the bits of blue you've added. Lovely card! Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

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  4. froebelsternchenAugust 24, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    A wonderful christmas card! AMAZING! Thank you for joining Moo Mania & More!

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  5. Penny HanuszakAugust 24, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Cardinals aren't indigenous to my area of BC either Andrea, but they are definitely on my favourites list for birds, especially at Christmas. The colour combination in your background and image really work beautifully. Thanks for sharing at the Watercooler Wednesday Christmas challenge this week.

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  6. Darlene August 24, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    Just beautiful Andrea! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Anything Goes’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

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  7. Vickie YAugust 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

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  8. FionaAugust 27, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    I love Cardinals but living in the UK we don't have them I was lucky enough to see one when we lived in Houston though. I love your card - that's not an SU stamp set I'm familiar with so will have to look it up and add it to my group.

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  9. Marsha ReedAugust 27, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful card, Andrea! I love cardinals. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.

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  10. Andrea,August 28, 2017 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful classy Christmas card, great image and colours x

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  11. Judy MarkowitzAugust 28, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    What a pretty card! I love how you colorized the cardinal image. Nicely done! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Watercooler Wednesday!

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  12. InkypinkydelightsSeptember 7, 2017 at 12:59 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing at Christmas at Sweet Stampin and good luck with the Challenge. Judy DT

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Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Wishing you a crafty day! 😊