Yesterday I happened upon two challenges I wasn’t familiar with at the Desert Diva’s blog. Both challenges focus on birds this month/week.
I love the idea of a watercolor challenge, and Seize the Birthday has an optional “topper” and this week it is birds. That discovery set the subject for today’s #100DayProject. A few weeks ago, a friend loaned me her “Brushed Birds” stamp and die set. While I had it, I stamped several birds and die cut them. I never did make a card with any of them so I’m please to have a chance to use some of them. I watercolored the background, and then watercolored a brand new die I purchased from Impression Obsession called “Leafy Branch.” I’ve never thought to watercolor a die before, but in this case, I think it was perfect.
I love this sentiment from “Year of the Flower: Violet,” another set I haven’t had out in over a year. The inside sentiment is a birthday greeting, but I didn’t photograph it. Here’s a closer look:
The second card started out the same way, but ended up being a landscape design with two different birds.
The sentiment on this card also came from an oldie, but goodie, Papertrey Inks “Autumn Abundance.” I stamped the sentiments on both cards with Dark Chocolate Ink which seemed to coordinate well with the watercolored branch.
One big advantage of the #100DayProject is the number of birthday cards I’m creating. With 25 birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate in April and May, I need them all! Off to link up with the CAS Watercolour and Seize the Birthday challenges.
GORGEOUS! Simply gorgeous. You are my stamping hero. That is a lot of celebrating to be done in 2 months – think of all the cake! (col).
The watercolor is perfect with the birds! Fabulous, as always!
Your watercolouring is beautifully done. Both lovely cards, but the two birds on the lower one are ADORABLE!
I will personally have to Thank Hannelie for sending you over to our challenge at Seize the Birthday! Both these cards are Spectacular Karen! Your watercoloring is perfection! Sure hope you will be back to play with us whenever you have a chance! You do gorgeous work!
Love these sweet birds, Karen! They are so plump and pretty! Beautiful watercolor background and I love the watercolored branch that they perch on! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!
I love both your cards with the watercolour background and sweet watercoloured and die cut birds. So pleased you joined us at CAS Watercolour. TFS Hugs..
That is a lot of birthdays to celebrate. These cards fill the bill and they will truely be appreciated. The birds are so regal sitting on that branch. A very nice background too with the water colors. Thanks so much for joining us and sharing these beautiful cards at Seize the Birthday. Hope to see you again.
Barbara DT member
Late to the party and love the birds! So soft, gentle, spring! Lovely, indeed and I’m sure the birthday recipients will be delighted that you are doing the #100DayProject. Enjoy and craft on!
Cheers~
Oh how very sweet! These little birds are so, so sweet! One of my favorite stamps for sure, and I love how you’ve used them here! The watercoloring in the background is so perfect!
I absolutely ADORE your cards Karen!!
Two beautiful watercoloured cards Karen. The sweet birds you borrowed from a friend are adorable. And the sentiments are so lovely. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!
Such sweet cards, great water color and I love the sentiments on both cards.
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