You'll have no trouble seeing where my inspiration came from - isn't he the tweetest? Twice a day, we feed a family of eight some very pricey live mealworms - they are very willing to pose for photos!
I digress... you came for a card, right? I'm happy to oblige - enter IB#159:
This little guy is a die set from PTI, and a very tweet gift from a friend!
I cut the main parts [body and wing] from Bristol paper, and water-colored him with Distress inks. A perch, and sentiment, from Altenew's Weekend Doodles, and splashes and splats to recreate the background from our IB159 photo.
Are you a bird watcher? If not, how about those flowers, or the colors? We'll love anything you send our way, as long as we can see how you were inspired! I'll bet my teamies have lots more ways to inspire you to play!
=] Michele
What a beautiful bluebird, Michele! He looks so pretty on that splattered background! We have bluebirds that come to our feeders.
ReplyDeleteOH yes, I love bluebirds too! The real ones, but this stamped fella looks so lovely surrounded by the pretty florals. And splatters! Love it. Have a happy day, Michele!
ReplyDeleteThe cover for the challenge right here!! Gorgeous card Michele and you nailed the inspiration to the last detail!
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW I love this little bird! We've had several bluebirds hanging around this winter...not sure what's going to happen in the spring...they'll be fighting over the boxes!! I REALLY love that background...you nailed it for sure!
ReplyDeleteYou captured this little fella dead on including the flowers. Of course, I'm not surprised since they visit you yearly to make their nests and those deliciously, expensive treats.
ReplyDeleteSoooo beautiful Michele!! I always love your 'family' photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely take on the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYes he sure looks like he is happy posing Michele and what a beautiful card. Pretty colours and colouring and loving those splats. Keep feeding those lucky birds with the mealworms x.
ReplyDeleteThat inspiration photo is just so beautiful. And your card is just perfect. Love birds and flowers so lots of inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteLove every pretty little thing about this, right down to the last splash and splat!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card mf...so glad you got your mojo back!!
ReplyDeleteI wish we could feed the birds in my area but there is such a big problem with rats coming in from the Conservation area right beside us.
Have a great wknd mf.
xx Karen
Fabulous card, Michele. Your sweet little bluebird makes me smile. I love that you feed them and I'll bet they give you lots of joy. This card is just wonderful in every way. Happy weekend, my talented friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow! Just Wow!!! This little guy is so gorgeous, he looks so real, like I could just reach out and touch him. I'm amazed at your watercoloring, especially watercoloring a bird! This card is gorgeous! I also love that you feed those pricey live mealworms to a family of eight. You sweetheart you! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. And lucky family of birds you have!!!! I have several bird stamps/dies ... just need to carve out some time!
ReplyDeleteThat background is simply stunning, such amazing splatters xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring, Michele! Your bluebird is so pretty and I love how you have him perched on the branch with your splattered background! As always, you've done a great job with the inspiration photo! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet little bluebird, Michele! I love it! He’s beautifully watercolored and the light gray snowy background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI’d be happy to pose for you if you feed me your homemade pie! :-)
Hideko xx
Eeek!! I love this! Beautifully done Michele and it couldn't be more representative of that photo. I'm supposed to be doing the bird watch today for the RSPB (counting how many and what type visit in 1 hour)but things got a little waylaid and then so many came at once my head was scrambled!
ReplyDeleteYou're right on the bird's beak, Michele! He's handsome and stately atop his pretty floral perch.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! He is definitely tweet :) !!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful splatter and such a sweet bird!
ReplyDeleteI am such a fan of your splashes and splats! Sweet perch for your lovely flyer!
ReplyDeleteThat background is AWE INSPIRING. I love your beautiful bird too!! GORGEOUS design!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like one who perches on your deck rail waiting for mealy worms, Michele.
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