Easter Blessings Hello dear friends! I am back to share my second Hello Bluebird card with you. I have been thinking about the stamp sets I purchased from the Hello Bluebird February release and why I love them so much. A friend wrote the kindness comment on my last blog post that said, "These stamps are so you, Susie!" Wasn't that nice? I had an immediate connection to these stamp sets from the beginning. For me they tell a story, trigger a memory, and project a kindness that we all want more of. With Easter just a couple of weeks away I wanted to create a card that celebrates both springtime and Easter. Here in the south we decorate anything that isn't nailed down. Springtime wreaths adorn the doors of southern homes, and baskets of flowers brighten the porches. All herald the beginning of spring in the south! My card uses four Hello Bluebird stamp sets, Banner Buddies, Springtime, Spring Gatherings, and the sentiment from Spring Banner Script. A wreath loaded with springtime and Easter sweetness! Peeps, baskets, flowers, and eggs are all nested among fresh sprigs of spring green. Butterflies cannot stay away from the sweet smell of pink tipped blossoms ready to bloom. All my sweet petite images are colored with Copic markers. I cut out a circle to help place the images in the envisioned order. Once the wreath was finished, I flipped it over and adhered some adhesive mounting tape and then set it aside. I stamped the sentiment in the middle of the circle (which was my negative) and did some ink blending with scattered straw distress ink. With all the pieces finished I mounted it all on a scored 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 square panel. The panel is edged with a gold leaf pen, and is a finished 5 x 5 square card with lots of white space. A little Wink of Stella for some iridescent shine, and Nuvo Tonic white for flower centers. I hope you've enjoyed this card, and are inspired to create your own. As always, I am delighted to share a card with you. I'll see you soon with another springtime delight as we spend time in the garden. Until then, Come back. Sit a while. I think we're going to be friends.
