Winter Birds

 

 Happy Sunday Friends ...

The weather sure is bouncing around here in Ohio!
One day it's nearly 80 and the next 40!  And the birds seem to be
as confused as I am lol.  With that being said, hubby was luck enough
to see the blue bird migrate through a week or so ago.  And I've
noticed more cardinals, bluejays & robins flitting about
in the backyard recently.

Anyways, I spotted the newest challenge over on Daring Cardmakers Jolly Crafty
Christmas Time 2024 theme is a
One Word Prompt ... BIRDS.

(oops ... looks like this challenge already closed!  Hmmm)

I have a few Northwoods stamp sets that I've purchased at the annual
Adventures in Stamping Convention held here in Akron
in April.  The Snowy Cardinal Birdhouse & Snowy
Chickadee Birdhouse is one of my favorites so that's what I used today.

Before stamping my image I sponged a panel of white cardstock using TH distress oxide ink.  Then after stamping I used Spectrum Noir PENCILS for the coloring.  I did go back over the birds with a red Tombow marker to make them brighter.  I also used a fine tip artist brush and white acrylic paint to go over the snowy areas to add texture (sorry, difficult to capture in the photo).

I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner ... time sure is flying by!

Challenges to share in:

LeighSBDesigns Inspiration Challenge #34 - ATG optional theme: Falling into Winter

Pattie's Creations Challenge #224 - ATG (offering a cute freebie)
As You Like it Challenge - Favorite Critter and Why
(My favorite critter is Birds.  Especially cardinals and the special meaning behind seeing cardinals. Red cardinals represent life, hope & restoration.) 

Krafty Chicks Challenge #741 - Stamps



We Love Stamping November Challenge - Christmas

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog!
I appreciate you!!

As always . . .