"The bluebird sings a lullaby, the firefly gives a light,
the twinkling stars are candles bright, Sleep, [Child], Good Night."
Elizabeth T. Dillingham
I based the card off of the sketch over at Wee Memories, their last challenge. (What a great run, and thank you for the inspiration!) I hope you can pop on over to the Skipping Stones Design Blog too, to let me know how my tutorial was, albeit a brief one. (This is where learning how to shoot a video might be helpful! On the to-do list, I assure you!)
Supplies:
Cardstock: (Rustic White) PTI, (Blue) The Paper Source
Patterned Paper: (Orange from Stella & Rose Collection) My Mind's Eye
Stamps: (Bird and text from Garden Stamp Kiss, Sentiment from Healing Wings) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Walnut Stain Distress) Ranger
Fiber: (Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Tools: (Eyelet Border) PTI
Other: (Colored Pencils) PrismaColor
So beautiful Karen. This is so soft and serene. I love it!
ReplyDeletesooo wonderful Karen....love what you've done.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOff to check out the tutortial, but love the card, all those fabulous inky edges, swoon. And the to do list is life is long, just accept that some things we get done and others are just going to stay on the the to do list.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty. Sorry I've been MIA! Been checking your pics out but have been super busy...so not much commenting. Keep making awesome stuff.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed, Beckie
I absolutely love when you make cards with birds.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Karen!!! The colors - just, wow!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, love the color you used on the bird.
ReplyDelete"Wow." She says with her mouth wide open. "Just beautiful."
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is just stunning! I love it!
ReplyDeletewow this is so so stunning...love it
ReplyDeleteOh Karen, this is just beautiful! I love the look of this card so soft and soothing!
ReplyDeleteI have such a difficult time coloring birds, so I am in awe of this card! Love the beautiful layers in the background, and you've really brought the bluebird to life, Karen!
ReplyDeleteFirst off I love what you did with the sketch! Thanks for playing with us on our last challenge! :> I love your card! I so enjoyed your tutorial on how to color the bird, great job! I learned a new things! :>
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Karen - love how your card picks up on the bluebird colors! I've only actually seen ONE real bluebird for real; maybe that's why I love them so much?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours Karen....if only we had such pretty coloured birds in our garden! Love the vintage feel to your card :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Sooo fun Karen! Love the colors and that bird!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a bluebird...we don't get them over here :(
ReplyDeleteYou're gorgeous card has me wanting to head over to your side of the pond to admire them though - what a stunning image so beautifully shaded!
Hugs,
Aimes
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I saw your tutorial over on SSD this morning and thought it was great and the bird beautiful. Of course, in normal fashion, I totally didn't pay attention to who had done it but then saw this post. Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card! Your little bluebird is absolutely magical!!! And I LOVE the layout too! Off to check out your tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Karen - your little bluebird is delightful :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and peaceful little bird Karen! AWESOME card ;)
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL x10! LOVE that little birdie:)
ReplyDelete*sigh* That's all.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding, Karen! I just love this - I told you about me and birds.. this is just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteincredible Karen! I love the softness of this!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I just love that bird and your layout is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours, Karen, And I loved the distressed scalloped edge.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, Karen. love the color and your coloring.
ReplyDeleteJust awesome Karen. It looks like the cover of a book I would pick up at the store! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI checked out your tutorial this morning and I couldn't stop staring at your work of art! TFS such great inspiration and information! Your card is amazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust had a look at your tutorial - fabulous! I never thought about trying to colour silhouette images but it really opens a lot of doors for new design ideas. I also love the way you "grounded" the bird - so simple but an awesome result! Thanks for all the tips! :)
ReplyDeleteagain, you need to sale you art! this is proof, karen! so lovely, so soft--thanks for the tut:)
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous...so much talent in one pair of hands! love your take on the challenge. i am struggling with videos myself...i have three i want to post to youtube and/or my blog, but i can't make it move from my laptop to the intertubes!!! drives me insane...and with that, i'm off to check our your tutorial! :)
ReplyDeleteHi there, I just popped over to see your tut on silhouettes, I often use them and find that I am somewhat lacking in this ( and many other ) departments when it comes too colouring and shading. found this very informative and also have to say that your card is beautiful. So perfect coloured and the text and the bird are so harmonious. Glad to have found your blog.
ReplyDeleteMARIE
Beautiful card, Karen! Thank you for joining us on our final challenge at Wee Memories. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the serene and beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteYou are crazy good, Karen, a true artist! I saw your tutorial over at the SSD blog and I loved it. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteso soft & lovely. will have to check out the tutorial! :)
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