A Green Bird Birthday Card

Hi ladies. Tonight I finsihes making another birthday card. This card was made using  the inspiration challenge from Pals Paper Arts. I wasn't sure that I would be able to do this challenge this week because I kept looking at the photo and just drew a blank. Finally, I saw something in the photo tha caught my eye and thought I would try it. I like how my card came out and I hope you do too.

Here is my card.

Yes, I used the bird punch from Stampin"UP! again. I *love* this punch and I have ceratinly gotten my money back with the amount of times I have used it.   

Here Is what I used to make my card.

All products are from Stampin'UP! The cardstock that I used is Whisper White, Old Olive and Basic Black. The stamps that I used are: Bella Toile background stamp and the sentiment is from the SAB catalog and it is called Vintage Labels. I used Old Olive and Basic Black ink. The punches that I used are: The extra large two step bird , the Eyelet border punch and the Photo corners punch. To make the wings on the bird I used DP from the SAb catalog .  I used a teeny tiny black dot from the eyelet Punch for the birds eye. The embellishments that I  used are: a silver clip from the Clip Assortments and I tied a black grosgrain ribbon to the clip. It was a quick and easy card to make.

Personal Ramblings.

I need t o keep this very short because it is 4 am and I need to get some sleep. Last night we had one heck of a storm here. Winds from 50-60 miles per hour. Rain that came down heavy for hours and hours. At one point I heard the crack of a tree and down it came. Thankfully it went in the opposite direction of our home. It was very scary. Lots of tree branches were being thrown against our house. Let me tell you , I did a lot of jumping! By midnight we lost our power and it did not come back on until 6 am. As soon as Wayne woke up we went outside to see the damage. Although minimal there are lots of trees that will have to be removed and  cut up andtree limbs to be thrown away. Our brook was at the land line and looked(still looks) like a small lake. All of this could have been worse so I am very grateful . Many,many roads in the state of NH were closed, I saw the power lines down when I went to the store today, pine needles all over the roads and lots of trees down. Over 350,000 people were without power since last night. Last I heard there are still 300,00o people who  are still without power.Yes, Wayne and I are very lucky indeed.

I hope that where ever you live that your weather is calm and that spring will be visiting you in just a few weeks. In the mean time make sure to stay warm, stay safe and Smile.:)

Comments

[Janet Van Rossen]

I am so glad that you and Wayne were not injured or that your house was damaged in the storms.

Best wishes

Janet

[Lynne Hurlburt]

Good Morning Mary: So glad you didn't have any damage with the storm. Looking out our back window right now is like a beautiful winter wonderland but I am sure it is quite cold brrrr
I love this bird punch, just got it this week as mine was on back order. It must have been really popular.Love your card. Have a great week-end. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne

[Linda Callahan]

Love that toile background stamp - this is beautiful! We had the storm as well and our SU regional was cancelled :( but our power stayed on :)

[Monika Davis]

Another pretty card Mary. Love that bird punch and the colors are great! TFS! Glad to hear you have power... we are running on a genarator.

[Peggy Maier]

Beautiful card, Mary! Hate to hear about that awful storm you experienced! It's so awful to lose trees. I hope your weather settles down & you can get out to walk again. We're having sunshine & it's supposed to be near 60 today, but the forecast is calling for more rain by Sunday! We're already waterlogged : )

[Gail R.]

Love the green card! I am so sorry about your weather. What a winter it has been! I am thankful that you and Wayne are okay and hope that power is restored to all very soon.

[Rochelle]

Love the clean look and the colors you used!

[Ann Schach]

I just received my Bella Toile stamp Thursday, and you have certainly inspired me to use it! You color combination and the use of the bird punch are perfect! This is one fantastic card! I am glad that you weathered the storm safely! Thanks for joining us @ PPA again this week! I always look forward to your creations!

[Sabrina aka okimom2girlz]

God sure put is loving arms of protection around you and Wayne!!! Very scary weather all around the world!! Mary, I absolutely love this card! The paper is beyond gorgeous and that bird punch....I MUST HAVE IT :D:D:D. Stay save my friend!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

[Joan B]

Glad you kept your electricity. I was thinking of you as I heard about the storm. The card is stunning. Yummy!!