Thursday, December 24, 2020

Bluejay Birthday

 I am in need of a masculine card and so for this design I chose to use digital images from Artsystamper. I thought the bird would be perfect for a guy whose birthday is in the winter months. And winter is upon us. We had a blizzard yesterday....not much snow but we sure had strong winds to blow around what little we did get. And, our highs are below zero today!


I used the pre-colored bluejay from the Artsystamper Snowbird stamp set. I also added a sentiment from the Artsystamper Artsy Sentiment set. I love that script writing. And, I used a layer of pattern paper from the Artsystamper Wintry Paper Pack 2-Distressed Blue Pine and Cone design. A little sponging of blue ink around the blue jay before getting all the layers together and adding some blue rhinestones completed the card. The solid light blue card stock is from Gina K. Designs.

I am entering this in the Artsystamper Challenge #30-Winter is Coming-Final Challenge. I just had to join in on the final one as I had enjoyed doing these challenges so much in the past. And, I learned a lot from Bev too with all her wonderful videos so I thank her from the bottom of my heart.

Well, take care and may you have a great Christmas and a wonderful new year.

God bless, Verna

17 comments:

Lisa Babitz said...

This is a great masculine, winter card. Love all the digital elements you used.

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is such a beautiful card, Verna! Love the blue Jay! Merry Christmas!

Dandi93 said...

Gorgeous Verna, We had 12 hours of rain yesterday until the temperature dropped and it turned to snow. So today we have a white Christmas here in TN. Merry Christmas

Donna Ellis said...

How incredibly beautiful, verna! Merry Christmas!

TK said...

Beautiful! Masculine in color and content but easily loved by everyone! Wonderful image and also that bg!

Dawn S. said...

What a wonderful masculine birthday card! We didn't have to worry about snow. It was 55 degrees and raining, here!

Greta said...

Gorgeous image & card--great for a winter BD!

Carol L said...

That is a beautiful masculine card with that wonderful bluejay! I love how you put this together! Thanks also for the beautiful card - it meant so much to me when I found it in our mailbox. Stay warm in those cold temperatures and I hope the feeling of a joyful Christmas lasts for a long time at your house!

Shona Erlenborn said...

This is so pretty Verna! Love the sponged background. Happy
Holidays to you!

Darlene said...

Oh Verna this is just GORGEOUS! I too love this Blue Jay and you've showcased him PERFECTLY!!! GREAT JOB! Hope you're having a wonderful & healthy holiday season! Certainly has been a holiday like no other! Big Hugs! Thanks so much for playing in our FINAL challenge at the Artsystamper Challenge Blog! Good Luck in the draw!

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Beverly said...

Hi Verna,
This card uses one of my favorite images. Thanks so much for joining in the last challenge at Artsystamper Digitals Challenge.
Hugs,
Beverly aka Artsystamper

Mac Mable said...

I hope you had a p[peaceful Christmas and that you are keeping well Verna? What a pretty 'Winter' birthday card x.

Barbara said...

I love this masculine winter scene on this card.

wannabcre8tive said...

A beautiful card. Great coloring. Happy New Year.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Love this bird and your coloring is awesome!

Karen Dunbrook said...

so beautiful and perfect for the occasion.
Happy New Year mf. I hope you are starting to feel better. It's been such a trying yr for you!
Stay well.
xx Karen

Leslie Miller said...

Beautiful and perfect, Verna! I've seen your weather on the news and it looks very chilly! Stay warm and safe. I'm wishing a happy and healthy new year to you!

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