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Over at the Four Seasons Challenge Blog,
we are ready for a new challenge. This month our theme is ...
Anything Goes WINTER
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Today I was inspired by the birdie on the snowy branch.
This beautiful cardinal was an RAK from my friend Doni High (Lime Green Giggles) so we will have to check with her as to what die was used in it's creation. My snowy background was a panel of white card stock embossed using an older Darice embossing folder then sponged over using TH distress oxide ink. The pine branches & cones are from the Sue Wilson Woodland Collection 'Pine Cones & Greenery' (CED3103).
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As always . . .
This is so lovely, Darlene. I always love a winter cardinal scene. The dies you perched him on are wonderful and I love that stencil in the background and the way you gave it some color. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat decorated home you have !
ReplyDeleteYour card is a beauty !
Happy 2024 !!!!
groeten Ineke
He is a beauty of a cardinal as is your card. The sponging over the EB folder really brings it to life. I have not seen a cardinal here in forever!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful and I love cardinals! They are the Illinois state bird and I always love to see them around!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
Happy New Year Darlene! Your card is so beautiful! I love seeing the cardinals in the yard in the winter they almost like neon against the snow!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created; love the winter swirls background.
ReplyDeleteThe die used to make the Cardinal is from Honey Bee Stamps.
ReplyDeleteThat is one very pretty cardinal and it looks so at home on that branch with the snowy embossed background! Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy new year in 2024!
ReplyDeleteGosh, you nailed it with this beauty, Darlene! You mention the embossing folder is an older one and I just have to say it's still one of the prettiest ones around! Love those swirls with the snowflakes and the way your sponging brings out the pattern.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cardinal and stunning scene ... xx
ReplyDeletethe bird is sweet on the branch! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous winter card! Happy New Year too Michelle x
ReplyDeleteThe Cardinal is a magnificent looking bird and looks stunning again the frosty textured background. Beautiful winter scene. Best wishes for 2024 Tracey xx
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