A sweet, little bird, perched in a tree. What a precious card! It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week, the fabulous Jaydee is hosting our monthly Clean and Simple Challenge. The theme? Happy “bird” day! I elected to use the sweet, little bird from the Perched in A Tree stamp set. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!
But before you run off to gather your stamps, papers, and inks, remember that when The Paper Players use the term “clean and simple”, we mean cards that:
Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered
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The wonderful thing about today’s sweet, little bird card is that it can be used for many different occasions, not just birthdays. Many times, I resist adding a sentiment until it is time to send the card. In a matter of minutes, I can stamp the necessary sentiment and the card is ready to be mailed. Speaking of a matter of minutes, today’s card is quick and easy to make. The images are stamped in Smoky Slate, while the bird is softly colored with Stampin’ Blends. The Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine gets a workout, since the frame, the bird, the limb, and the leaves are die cut out. The background was embossed using the Into the Clouds embossing folder, in keeping with the bird theme.
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Nueve’s Notes
Hey, everybody! I have pictures to show you! I didn’t have a dog show to go to this weekend, but I still got to play with Michelle. Her friend, Rebecca, took lots of pictures of me, and Michelle, too.
She was all dressed up like a cowboy.
She had on purple boots and a purple jacket and a cowboy hat! She even put the cowboy hat on me, but it was too big, and I couldn’t see. Later she changed into a fancy dress, and got her hair did up. My Mom brushes me all the time, so I helped Michelle do her hair.
I think she looks like a “moving star”. She’s bee-you-tea-full, and I LOVE her very much.
Loving people is just part of my job. I am a working dog. I am Good Boy Nueve!
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Ann, this sweet little bird just brings a smile to my face! So perfect with the clean design and soft colors. Sooo tweet!
Every detail is perfect on this beautiful card. The embossed background, the pops of pink, and the frame for this little bird are beautiful! You rocked the CAS card this month! Love the pictures and those purple boots are amazing! Our boy Neve, is so handsome! Have a wonderful weekend, My Friend!
What fabulous photos, Ann!!! Oh… and I love your card, too. Such wonderful soft pastels. That delicate, almost vintage frame, and the touch of cherry blossoms… well they are in my mind anyway! Gorgeous CAS card. thanks for rocking my challenge this week
hugs
jaydee
This is a sweet little bird Ann and I love your combination of elements; lots of detail but a simple design that is just beautiful. I love the pop of dusky pink from the blossom and almost missed the subtle embossing on the background panel – a gorgeous design.
Love this sweet little bird…the background DSP is perfect! And wowza, look at that purple ensemble…amazing photos!
You are so handsome ! And such a good boy Nueve!💕💕
That card is definitely sweet and precious. I don’t see CAS though : ) It’s really a beauty – just like Michelle and Nueve. Let me guess, were you wishing that purple jacket was yours? Someone I know got purple velvet roller skates for her birthday recently. The planets must be lining up to have fun!