Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Christmas bird

There are a couple of bird stamps that I reach out a lot.  For a Christmas card, this one from Close to My Heart To You and Yours stamp set is by far the most popular one.  I like to play coloring with it.  I usually color it with watercolor pencils, or sometimes just color pencils.  I have yet mastered coloring with markers, but I secretly play with them often to practice.

Today's card is based on the sketch from Mojo Monday:


I set my heart on making a Christmas card then I saw this requirement from Merry Monday:


So I added the bird to the sketch:


I like this card and I just had a lot of fun coloring the bird. 

I'm afraid it's time to treat my eyes again so I have to stop here.  Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!


9 comments:

  1. beautiful card, so glad you played along with us at Mojo Monday!

    enjoy *~*

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  2. Cardinals are such a pretty Xmas bird. Love your card.

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  3. Very pretty card and great coloring of the bird.

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  4. Such a pretty cardinal with holly. And, your banner is so pretty in those stripes.

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  5. Beautiful card...I love cardinals, your coloring is wonderful! What a great sentiment too.

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  6. The pretty bird is a perfect fit for this card, Joyce! Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday!

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  7. So pretty! Love your bird, pretty papers and the sentiment! Well done, Joyce! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)

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  8. Gorgeous card, Joyce! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  9. Lovely card Joyce. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week.

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